Live report: Curran and the bowlers restrict RR to their fourth straight defeat over PBKS

A cricketer’s form could be a fickle companion in T20 cricket. This saying became true to what happened in the latest match of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Wins turned into defeats

For your preview, RR was tasting one after another four consecutive victories in IPL. But now the team is stuck on a four-match losing streak. And, this downturn greatly affected their prospects of ensuring a coveted top-two finish in the tournament. Well, every time, they reach the semifinals eventually.

The talk of the town has become the recent defeat of RR that was seen in Guwahati. RR confronted a tough PBKS side led by the fiery cricketer, Sam Curran. The PBKS bowlers, including Curran, claimed 2 for 31 and confined RR to a humble total of 144 runs.

Punjab Kings prevailed

Despite their early struggles, PBKS eventually beat the opponent during the chase. Curran showed a stellar performance with his bat smashing an unbeaten 63 runs. This outstanding innings drove PBKS to a satisfied victory where seven balls and five wickets were to spare.

Emergence of local talent

Riyan Parag caught everyone’s attention while playing for RR. Being a local talent he contributed a crucial 48 runs that were exactly one-third of his team's total score. However, Parag's drudgeries were overpowered by Curran's all-around heroics. Well, the day was bittersweet for the young cricketer.