IPL 2023: Steely Sam Helps PBKS Clinch Second Consecutive Win, Defeats RR

INDIA: Punjab Kings (PBKS) made it two wins in two matches within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season after defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 5 runs within the first-ever IPL recreation held in Guwahati.
PBKS Vs RR
An excellent efficiency from their prime order batsmen, Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh, and a four-wicket haul by Nathan Ellis earlier than Sam Curran’s tight final over fuelled PBKS’ last-over victory.
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Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh set the tone within the opening overs, driving the ball superbly and hitting 15 runs off KM Asif’s second over.
Dhawan took over after Singh’s dismissal and scored his fiftieth half-century in IPL, ending the innings with an unbeaten 86 off 56 balls, taking Punjab Kings to 197/4 in 20 overs.
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Nonetheless, Ellis’ four-wicket spell helped PBKS preserve RR’s scoring charge underneath examine after Sanju Samson revived hopes of a Rajasthan comeback.
Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Devdutt Padikkal have been all dismissed by Ellis, who ended the night time with figures of 4-30.
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Regardless of the robust efficiency, RR fought again within the ultimate overs. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel added 62 runs in simply 27 balls, giving RR hopes of successful the sport.
Nonetheless, Sam Curran held his nerve within the final over, conceding ten runs and dismissing Hetmyer with a run-out, proscribing Rajasthan Royals to 192/7, securing the win for PBKS.
PBKS captain Dhawan praised his workforce’s efficiency, stating that that they had performed to their strengths and tailored effectively to the Guwahati pitch. In the meantime, RR’s captain Samson was disillusioned with the consequence and cited poor decision-making because the trigger for the loss.
The match additionally noticed a shock transfer from PBKS, as Ravichandran Ashwin opened the innings, however the transfer didn’t repay as Arshdeep Singh dismissed Ashwin for a duck.
Yuzvendra Chahal, however, had a forgettable night time, ending with figures of 1-50.
PBKS will look to proceed their successful streak of their subsequent match towards Kolkata Knight Riders, whereas RR will hope to bounce again towards Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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