In the 32nd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Rajasthan Royals (RR) sealed a thrilling final over ꧟win against Punjab Kin✨gs (PBKS) at Dubai International C🌜ricket Stadium on Tuesd𓃲ay.
From Rajasthan’s batters power-hitting to Punjab batsmen counter approach and, of course, the brilliant last over by Kartik Tyagi, there were many moments in the match that impresse🎶d several fans across the world.
Another such incident that captured maximum eyeballs was a sensational fielding effort by PBKS’ overseas recruit Fabian Allen.
Allen took a stunning catch to dismiss England’s power-striker, Liam Livingstone. It all happened in the 12th over of RR’s innings bowled by Arshdeep Singh.
The left-armer bowled a slower delivery and forced the batter to have a go at it. Livingston༒e tried to clear the boundary ropes in deep midwicket, but🤪 Allen had other plans, as he put a spectacular full-length dive to catch the white-leather.
Here is the video:
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The Royals scored 185 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal (49) and Mahipal Lomror (43) impressive knocks. Evin Lewis and Livingstone 🐠made valuable contributions🐟 of 36 and 25 to help RR reach a competitive total.
In reply, Punjab lost the battle in the final over by just 2 runs. KL Rahul (49) and Mayank Agarwal (67) gave their side a tremendous start and added 120 runs for the opening wicket. Then, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran formed a 57 run partnership for the third wicket and almost took their side over the finish line with four runs needed in the final ove🌠r.
However, a major twist was waiting to greet Punjab as Tyagi, whꦗo came to bowl the last over, defended four runs while picking two wick🦹ets to steer Rajasthan to a stunning victory.