Sam Curran Smashes 26-Ball Fifty, Jitesh Sharma's 25-Run Blitz Help Punjab Kings Post 214/8 Against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023
Punjab Kings piled up a commanding 214 for 8 against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match here on Saturday. Stand-in captain Sam Curran was superb with the bat as he scored his first fifty in IPL 2023 and was involved in a good partnership with Harpreet Bhatia.
Mumbai, Apr 22 (PTI) Punjab Kings piled up a commanding 214 for 8 against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match here on Saturday. Sam Curran, the highest paid overseas recruit, smashed 55 off 29 balls while adding 92 for the fifth wicket in just eight overs with Harpreet Bhatia (41 off 28 balls). Yorked! Watch Arjun Tendulkar Nail Perfect Yorker to Trap Prabhsimran Singh LBW During MI vs PBKS IPL 2023 Match (Watch Video).
Curran's innings had five fours and four sixes. National T20 team contender Jitesh Sharma (25 off 7 balls) also upped the ante towards the end.
For MI, leg-spinner Piyush Chawla (2/15 in 3 overs) was the best bowler with all the pacers getting more or less hammered.
Brief Scores:
Punjab Kings: 214 for 8 in 20 overs (Sam Curran 55, Harpreet Bhatia 41; Piyush Chawla 2/15). PTI KHS
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