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In the 18th match of IPL 2025<\/strong><\/a>, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 5, fans were treated to an electrifying contest between the Rajasthan Royals<\/strong> (RR) <\/strong>and Punjab Kings (PBKS)<\/strong>. After winning the toss, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer<\/strong> elected to bowl first, likely expecting early assistance under the evening lights. But what unfolded was a batting masterclass from the Royals\u2014led by Sanju Samson<\/strong>\u2014followed by a disciplined bowling effort that sealed a commanding 50-run victory.<\/p>\n Rajasthan Royals started their innings with calculated aggression, notching up 53 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. The opening duo of Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong> looked in sublime touch. Jaiswal, in particular, oozed confidence as he dismantled PBKS\u2019 pace attack with an array of powerful strokes. He brought up his half-century off 40 balls, showcasing his flair with 3 fours and 5 towering sixes.<\/p>\n Jaiswal\u2019s innings of 67 off 45 deliveries was laced with elegance and authority. Whether it was lofting Marco Jansen<\/strong> over long-off or pulling Lockie Ferguson<\/strong> into the stands, he seemed to be batting on a different surface. His partnership of 89 with skipper Samson set the foundation for a mammoth total. Although Jaiswal fell to Ferguson in the 14th over, but damage had already been done.<\/p>\n After the dismissals of Samson (38 off 26) and Nitish Rana<\/strong> (12 off 7), it was time for the Royals\u2019 middle order to take the reins. Riyan Parag<\/strong> played a blinder, smashing 43* off just 25 balls, peppered with 3 fours and 3 sixes. Shimron Hetmyer<\/strong> and Dhruv Jurel<\/strong> added quick runs at the death, pushing the Royals to a daunting 205\/4 at the end of their 20 overs.<\/p>\n Despite decent spells from Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> (1\/35) and Ferguson (2\/37), the PBKS bowlers lacked the control to contain RR\u2019s late onslaught. Marcus Stoinis<\/strong> was the most expensive, conceding 48 from his four overs without a wicket.<\/p>\n Chasing a stiff target of 206, PBKS never really found their footing. Jofra Archer<\/strong> struck in the very first ball, sending back debutant Priyansh Arya<\/strong> for a golden duck. Archer continued his destructive spell, claiming the wickets of captain Iyer and later Arshdeep, ending with impressive figures of 3\/25, which earned him the Player of the Match award.<\/p>\n The top order crumbled under pressure, reduced to 43\/4 inside the first seven overs. Just when the chase looked completely derailed, Nehal Wadhera<\/strong> stepped up with a spirited knock of 62 off 41. He batted with composure and aggression, hitting 4 boundaries and 3 sixes to keep Punjab\u2019s faint hopes alive.<\/p>\n Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell<\/strong> (30 off 21) stitched together a 50-run partnership, briefly reviving the innings. However, Maheesh Theekshana<\/strong> and Wanindu Hasaranga<\/strong> ensured there was no miracle, chipping away at the middle and lower order with timely breakthroughs.<\/p>\n RR\u2019s bowling unit was spot on with their lines and lengths. Sandeep Sharma<\/strong><\/a> was exceptional with the new ball and at the death, picking 2\/21 in his quota. Theekshana (2\/26) and Hasaranga (1\/36) kept things tight in the middle overs, not allowing PBKS to build any momentum. With wickets falling regularly and dot balls piling up, Punjab eventually finished at 155\/9\u2014falling short by a massive 50 runs.<\/p>\n WELL PLAYED, YASHASVI JAISWAL..!!!<\/p>\n \u2013 67 runs from 45 balls, vital for the confidence leading into the backend of the tournament \u26a1 pic.twitter.com\/6JuVvPAlin<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bhabhi ‘ Maddie Hamilton ‘ is happy seeing jaiswal smashing bowlers\u2026\u2026..mmm#yashasvi<\/a> #jaiswal<\/a> #rrvspk<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2Ln2zM0UBK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shikhar Das (@Astro__Sunita) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Yashasvi Jaiswal is back baby \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\u2764\ufe0f#PBKSvRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bXp8KRiJOA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chai_Sutta (@Chai_SuttaGuy) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Either low score or test knock <\/p>\n Nothing in between for selfish yashasvi jaiswal pic.twitter.com\/G2B6aZsPlJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\ude3f\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude60\ud835\ude68\ud835\ude5d (@screwgauge77) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/p>\n First 40 balls\ud83d\ude2d After 40 balls \ud83e\udd75 pic.twitter.com\/pvaox5icTO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Robert (@B3tt3rCallSa7L) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A GENERATIONAL TALENT \u2014 Anurag Singh (@enoughsamm) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 67 (45) Vs PBKS.<\/p>\n A good knock by Jaiswal. \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/UL0PvEMtsJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We All are Waiting For The Comeback of Yashasvi \u2014 Crictale_Yash (@FeelTuner84754) April 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fraud? \u2014 SG\u2077\u2077_YBJ\u2076\u2074 (@JYajashvi) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A splendid win for the Royals \ud83d\udcaa#PBKSvsRR<\/a> #IPL2025<\/a> \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nPowerplay punch and Yashasvi Jaiswal\u2019s onslaught against PBKS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Middle order mayhem by Riyan Parag and \u00a0Dhruv Jurel\u2019s finish<\/strong><\/h2>\n
PBKS\u2019s faltering chase: Early collapse and lone warrior<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bowling brilliance seals the deal for RR<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Also WATCH: Jofra Archer castles Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer with fiery pace in PBKS vs RR clash<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here\u2019s how fan\u2019s reacted:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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GOING TO RULE THIS DECADE\ud83d\udd25|| REMEMBER THE NAME YASHASVI JAISWAL \ud83d\udd2b pic.twitter.com\/6XQixiLlLW<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Jaiswal in IPL 2025 \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83e\ude79\u2728#YashasviJaiswal<\/a> #Jaiswal<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #IPL2025<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9xAcUE5b2r<\/a><\/p>\n\n
They really said that?
Yashasvi Jaiswal just dropped a 67 off 43 masterclass \u2014 3 fours, 5 sixes \ud83d\udca5
Shut the noise.
The guy never left \u2014 he was just loading. \ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udd25
He\u2019ll keep hitting.\ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc97#SRHvsRR<\/a> #YashasviJaiswal<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AcelaYvL6f<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Scorecard \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/XIyXAKDVpW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dxWRlKwnaB<\/a><\/p>\nAlso <\/strong>WATCH:\u00a0Sanju Samson goes livid after losing his wicket to Lockie Ferguson during PBKS vs RR game in IPL 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n