{"id":6211,"date":"2026-04-29T08:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T08:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sangakkara-hails-shubham-dubey-after-rr-end-pbks-winning-run-with-chase"},"modified":"2026-04-29T08:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T08:52:15","slug":"sangakkara-hails-shubham-dubey-after-rr-end-pbks-winning-run-with-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sangakkara-hails-shubham-dubey-after-rr-end-pbks-winning-run-with-chase","title":{"rendered":"Sangakkara hails Shubham Dubey after RR end PBKS winning run with chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara lavished praise on impact substitute Shubham Dubey after the left-hander produced a decisive knock of 31 to help RR chase down Punjab Kings\u2019 challenging target of 223. In a high-pressure chase, Dubey and Donovan Ferreira steadied the innings with an unbeaten 77-run stand off just 32 balls, steering Rajasthan to victory in 19.2 overs and ending Punjab Kings\u2019 winning run for the season.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Coach Kumar Sangakkara highlighted Shubham Dubey\u2019s mental composure and match awareness after his impact-player arrival.<\/li>\n<li>Rajasthan chased 223 successfully, reaching the target in 19.2 overs despite the required run rate rising sharply.<\/li>\n<li>Dubey and Donovan Ferreira put on an unbeaten 77 together off 32 deliveries to swing the contest in RR\u2019s favour.<\/li>\n<li>Punjab Kings suffered their first defeat of the season after posting 222\/4 earlier in the match.<\/li>\n<li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck 43 off 16 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal made 51 as RR built momentum before the finishers took over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sangakkara\u2019s praise for Dubey and the turning partnership<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking after the match, Sangakkara said Dubey\u2019s role as an impact player is among the toughest assignments because the batter often has to enter without knowing exactly what the situation will demand. He credited Dubey for staying intensely focused and bringing the game back under Rajasthan\u2019s control at a difficult stage.<\/p>\n<p>The coach also pointed to the importance of momentum shifting at the right time, noting that Riyan Parag\u2019s contribution in the chase helped RR regain the upper hand after the pressure built. Sangakkara described the response as a collective effort rather than one individual carrying the innings.<\/p>\n<h2>How the chase unfolded for Rajasthan<\/h2>\n<p>Before the middle-to-late overs took centre stage, RR received a quick jolt from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old delivered a rapid start, striking 43 off 16 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal added 51 to keep the chase moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>Yuzvendra Chahal\u2019s wickets briefly slowed Rajasthan\u2019s momentum, but the team remained within touching distance. As the finishing phase arrived, Dubey and Donovan Ferreira took charge, combining to reach the target in 19.2 overs and secure the win.<\/p>\n<h2>RR\u2019s batting depth and the big total from Punjab Kings<\/h2>\n<p>Sangakkara further underlined the depth of Rajasthan\u2019s batting resources. While acknowledging that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi naturally draws attention, he insisted the strength of the side extends beyond one name. He listed multiple players\u2014Vaibhav, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dasun Shanaka\u2014describing them as top-class options within the squad.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Punjab Kings had set a formidable target of 222\/4, anchored by an unbeaten 62 off 22 balls from Marcus Stoinis. The innings also included 59 from Prabhsimran Singh and a contribution of 30 from Shreyas Iyer, giving PBKS a strong platform to defend.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the size of the total, Rajasthan\u2019s fearless finishing reshaped the contest, handing Punjab their first loss of the season and confirming RR\u2019s ability to chase under heavy pressure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara lavished praise on impact substitute Shubham Dubey after the left-hander produced a decisive knock of 31 to help RR&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6210,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Kumar Sangakkara Praises Shubham Dubey as RR Beat PBKS","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Kumar Sangakkara applauds Shubham Dubey\u2019s match-winning 31 as Rajasthan Royals chase 223 vs PBKS, ending Punjab\u2019s winning run in 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