Final result
Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: SM Curran
Result · Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RR 17–12 PBKSVenue par · 188Chase success · 48%POTM · SM Curran
Match preview & overview
Punjab Kings chase down 145 to beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in Guwahati
Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in Guwahati on 15 May 2024, chasing down a target of 145 with relative comfort despite losing 3 wickets in the powerplay. Rajasthan Royals won the toss, elected to bat, and posted 144/9, well below the Barsapara Cricket Stadium's average first-innings score of 188 across 25 IPL matches. Sam Curran was named Player of the Match. The result leaves Rajasthan with three successive defeats heading into the later stages of the 2024 season.
Rajasthan's innings had promise early on, reaching 38/1 in the powerplay. The middle phase unravelled their total. Five wickets fell for 65 runs between overs 7 and 15, and although they recovered to add 41 in the death, 144 was always likely to be short on a ground that routinely produces higher scores.
Punjab's chase had its own anxious moments. Three wickets fell in the powerplay for 39 runs, and at that point the match had a genuine contest. But they lost only 1 more wicket in the middle phase whilst scoring 64, and that steady passage effectively settled the game. The remaining 42 death-over runs came for the loss of 1 wicket, with Punjab crossing the line at 145/5.
Pitch report & venue insights
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — 25-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
25
T20 matches hosted
188
Avg 1st-innings score
164
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
48
Avg powerplay runs
76%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Rajasthan Royals lead the series 17–12 from 30 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Rajasthan Royals
Punjab Kings30
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
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2022RR won by 6 wickets
2021RR won by 2 runs
2021PBKS won by 4 runs
2020RR won by 7 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Rajasthan's middle overs collapse cost them
Rajasthan Royals lost 5 wickets for 65 runs in the middle phase after a steady powerplay of 38/1. That collapse proved decisive, restricting them to 144/9 despite a late flourish of 41 runs in the death overs.
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Punjab's powerplay wobble didn't prove fatal
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Curran collects Player of the Match award
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Barsapara played below its average
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Rajasthan's toss call didn't pay off
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Barsapara played significantly below its average first-innings score of 188 in this match; total-runs markets may reflect venue norms that don't always materialise when pitches slow.
- Punjab's powerplay collapse to 39/3 shows that top-order wicket markets can have value even in modest chases at this ground.
- With a 73% toss-field rate at the venue but only a 46% chase success rate, toss-linked markets here deserve scrutiny rather than automatic trust.
- Sam Curran's Player of the Match suggests all-rounder performance markets may offer more nuance than outright result lines in matches where conditions suppress scoring.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings
Who won the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 match on 15 May?
Punjab Kings won the match by 5 wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. They chased down Rajasthan Royals' total of 144/9, reaching 145/5 to seal the result.
Who was Player of the Match in Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals on 15 May 2024?
Sam Curran was named Player of the Match for his contribution to Punjab Kings' 5-wicket victory. His all-round performance across both innings was judged the standout display of the evening.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals?
Across 30 IPL meetings, Rajasthan Royals lead the head-to-head record with 17 wins to Punjab Kings' 12, with no no-results. Punjab's win at Barsapara on 15 May 2024 was one of their more recent additions to that tally.
Where to watch IPL matches featuring Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage typically includes live matches, highlights, and studio analysis throughout the tournament.
What was Rajasthan Royals' score in the first innings at Barsapara?
Rajasthan Royals posted 144/9 from their 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat. They managed 38/1 in the powerplay but fell away in the middle phase, losing 5 wickets for 65 runs before finishing with 41 in the death overs.
What is the pitch like at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati?
Across 25 IPL matches at Barsapara, the average first-innings score is 188, though pitches can play slower than that on occasion, as this match showed. Teams fielding first have opted to do so 73% of the time, though the chase success rate sits at just 46%, making it a ground where batting first can pay off when conditions allow.
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