RR vs PBKS memes, IPL 2022: Top 10 funny memes from today's match

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 52nd match of IPL 2022 on Saturday (May 7). With their seventh win after 11 games, RR have now inched closer to securing a berth in the play-offs.

Earlier in the afternoon, Punjab Kings captain Mayank Agarwal won the toss and opted to bat first. Openers Jonny Bairstow (56) and Shikhar Dhawan (12) gave PBKS a decent start with a 47-run partnership in 5.1 overs. Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Dhawan in the sixth over to give RR their first breakthrough of the day.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa (27) then joined hands with Bairstow and did not let the scoring rate dip after the fall of the wicket. Yuzvendra Chahal (3/28) continued his exceptional form and brought RR back into the game with a couple of crucial wickets in the middle phase of the innings.

Jitesh Sharma (38) and Liam Livingstone (22) played exuberant strokes in the death overs and helped PBKS reach 189/5 after 20 overs.

In the chase, Orange Cap holder Jos Buttler (30 in 16 balls) got the Royals off to a flier with a flurry of big hits. However, Buttler perished in the pursuit of quick runs in the fourth over. Even after Buttler's departure, the scoring rate did not diminish as Sanju Samson (23 in 12 balls) played aggressively to make optimal use of the powerplay restrictions.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (68) played a match-defining knock at the other end and anchored the innings perfectly to put his side ahead in the contest. In the end, Shimron Hetmyer (31*) played a blazing innings to finish off the chase without any hiccups.

RR vs PBKS IPL 2022 memes

Fans on social media enjoyed the high-scoring encounter between the Rajashtan Royals and Punjab Kings. They expressed the same through some creative memes on social media platforms.

About the author

Balakrishna has been a cricket writer at Sportskeeda for almost seven years. A sport that he has been following and playing since he was eight, Balakrishna enjoys the intensity of the sport, skills and strategies applied to get a result out of nowhere, and the thrill that it gives. He also played as a medium pace bowling all-rounder in four inter-college tournaments, winning twice.

Balakrishna’s all-time favorite cricketers are Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma. He admires Sachin’s stellar performances against legendary bowlers, along with his discipline and humility. Meanwhile, he is a big fan of how Rohit turned around his initial struggles to build a successful career.

He avidly supports Team India and 2016 IPL winners SunRisers Hyderabad. The first World Cup that Balakrishna ever saw was the 2003 World Cup, when Australia comprehensively triumphed over India in the final.

While working, he ensures he only uses reliable sources and provides relevant, ethical, and accurate information. When not working, Balakrishna enjoys playing table tennis and reading non-fiction books.

Know More

Get real-time updates on IPL 2025, live scores, IPL Prediction, match schedule, points table,Result & squad -CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS