Delhi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler Joffra Archer performed a bang in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) and won his team by taking 3 wickets against Punjab Kings (PBKs) on Saturday, 5 April. In the match played in Mullanpur, Archer was adjudged Player of the Match for his best bowling (3/25).

Archer said after the match, “The tournament is the beginning, such matches (first matches) can be.

Was made a victim of criticism in the first match

Archer, who returned to the IPL after battling injury for a year, was very bad. He had scored 76 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which was the most expensive bowling spell in IPL history. After this performance, many people questioned his future.

However, on Saturday, he returned to a tremendous style. Rajasthan Royals had set a target of 205 runs, which the Punjab team never appeared in a position to achieve. Archer bowled Priyansh Arya clean in the very first over of the innings, then gave a big blow to the hosts by dismissing captain Shreyer Iyer on the next balls.

After this, the innings of Punjab Kings stumbled. However, Nehal Vadhera and Glenn Maxwell fought, but the team could reach only 155/9 in 20 overs.

Archer further said, “You have to understand that sometimes luck will support you and sometimes the batsmen. Everyone is working hard. Every day will not be great, but when there is a good day, you should enjoy it.”

Please tell that Archer also dismissed Arshdeep Singh in this match and took a total of 3 wickets in his name. Now it has to be seen whether Archer is able to continue his form even further.