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Match Preview: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2024, Match 70: Match 70 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see Rajasthan Royals (RR) face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, on May 19, starting at 07:30 PM IST.
Rajasthan Royals find themselves in a promising position, having contested 12 matches and sit second on the points table with a commendable tally of 16 points. Conversely, Punjab Kings, despite participating in the same number of matches, languish at the 10th spot with a mere eight points. In their recent encounter against Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals suffered a setback, resulting in a loss. Notably, Riyan Parag emerged as the top fantasy player for Rajasthan Royals, amassing 72 fantasy points.
Rajasthan Royals have played 12 matches and are ranked second on the points table with 16 points, while Punjab Kings have also played 12 matches but are ranked 10th on the table with eight points. In their last match in the series, Rajasthan Royals lost by five wickets against Chennai Super Kings. The top fantasy player for Rajasthan Royals was Riyan Parag who scored 72 fantasy points. Punjab Kings faced a 60-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last match in the series. The top fantasy player for Punjab Kings was Rilee Rossouw who scored 102 fantasy points.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson wants his team to accept "failures" and urged individuals to raise their hand and display brilliance as the business end of the IPL starts next week. Despite four defeats on trot, Royals, courtesy their superb show during first half of the tourney are on 16 points and through to the play-offs once Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. "To be very honest, we have to sit back and accept that we are going through some failures," Samson told at post-match presentation ceremony after losing to Punjab Kings by five wickets.
As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson found a spot each, thanks to their exemplary performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. While both are in the 15-man roster for the global event, only one of them will make the cut for the playing XI for the sole spot behind the stumps. When Gautam Gambhir, current Kolkata Knight Riders mentor, was asked about his preference, he had a clear take.
RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Highlights: Sam Curran starred as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in their IPL 2024 game in Guwahati on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 145 on a tricky surface at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, PBKS reached home in 18.5 overs, thanks to Curran's unbeaten 63 off 41. Avesh Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal picked two wickets apiece but failed to win the game for their side. Earlier, Riyan Parag's fighting knock of 48 off 34 steered RR to 144 for 9 in 20 overs after the side opted to bat first. For PBKS, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar and Harshal Patel all picked two wickets each. (Scorecard | IPL 2024 Points Table)
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey on Sunday felt that the decision to give Ravindra Jadeja out for obstructing the field could have gone either way. Jadeja became the third batter in IPL history to be adjudged out for obstructing the field after a miscommunication with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad during their chase against Rajasthan Royals. As Jadeja refused to go for a second run though the all-rounder was halfway down the pitch, the third man hurled the ball to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, who aimed the ball at the bowler's end. The throw hit Jadeja, RR appealed, and the third umpire was convinced that Jadeja knew in which direction the ball was heading.
Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed 'obstructing the field' during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals on Monday. During the 16th over of CSK's run chase, Jadeja guided a delivery from Avesh Khan to third-man and completed one run comfortably. The all-rounder turned and was half-way down the pitch for another run when Ruturaj Gaikwad asked him to turn back. Sanju Samson received the throw from the fielder and as he threw the ball towards the stumps on the non-striker's end, it hit Jadeja who was frantically trying to make his way back to the crease. The on-fielders umpires opted for a review and the third umpire decided that Jadeja deliberately changed his direction while running and decided to rule in RR's favour. The CSK crowd was left stunned by the decision and the reaction of Sakshi Dhoni - MS Dhoni's wife - has already gone viral on social media.