On Saturday against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede, Hetmyer played a key role in the Royals overhauling a competitive 189-run total, winning the match by six wickets with two balls to spare. The West Indian was the more aggressive in his partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, striking an unbeaten 31 off 16 balls embellished with three boundaries and two sixes.Thanks to the win, the Royals have moved up to third place and would be hoping to make the playoffs, set to begin on May 24.The West Indian has scored 291 runs and average 72. Hetmyer has remained unbeaten in seven of the 11 innings he has played this season. The hard-hitter is among the top-five most destructive finishers this season with a strike rate of 214.28, according to espncricinfo.com.Royals, who have three league games remaining to make the playoffs, will take on Delhi Capitals on May 11 and James Neesham, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Daryl Mitchell and Rassie van der Dussen are among those likely to fill the slot left vacant by Hetmyer.
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