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The 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024<\/strong> saw a thrilling clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong> and Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong> on Saturday. The exciting game, which went down to the wire at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, witnessed the Royals securing a victory by 3 wickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Punjab Kings, electing to bat first after losing skipper Shikhar Dhawan<\/strong><\/a> to a niggle, could only manage a modest 147 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Jitesh Sharma<\/strong> (29) and Ashutosh Sharma<\/strong> (31) provided some late impetus with their aggressive batting, but the lack of significant contributions from other batters restricted the total. Yuzvendra Chahal<\/strong> (1\/31) and Keshav Maharaj<\/strong> (2\/23) were the pick of the Rajasthan Royals bowlers, picking up crucial wickets at regular intervals.<\/p>\n In reply, Rajasthan Royals started confidently with Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong> (39) anchoring the innings. However, wickets fell consistently throughout the chase, putting pressure on the Royals\u2019 middle order. Shimron Hetmyer<\/strong>\u2018s explosive knock of 27 runs off just 10 balls, including three sixes, proved crucial in keeping the chase alive. With 10 runs required in the last over, Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> bowled a few precise yorkers, but Hetmyer remained composed and secured the win for his team with a pair of sixes.<\/p>\n Kagiso Rabada<\/strong> (2\/18) and Sam Curran<\/strong> (2\/25) were impressive with the ball for Punjab Kings, while Arshdeep (1\/45) picked up an early wicket. But it wasn\u2019t enough as RR managed to clinch a thrilling win.<\/p>\n He will celebrate his team, he will win the game for his team. He is Shimron Hetmyer. \ud83d\udc97<\/p>\n \u2014 Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bowlers to concede 40+ runs in a match most times in last 2 IPL seasons: <\/p>\n 9 \u2013 Deshpande 3 of these play for PBKS #PBKSvsRR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We fought till the end but it wasn’t enough. \ud83d\udc94#SaddaPunjab<\/a> #PunjabKings<\/a> #JazbaHaiPunjabi<\/a> #TATAIPL2024<\/a> #PBKSvRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AVvUWCGybR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shimron Hetmyer has become pretty good at this finishing role.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 PBKS won in last over vs DC. PBKS matches are the most entertaining games in IPL 2024. pic.twitter.com\/JMRAKfA5RA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n SHIMRON HETMYER, THE HERO. \u2b50<\/p>\n RR needed 10 in 6 balls \u2013 0,0,6,2,6 to win it for Rajasthan. 27* (10) with 1 four and 3 sixes \u2013 the finisher Hetmyer era. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/yE4zawRS0A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THE SAVIOUR HETMYER \ud83d\ude4f \u2014 Priyansh #RR (@bhhupendrajogi) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What is it about RR vs PBKS!!<\/p>\n A Shimron Hetmyer special \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n \u2014 Jake Lush McCrum (@JakeLushMcCrum) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n SHIMRON HETMYER \u2013 THE FINISHER. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n He smashed 27*(10) and won the match with a SIX \u2013 Take a bow, Shimron Hetmyer. \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/oBNrF04kBB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For his explosive finish with the bat, Shimron Hetmyer wins the Player of the Match Award in tonight\u2019s thrilling contest \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/OBQBB75GgU<\/a>#TATAIPL<\/a> | #PBKSvRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8mlMvR0TWU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImTanujSingh\/status\/1779208017118183843<\/a><\/p>\nPunjab Kings set below-par total<\/h2>\n
Royals chase ends in drama<\/h2>\n
Also WATCH: Sanju Samson mirrors MS Dhoni with a stunning run-out to dismiss Liam Livingstone during PBKS vs RR clash | IPL 2024<\/a><\/h3>\n
Here is how Twitter reacted:<\/h2>\n
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8 \u2013 Harshal
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\u2013 PBKS lost in last over vs SRH.
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