Best ever IPL match
3. Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab – Match 9 (2020)
In 2020, Rajasthan Royals (RR) made history by chasing down the highest score in IPL against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). The match had everything a fan could hope for explosive batting, intense moments, and a thrilling finish.
Punjab’s Innings: Punjab’s openers Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul formed a strong partnership, with Agarwal scoring a brilliant 106 off 50 balls. Their efforts pushed KXIP to a huge total of 223 runs.
Rajasthan’s Chase: Chasing 224, RR relied on Sanju Samson’s quick 85 and a solid knock from captain Steve Smith (50 off 27 balls). But with 51 runs needed from the last three overs, the game seemed out of reach. Rahul Tewatia, struggling initially, smashed five sixes in an over off Sheldon Cottrell, turning the game in RR’s favor. He scored 53 off 31 balls, and RR won with three balls to spare in one of the most exciting chases in IPL history.
