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Punjab Kings have had a winning start to their IPL 2023 campaign as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs via DLS method. The two-time champions needed 46 off 24 balls but it was when it started to rain hard and play had to be stopped. Earlier, the Knights lost wickets regularly in their pursuit of 192 runs. Andre Russell's 19-ball 35 did offer some hope but barring him and Venkatesh Iyer's 34 off 28, the Knight Riders did not have much to boast of, when it came to their batting. Arshdeep Singh was Punjab's best bowler, taking three wickets. Earlier, Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored a half-century and other batters chipped in with useful contributions as Punjab finished with 192/5 after being put to bat first.
And its over. Punjab Kings have defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs via the DLS method. KKR were 146/7 when the heavens opened up and they needed 46 off 24 balls.
Rain has stopped play at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. At the moment, KKR are behind on the DLS par score here and Punjab Kings wont complain. It is raining quite heavily and things are not looking good at the moment.
OUT! Venkatesh Iyer is dismissed and Punjab Kings are slowly approaching victory! Arshdeep is the man once again and another short ball sees Iyer play an awkward-looking shot and Rahul Chahar ended up taking a good catch. Venkatesh Iyer c Rahul Chahar b Arshdeep Singh 34(28)
OUT! THE BIG WICKET! Sam Curran has dismissed Andre Russell and perhaps, it is the end of this game for KKR. The Caribbean star was hitting some fine shots and it seems the Knights were slowly raising hopes of a comeback but he has found Sikandar Raza in the deep. He is livid and why shouldn't he be? Andre Russell c Raza b Sam Curran 35(19)
KKR are getting some move on here with the last over by Nathan Ellis going for 18 runs. The over by Ellis saw Russell survived a dropped chance after he had skied one in the air. Venkatesh Iyer also played a gorgeous shot for a six off a free-hit.
OUT! The wickets keep falling for KKR as this time, Rahul Chahar dismisses Rinku Singh. The left-hander went for a big shot but did not the distance, with Sikandar Raza taking a good catch. Rinku Singh c Sikandar Raza b Rahul Chahar 4(4)
OUT! A big wicket this as Sikandar Raza has dismissed the KKR captain here. Nitish Rana opted to play a cut shot but could hit the ball straight to Rahul Chahar. Punjab Kings have struck again and KKR are losing their way here. Nitish Rana c Rahul Chahar b Sikandar Raza 24(17)
Alright then, the Knight Riders are getting some sort of a move on here. Both Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer have hit boundaries and these two will look to continue the same way before the likes of Andre Russell and Rinku Singh come out to bat.
KKR have somewhat of a decent finish to their powerplay, with Venkatesh Iyer hitting two fours in the sixth over. The Knight Riders are three down and these two need to have a partnership if the two-time champs are to have a shot at this title.
After a blockbuster contest between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on March 31, action in the Indian Premier League rolls on to its second day, which will see a double-header. In the first game, Punjab Kings will face Kolkata Knight Riders at home, while Delhi Capitals travel to Lucknow to take on the Lucknow Super Giants in the day's second fixture. Kolkata Knight Riders will start this contest slightly on the back foot, having been dealt a massive injury setback to their regular captain Shreyas Iyer. The Knight Riders’ will be led by Nitish Rana, who has been a part of the franchise for quite some time and will look to give the two-time champions a positive start to their campaign. KKR have a talented squad, but a lot will rest on the performances of their two big superstars, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. KKR also have a new coach in Chandrakant Pandit, who has achieved great success in the domestic circuit. IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR Free Live Streaming Online on JioCinema: Get TV Channel Telecast Details of Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders T20 Cricket Match on Star Sports.
Punjab Kings, too, have not been without injuries. Jonny Bairstow’s absence is a big blow for the Shikhar Dhawan-led side, which will have the IPL’s most expensive player ever in Sam Curran, in their playing XI. The Punjab Kings have never won the IPL and made just one final appearance in 2014. Playing at home, Dhawan and co will look to get off to a good start and mount a strong title challenge this season. Barring Curran, fans will also look forward to witnessing other exciting talents in the form of Nathan Ellis, Matt Short, Shah Rukh Khan and also Jitesh Sharma, who was one of their finds last season. Besides them, the experience of someone like Sikandar Raza will also be crucial for their success. All in all, a fascinating contest is expected. PBKS vs KKR, Dream11 Team Prediction IPL 2023: Tips to Pick Best Fantasy Playing XI for Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League Season 16 Match 2.
Punjab Kings Full Squad: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Raj Bawa, Nathan Ellis, Baltej Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad: Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, N Jagadeesan, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Umesh Yadav, David Wiese, Mandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Kulwant Khejroliya, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma
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