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Jofra Archer Shines with Match-Winning Spell for Rajasthan Royals

The England pacer bounced back from a record poor start to deliver a decisive 3-25 performance against Punjab Kings, earning Player of the Match honors.

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Punjab Kings v Rajasthan Royals - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, India - April 5, 2025 Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer in action REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
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Jofra Archer put in a match-winning display for Rajasthan Royals

Overview

  • Jofra Archer delivered a match-winning performance for Rajasthan Royals, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs against Punjab Kings on April 5, 2025.
  • Archer dismissed two batsmen, including Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer, in the first over of the match, setting the tone for Rajasthan's 50-run victory.
  • This performance marked a dramatic turnaround after Archer's record-breaking poor spell of 0-76 in the season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
  • Rajasthan Royals management and teammates consistently backed Archer despite his early struggles, emphasizing his world-class abilities and potential.
  • The bowling partnership of Archer's express pace and Sandeep Sharma's medium pace has been pivotal in Rajasthan's recent successes, strengthening their IPL campaign trajectory.