Powerplay (1-6 Overs) :-

RR- 54/2 (9.0 rpo, 6x4, 2x6)  || LSG- 47/3 (7.8 rpo, 4x4, 2x6)

Middle Overs (7-15 Overs) :- 

RR - 89/1 (9.9 rpo, 3x4, 6x6)  || LSG- 87/1 (9.7 rpo, 4x4, 5x6)

Death Overs (16-20 Overs) :- 

RR- 50/1 (10.0 rpo, 1x4, 3x6) || LSG- 39/2 (7.8 rpo, 3x4, 1x6)

Rajasthan Royals kick off their IPL 2024 journey with a commanding 20-run victory, thanks to the clinical performances of Sandeep Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin during the crucial death overs. Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, RR's Buttler and Jaiswal provided a solid start, though quick dismissals followed. Riyan Parag then took charge, contributing a valuable 43 to the innings. The partnership between Samson and Parag laid the foundation for RR's substantial total. Samson's innings, coupled with Dhruv Jurel's quickfire cameo, propelled RR to 193/4. On the LSG front, Naveen-ul-Haq emerged as the lead bowler, claiming two crucial wickets. LSG initially lost 3 wickets in the powerplay and was put on the backfoot. KL held one end and Hooda provided the acceleration! As the chase intensified, LSG found themselves in a crunch situation, needing 49 runs off the final 24 deliveries. It was Sharma's crucial over, culminating in Rahul's wicket, that tipped the scales. Despite Rahul's patient 58 and Pooran's more aggressive 64* off 41, their efforts fell short. Initially, RR seemed to lose grip after reducing LSG to a precarious position, but Sharma, with his 1 for 22 in three overs, was precisely what RR needed. Their tight bowling restricted LSG, sealing a pivotal win for the home side.

Sanju Samson, RR Skipper and Player of the Match: "Always great to spend time in the middle and it becomes more special when you win the game. This time I've been given a different kind of role with a new combination we have. I've been playing IPL for 10 years and there has to be some experience coming in. I feel I need to spend more time and understand the conditions. Playing ODIs also helped me. It's all about understanding your strengths and weaknesses. I should give this trophy to him Sandeep. He has that in his eyes, in his body language that you can trust that guy."

KL Rahul, LSG Skipper: "The target wasn't a lot but we made a few mistakes. Good to see Mohsin back bowling well. Naveen has been crucial for us. We need to learn from our mistakes and find ways to win games. Langer has bought a lot of calmness to the group. We enjoy having him around."