IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR Match Highlights: Cool As Cucumber Hetmyer Wins An IPL Classic Vs PBKS

PBKS vs RR: That's all folks! 🌙

Another stunning evening comes to an even more stunning conclusion. RR has got to the winning ways after bagging a defeat against GT. PBKS, on the other hand, will need to do a lot more to get back on this league.

However, there is a long way to go in the IPL 2024. 

And with that we bring an end to today's live blog. This is your host, Anurag Dasgupta signing off. Don't forget to join us tomorrow for a double-header Sunday with KKR vs LSG and MI vs CSK lined up for tommorrow!

Until then, goodnight my friends! 

PBKS vs RR: Hetmyer on his match-winning cameo

Hetmyer played a brilliant hand 27 off 10 (AP Photo)

"I practice hard. I try to back myself for batting in these situations in the nets. I try as much as possible in the nets. I try my best to hit sixes. Sometimes, it comes off; sometimes, you can't. Happy to pull off a victory for my team tonight.

Being away from family is the only way you can keep yourself upbeat, by just enjoying every moment and doing everything you need to. I am waiting for my wife to come; she will do it (chuckles on asking about dying the hair pink)."

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Remember the name!

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Hetmyer has done it for RR!

What a game, what a team, what a league! This is breath-taking cricket and Hetmyer has pulled off a Rabit from his hat. The game was gone, Hetmyer pulled it back. What a champion player he is.

RR started the chase on a positive note, but once Jaiswal departed, the chase got derailed. Parag, Samson all fell in quick succesions. But when the hope was gone, Hetmyer stood tall and delivered when it mattered the most. He remained unbeaten on 27 off 10. RR win by 3 wickets.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Game is not over till Hetmyer says so

He delivers an under pressure six to release some pressure. RR need 4 off 3.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Game not for the faint-hearted 😰

Back to back dot deliveries. Pressure now on RR to deliver. They need 14 off 4.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Curran, you beauty!!

This game is living up to its expectations. First Powell and then Keshav Maharaj. This is El Clasico, this is cricket, this is IPL. RR need 10 off 6

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Curran has the last laugh 😉

Curran couldn't get Hetmyer, but has got his teammate, Rovman Powell. But has the damage been already done by the West Indian duo? RR need 11 off 8.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: It's getting close and close 👀

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Hetmyer, cool as a cucumber!

A big pressure releasing boundary in the context of the game. RR need 26 off 13. And just when I type, he has struck a massive, massive six under HUGGGGGEEE pressure. Take a bow, Hety! RR need 20 off 12.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: El Clasico is living up its name 😎

Harshal gets another one and RR have crumbled under pressure once again. There is something about this rivalry that brings the best out of both the teams. Jurel miscues the pull off Harshal Patel and finds the fielder at deep mid. RR need 31 off 15.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: PBKS have somehow crawled back in the game 👀

Tension is rising, this game is not for the faint-hearted. There was an appeal for caught behind and the umpire raised his finger. Jurel reviews it and it proves to be a masterstroke. No nick and he survives.....

PBKS vs RR Live Score: That goes high, that goes straight to fielder

Is that the final nail in coffin for Rajasthan? The man in form, the half-centurion from the last match, Riyan Parag departs for 23. RR still need 35 off 20 balls. Game on 💪🏻

RR- 113-4 (16.4)

PBKS vs RR Live Score: The moment Rabada trapped the biggest scalp 🫣

RR - 105-3 (16.1)

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Jaiswal dejected after his wicket

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Gone, Samson is a goner 😰

The commentators curse strikes! Just when everything looked fine in the run-chase, Rabada brings some spice into it. He gets the biggest wicket of them all, Samson departs. Rabada traps him on the front leg and despite the RR skipper taking a review, the decision was not overruled. 

RR - 90/3 (14)

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Is there a twist remaining for PBKS?

They have got the prized scalp of Jaiswal, but the target is so small that the Sam Curran lead side have to take wickets at regular intervals. Another wicket and things could get spicy

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Watch Kotian's dismissal 😪

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Rabada Gets Jaiswal 😱

Huge, huge moment in the match. Jaiswal was looking in ominous touch, but Rabada finally traps the big fish. The southpaw miscues a heave and gets caught at third man. Is there a twist in the tale?

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Mullanpur has gone silent 🤫

This was supposed to be the 'Real El Clasico' as dubbed by the fans. The two teams have often produced thrilling contest, but this is a proper snooze-fest. No run scoring, just some defensive batting on display.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: In case you missed it 😉

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Scratchy start for RR openers!

It was expected that Jaiswal will lit the stadium, but so far, he has looked out of touch. The two openers have only scored 16 runs in the opening three overs.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Let the chase begin!

Impact player, Yashasvi Jaiswal comes in for Kuldeep Sen. Tanush Kotian to open in the absence of Buttler 

PBKS vs RR Live Score: PBKS innings comes to an end 👀

If not for Ashutosh Sharma's 16-ball 31, PBKS would have been staring at a humiliating defeat. However, his assault has made sure that the Punjab side reach a respectable 147/8, still being short of the par score.

The PBKS team kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and were never really in the contest till Ashutosh arrived. He took on the RR attack with ease and helped them to a decent total. But will it be enough against an in-form RR batting unit?

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Watch Samson's sharp keeping skills

PBKS vs RR Live Score: What have you done, Samson? 🫣

Ashutosh Sharma miscues a heave in the air as the ball went million miles in the air. For no reason, Samson runs like a sprinter towards the square leg region and drops a catch while diving towards the ball. Interestingly there were fielders in that region, but Samson decided to take it himself and fails miserably....

