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Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Result – 66th Match

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66th Match • Indian Premier League

Punjab Kings cricket team logo
PBKS
187/5 (20)
Rajasthan Royals cricket team logo
RR
189/6 (19.4)
Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets
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Player of the match: Devdutt Padikkal

19.4
6
Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, Six
19.3
1
Rahul Chahar to Trent Boult, 1 run
19.2
1
Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run
19.1
2
Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, 2 runs
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Trent Boult 0 (1)
Dhruv Jurel 1 (1)
RR 179/6
Sam Curran 4-1-46-0
18.6
0
Sam Curran to Trent Boult, no run
18.5
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Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Out! Caught by Shikhar Dhawan
18.4
4
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
18.3
1
Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run
18.2
1
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
18.1
4
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Riyan Parag 20 (12)
Shimron Hetmyer 37 (24)
RR 169/5
Kagiso Rabada 4-2-40-0
17.6
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Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Out! Caught by A Taide
17.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, no run
17.4
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Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, no run
17.4
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Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, 1 wide
17.3
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Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, no run
17.2
6
Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Six
17.1
6
Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Six
17.1
1N
Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, 1 no ball
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 37 (24)
Riyan Parag 8 (5)
RR 155/4
Sam Curran 3-0-36-0
16.6
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Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run
16.5
0
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run
16.4
1
Sam Curran to Riyan Parag, 1 run
16.3
1
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run
16.2
0
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run
16.1
4
Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Riyan Parag 7 (4)
Shimron Hetmyer 32 (19)
RR 149/4
Arshdeep Singh 4-1-40-0

Match Summary

Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals met in 66th Match of Indian Premier League, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.4: Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, Six | 18.5: Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Out! Caught by Shikhar Dhawan | 18.4: Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Out! Caught by Shikhar Dhawan. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.4: Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, Six
  • 18.5: Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Out! Caught by Shikhar Dhawan
  • 18.4: Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
  • 18.1: Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four
  • 17.6: Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Out! Caught by A Taide
  • 17.2: Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Six
  • 17.1: Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Six
  • 16.1: Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Out! Caught by Shikhar Dhawan. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

19.4 6 Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, Six

19.3 1 Rahul Chahar to Trent Boult, 1 run

19.2 1 Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run

19.1 2 Rahul Chahar to Dhruv Jurel, 2 runs

End of over 19 (10 runs)
Trent Boult 0 (1)
Dhruv Jurel 1 (1)
RR 179/6
Sam Curran 4-1-46-0

18.6 0 Sam Curran to Trent Boult, no run

18.5 W Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Out! Caught by Shikhar Dhawan

18.4 4 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

18.3 1 Sam Curran to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run

18.2 1 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

18.1 4 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

End of over 18 (14 runs)
Riyan Parag 20 (12)
Shimron Hetmyer 37 (24)
RR 169/5
Kagiso Rabada 4-2-40-0

17.6 W Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Out! Caught by A Taide

17.5 0 Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, no run

17.4 0 Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, no run

17.4 Wd Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, 1 wide

17.3 0 Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, no run

17.2 6 Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Six

17.1 6 Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, Six

17.1 1N Kagiso Rabada to Riyan Parag, 1 no ball

End of over 17 (6 runs)
Shimron Hetmyer 37 (24)
Riyan Parag 8 (5)
RR 155/4
Sam Curran 3-0-36-0

16.6 0 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

16.5 0 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

16.4 1 Sam Curran to Riyan Parag, 1 run

16.3 1 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run

16.2 0 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, no run

16.1 4 Sam Curran to Shimron Hetmyer, Four

End of over 16 (8 runs)
Riyan Parag 7 (4)
Shimron Hetmyer 32 (19)
RR 149/4
Arshdeep Singh 4-1-40-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 66th Match match?
Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets.

What is the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 66th Match?
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals is the 66th Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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