RR vs PBKS Match 59 Results

2:22 PM IST Well then, Punjab Kings delivered a statement win in Jaipur, strengthening their playoff bid by matching RCB in points but securing second place thanks to a superior net run rate. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have endured a forgettable campaign. With their last two games set in Jaipur, PBKS will next lock horns with Delhi Capitals on May 24, Saturday, while RR will head to Chennai for their last game of the season, to take on their fellow eliminated side, CSK, on May 20, Tuesday. But the IPL thrill continues as it’s a Super Sunday double-header! The evening showdown between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans has already commenced, with DC invited to bat first. You can switch tabs to catch all the live action. From this match center, it's goodbye! Cheers, take care!

2:22 PM IST Harpreet Brar is adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his exceptional bowling figures. He begins by saying that he is feeling really great and wants to dedicate this award to his wife, as this is his first POTM award after getting married. Adds that Ricky Ponting has motivated him to work on a lot of things. Says his plans were clear as he knew the batters would try to attack him. Points that the way the wicket was behaving, and the way RR were batting, his plans were not to provide easy boundary balls. Further tells that he has been working with Sunil Joshi for a few years now and he has taught him a lot. On being the second spinner behind Yuzvendra Chahal, he says when Yuzi came in the side, he felt a lot easier to bowl in tandem with him. Concludes by saying that cricket is a funny game and says he knew he would grab the opportunity whenever he got the chance to prove himself.

2:22 PM IST The captain of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer, is up for a chat. Iyer cited a finger issue as the reason for not taking the field, stating that he was unsure what happened and needed to get it checked. Despite his absence, he had emphasized the importance of maintaining strong body language. Iyer expressed pride in his team's performance, highlighting their consistent approach and positive mindset. He commended their brilliant attitude, especially after a break, noting that they had gone out with the intention to win. Reflecting on the game, Iyer mentioned that the spinners might be challenging to get away from in future matches, which was a valuable learning experience. He also emphasized that his team has the ability to change the game from any situation.

2:22 PM IST It is time for the Presentation Ceremony...

1:58 PM IST Marco Jansen of Punjab Kings is up for a chat now. He first hands over the Orange Cap to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who just went past the 500-run mark with a quickfire fifty. He begins by saying that the ball was flying everywhere and adds that it was just about staying in the game. Says the talk was about getting two or three or four overs right, which would bring their run rate down. Admits that they executed their plans really well and finished off in the backend. On his conversations with Arshdeep Singh, Jansen says that he went with Singh's option which worked well for them. Says the body feels good and a small break helped in terms of mental things. Concludes by saying that whenever the team needed him, he has tried to stick up like everyone's doing.