RR vs PBKS: Kwena Maphaka Welcomes Mitchell Owen to IPL with Golden Duck
Kwena Maphaka dismissed debutant Mitchell Owen for a golden duck on the very first ball of his IPL career.
The 59th match of IPL 2025 is being played between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai man Singh Stadium, Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals are already out of the playoff race, while Punjab Kings must win this match to get a step closer to playoffs.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first. However, the team didn’t get the best start as opener Priyansh Arya got out early after scoring just 9 runs.
Mitchell Owen, who was signed as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, made his IPL debut in this match. But his first game in the league turned out to be forgettable, as he got out on the very first ball — registering a golden duck.
Owen was one of the top performers in the last Big Bash League (BBL) season. He finished as the highest run-getter and also smashed a century in the final against Sydney Thunder, helping Hobart Hurricanes win the BBL title.
At the time of writing, Punjab Kings are 58 for 3 in five overs and need a strong partnership to bounce back in this crucial match.
