Wed Apr 09 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Sharma Surpasses Patel, Rajasthan Royals Post Record Score in IPL Thriller

**Mullanpur –** Sandeep Sharma etched his name in IPL history, surpassing Harshal Patel to become the fourth highest wicket-taker among Indian pacers in the tournament. Sharma, 31, achieved the milestone by dismissing Marcus Stoinis in a thrilling match against Punjab Kings. He now boasts 140 wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains at the top with 183 wickets, followed by Jasprit Bumrah (165) and Umesh Yadav (144). Harshal Patel is now fifth with 139 wickets.

The match itself was a high-scoring affair. Rajasthan Royals, under pressure after only one win in their first three games, posted a record 205 runs in the first innings at Mullanpur – the first time a team has surpassed the 200-run mark at this venue. Yashasvi Jaiswal (67) led the charge, supported by Riyan Parag (43*) and Dhruv Jurel (13*).

Punjab Kings, despite a sensational start from Jofra Archer (2 wickets in the first over), struggled in response. Early wickets of Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer hampered their chase. While the final score is not mentioned in the provided text, Rajasthan Royals’ performance suggests they likely won the match.

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