Mohali, Punjab – In a commanding performance, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 50 runs at the Mullanpur Stadium on Saturday, marking Punjab’s first loss of the season and showcasing RR’s resurgence in IPL 2025. Led by Sanju Samson, Rajasthan produced an all-round display to secure a dominant win away from home.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Powers RR to 205
Winning the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first, but Rajasthan Royals capitalized on the decision with an aggressive batting display. Yashasvi Jaiswal was in scintillating form, scoring 67 runs off 45 balls, including 3 fours and 5 sixes. Skipper Sanju Samson added a valuable 38 runs, and Riyan Parag played a blazing unbeaten knock of 43, supported by Dhruv Jurel’s 13 in the final overs.
Rajasthan posted a formidable 205/5 in 20 overs, putting the Punjab Kings under immense scoreboard pressure.
Punjab Collapse Despite Vadehra-Maxwell Fightback
Chasing 206, Punjab Kings’ innings faltered early, with Jofra Archer striking in the very first over to dismiss Priyans Arya. He then removed Shreyas Iyer in his next over, plunging PBKS into trouble. The wickets kept falling, with Prabhsimran Singh and Marcus Stoinis offering little resistance.
A brief revival came through Nehal Vadehra (62) and Glenn Maxwell (30), who stitched an 88-run partnership, raising Punjab’s hopes. However, both fell shortly after the 15th over, triggering a collapse. Punjab managed only 155 runs in 20 overs, falling short by a significant margin.
RR Bowlers Shine in a United Effort
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Jofra Archer was the standout performer with 3 wickets
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Sandeep Sharma and Maheesh Theekshana took 2 wickets each
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Wanindu Hasaranga and Kumar Kartikeya claimed one wicket each
Rajasthan’s bowlers maintained consistent pressure, combining pace and spin to dismantle Punjab’s batting order.
Sanju Samson Breaks Shane Warne’s Captaincy Record
With this victory, Sanju Samson etched his name in the franchise’s history by becoming the most successful captain in Rajasthan Royals’ IPL history. He surpassed the legendary Shane Warne, who had 31 wins in 55 matches. Samson now has 32 wins in 62 matches as captain, making him the winningest skipper in RR’s IPL journey.
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