The IPL 2024 went one more step closer. The 65th match of the league has seen a clash between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings lock horns at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After an amazing display in the tournament, Rajasthan has already qualified for the playoffs. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have no hope for the playoffs. As the match was intense, the Guwahati crowd witnessed some incredible performances which impacted the Orange Cap table.
Rajasthan’s Shaky Batting Display:
In the 65th match, Rajasthan Royals faced Punjab Kings at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. After winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson opted to bat first. While batting first, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed on 4 runs. After that, Tom Kohler-Cadmore scored 18 runs in 23 balls. Skipper Sanju Samson scored 18 runs and walked away.
When Rajasthan was under pressure, Riyan Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin held the innings. On that crucial point, Riyan Parag played an innings of 48 runs in 34 balls. Ashwin scored 28 runs in 19 balls. After that, their batting lineup was shattered. Trent Boult added 12 runs in the end. In 20 overs, they scored 144 runs.
Punjab’s Exceptional Batting Display:
While batting in the second innings, Punjab Kings faced a setback in the beginning. Prabhsimran Singh was dismissed early. After that, Jonny Bairstow scored 14 runs in 22 balls. Rilee Rossow played an impactful innings of 22 runs in 13 balls. But among all, Punjab Kings skipper Sam Curran played a crucial innings. He remained unbeaten on 63 runs in 41 balls. Ashutosh Sharma played an unbeaten knock of 17 runs in 11 balls. With that, they register an incredible win of 5 wickets.
The Orange Cap Scenario:
| Batter | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 661 | 13 | 113 | 66.1 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 583 | 13 | 108 | 58.3 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 533 | 11 | 102 | 53.3 |
| Riyan Parag | RR | 531 | 13 | 84 | 59.00 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 527 | 12 | 103 | 47.91 |
| Sanju Samson | RR | 504 | 13 | 86 | 56.00 |
| KL Rahul | LSG | 465 | 13 | 82 | 35.77 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 461 | 12 | 109 | 41.91 |
| Rishabh Pant | DC | 446 | 13 | 88 | 40.55 |
| Philip Salt | KKR | 435 | 12 | 89 | 39.55 |
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