Did the two teams read the pitch differently?
Wasim Jaffer and Mark Boucher look back at Rajasthan Royals' victory over Punjab Kings
05/04Result
18th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Mohali, Apr 5 2025
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
155/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
05/04Result
18th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Mohali, Apr 5 2025
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
155/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
'Wadhera a winner who wants to be in the tough situations'
Wasim Jaffer and Mark Boucher on the batter's coming of age performances in the Punjab Kings jersey
Boucher: Archer's pace and rhythm show he's back
Mark Boucher on the pacer's fiery opening spell that set up Rajasthan Royals' win
What contained Jaiswal to score a 40-ball fifty?
Wasim Jaffer and Mark Boucher on whether the batter looked back to his best
Powerplay Conversations - How can Rajasthan navigate the first 6 overs?
Wasim Jaffer and Mark Boucher on the challenge for the Rajasthan openers
Jaffer: Jaiswal's move from Mumbai to Goa 'shocking'
"You don't leave Mumbai at this age", Jaffer says
Why is Hetmyer batting so low down the order?
Wasim Jaffer and Mark Boucher on why Hasaranga has batted above Hetmyer at times
Boucher: Punjab middle order might be the strongest in IPL 2025
"Shreyas Iyer is playing some unbelievable cricket, leading from the front," he adds
Boucher: Jaiswal almost seems to be missing Buttler
Sanjay Bangar says the opener might do well to play normal cricketing shots for the first 10 balls at the crease
Match Coverage
All Match NewsJaiswal still 'trying too hard, too early', says Jaffer
Jaiswal should have tried to bat on, says Mark Boucher, because he got out at "the tipping edge of a significant knock"
Sandeep: To be in the XI, 'you have to bring something to the table'
The Rajasthan Royals seamer has added the cross-seam length ball into the pitch and the wide yorker to his arsenal, and it's working for him
IPL 2025 Orange Cap and Purple Cap leaderboards - Starc back in second spot
There was one significant change after Saturday's double-header even though the leaders remain the same
Jaiswal, Parag, and cameos from Hetmyer and Jurel lead RR to 205
It was the first time that a 200-plus total was scored in an IPL match in Mullanpur
Punjab Kings opt to bowl in first home game; Samson returns as Royals captain
RR made one change from their previous game, with Yudhvir Singh coming into their pace attack in place of Tushar Deshpande, who was out with a niggle