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Wow, Samson does an MS Dhoni special 👀

Samson just produced a moment of magic to run-out Livingstone. The RR skipper received a wayward throw from the deep, but Samson does well to flip it back to the stumps, while Livingstone was out at the crease, trying to steal a second run. This is a massive wicket. Livingstone could have added 20 extra runs. for PBKS.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Avesh Khan grabs another wicket!

Just when a partnership was brewing up, Avesh decided to break it. Jitesh goes for a big shot and fails to get any connection it as the ball goes straight into the hands of mid-off fielder.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: AAAAND THE CARNAGE BEGINS 😍

17 runs were scored off the Kuldeep Sen over. Jitesh started with a six and the over was finished in some style by Livingstone, who tonked Kuldeep for a 4 and 6. Is this the game changing moment?

PBKS vs RR Live Score: The heartbreaking moment for PBKS 💔

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Jitesh clobbers the first six of the match!

Finally, after 15 overs of agony, PBKS have managed to hit a six, courtesy, Jitesh Sharma, who clobbers one over the cover region.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Oops, Samson drops Livingstone!

Not the easiest of catches, but Samson should have grabbed the catch at this level. He even got a hand to it. Livingstone gets a lifeline.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: No redemption for Shawshank this time 😪

The hero of PBKS this season, Shashank Singh fails for the very first time in the tournament. Kuldeep Sen's extra pace does the trick as Shashank was late on his pull shot and finds Jurel at deep mid wicket.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Oh my god, another one bites the dust 😱

What is happening here? PBKS are crumbling like a pack of cards. This is self destruction at its best. RR are right at top of the Punjab Kings. Curran's attempted pull goes straight into the hands of the man at deep mid.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Bairstow in disbelief after his wicket

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Comedy of error, but relief for Samson!

There was a bit of miscommunication, and Samson almost fumbled up the catch. Big relief for Kuldeep Sen and the RR skipper.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Bairstow's nightmarish IPL continues

The Englishman throws his wicket away. His poor IPL 2024 continues. Keshav Maharaj gets the big breakthrough and Punjab Kings need a messiah to come out of this mess.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: PBKS in all sorts of trouble, Chahal strikes for RR!!

The commentators curse struck once again as PBKS lose yet another wicket trying to up the ante. Chatur Chahal gets the breakthrough as Prabhsimran fails to clear the field and finds the man at deep.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Where have the runs gone by? 🤔

This is turning out to be sedate contest between the two teams. PBKS are looking clueless at the moment, and they need a move on, if they are to post a competitive total.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Avesh Khan draws the first blood, Taide departs!

With Bairstow struggling at the other end, Taide had to take some risk, and he failed to delivered the goods. A well directed bouncer from Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen takes an easy peasy catch!

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Snoozefest going on in Mohali 😴

Despite the two boundaries from Taide, PBKS are struggling for momentum and timing. Wicket on the cards for sure.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Atharva Taide hammers Kuldeep Sen 😍

The southpaw has replaced Dhawan in the playing XI and immediately made an impact with back-to-back boundaries! This lad has some talent!

PBKS vs RR Live Score: A sedate start for the Kings!

Trent Boult is right on the money. Just 4 runs came in his opening over as both Bairstow and Atharva Taide failed to get going. Wicket on the cards? 👀

PBKS vs RR Live Score: AAND THE WAIT IS OVER!

The players are out in the middle, the umpires have made their way out. We are ready for a gripping contest in Mohali 🔥

PBKS vs RR Live Score: 5 minutes till the action commences

Can PBKS really stop the dominance that RR have over them? We'll find out soon.....

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Key changes

Jos Buttler misses out for Rajasthan due to an illness. Moreover, the Punjab Kings have also been dealt a huge blow, with Shikhar Dhawan, their leader missing out due to an injury.

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Playing XIs

PBKS vs RR Live Score: HUGE, HUGE BLOW FOR RR! 😰

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and Sanju Samson is happy to bowl first 👀

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Toss set to take place soon 🪙 Who will the coin flip?

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Punjab's Mr Consistent! Will he fire once again? 😎

PBKS vs RR Live Score: Punjab all set to welcome rivals, RR 😎

PBKS vs RR Live Score: RR ready to rock and roll in Mohali 🔥

PBKS vs RR: Team Previews

Punjab Kings

The Kings have blown hot and cold throughout the tournament. Their big stars have failed in this tournament and the duo of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have been the shining light for a sinking franchise. In their last game against SRH, they narrowly lost by 2 runs, but should take the confidence with the way Shashank-Ashutosh are playing. Can they stop the RR juggernaut is the question to answer. 

PBKS vs RR: Team Previews

Rajasthan Royals

After 4 consecutive victories, Rajasthan Royals were brought back to Earth by a resilient Gujarat Titans squad. The team lost a match that they should have won. Coming into this encounter, Rajasthan hold the edge over the Punjab Kings and will be relatively confident of getting back on a winning run. The form of Yashasvi Jaiswal is a cause of concern, but the rest of the boxes are ticked for the Pink Army.

Rajasthan and Punjab have been mirror-opposite this season (Oh, that should have been for RR-RCB). RR is one of the best-performing sides of the IPL 2024, winning four of their five matches. Meanwhile, PBKS has just won two matches, even losing to the table-dwellers (Bengaluru) and LSG. 

In the recent past, these two teams have played some of the closely-fought, which is why their fans have touted it as tonight's clash as Real ElClásico.

Hello and welcome to OneCricket's Live Blog of Match 27 that is between Punjab Kings (Punjab Kings) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), to be played at the former's newly-tinted home in Mullanpur on Saturday evening.