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, target 206)
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, target 206)
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 NewsArcher, Sandeep and batters' fire hand PBKS first loss
It looked like an ideal game for Royals; first posting a 200-plus total and then almost all their bowlers combining for a comprehensive win
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
High-flying Punjab Kings hope to set home record straight
Sanju Samson will take back captaincy of Rajasthan Royals after being cleared to keep wicket
Samson: 'When Jaiswal performs, he'll be winning games for us'
The home advantage debate: "You just have to play smarter and score one run more from the opponent," Samson says
