Jofra Archer Claims 50th IPL Wicket, Joins Shane Warne

In the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, Jofra Archer showcased a stellar performance by taking two wickets in the first over, dismissing Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer. Archer's achievements marked his 50th wicket for the Royals, joining Shane Warne as one of the few bowlers to reach this milestone for the franchise. The Royals set a competitive total of 205 runs, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's 67 runs, with contributions from Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag. Despite a brief recovery from Punjab Kings, who managed to form a partnership between Glenn Maxwell and Nehal Wadhera, they ultimately fell short, finishing at 155-9. This victory elevated Rajasthan to seventh place in the league standings, while Punjab suffered their first defeat of the season. Archer's return to form is a significant boost for England's hopes of having him back in Test cricket this year.