What an incredible match cricket fans witnessed on Sunday night. The match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) gave a nail-biting finish to the spectators and showed things that were thought to be impossible previously.
Rajasthan Royals(RR) chased down 224 for victory against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), pulling off the highest successful run chase in the tournament's history.
When Kings XI Punjab scored a daunting 223/2 in their 20 overs, everyone thought it would be difficult for RR to chase down the huge target. But Steve Smith (50) and Sanju Samson (85) played aggressive innings and kept the scoreboard running.
The team scored 100 in the 9th over, but Smith departed soon after. When Sanju Samson's wicket fell in the 17th over, it seemed the game was lost for RR.
But Rahul Tewatia (53) smashed five sixes in Sheldon Cottrell over and turned the match in favour of Rajasthan. With a brilliant knock from Rahul Tewatia, RR clinched the match in a dramatic last over with four wickets and three balls left.
Rajasthan Royals(RR) chased down 224 for victory against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), pulling off the highest successful run chase in the tournament's history.
When Kings XI Punjab scored a daunting 223/2 in their 20 overs, everyone thought it would be difficult for RR to chase down the huge target. But Steve Smith (50) and Sanju Samson (85) played aggressive innings and kept the scoreboard running.
The team scored 100 in the 9th over, but Smith departed soon after. When Sanju Samson's wicket fell in the 17th over, it seemed the game was lost for RR.
But Rahul Tewatia (53) smashed five sixes in Sheldon Cottrell over and turned the match in favour of Rajasthan. With a brilliant knock from Rahul Tewatia, RR clinched the match in a dramatic last over with four wickets and three balls left.