GUWAHATI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the ongoing IPL after they lost to Punjab Kings by five wickets in a low-scoring match at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, May 15.
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A second-place finish now looks challenging for RR with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings close behind.
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Guwahati boy Riyan Parag top-scored for RR with 48, but his valiant effort went in vain.
PBKS bowlers Harshal Patel, Sam Curran, and Rahul Chahar snared 2 wickets apiece.
After RR folded up for 144/9, Sam Curran led the PBKS charge with a starring 63 to post 145/5 with seven balls to spare to win the match.
There were a few changes in both sides with Tom Kohler-Cadmore coming in for Jos Buttler while Donovan Ferreira was used as a Impact substitute by RR. For Punjab, Nathan Ellis replaced Kagiso Rabada and Harpreet Brar also made a comeback.
