2nd

Match

IPL No : #

Sat, 01 April 2023, Starts from 3:30 PM

Punjab Kings - 5/191 (20 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 7/146 (16 ov)

IS BINDRA STADIUM, Mohali

Punjab won by 7 runs (DLS method)

Punjab Kings innigs
5/191 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
P Simran Singh
c †Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Southee
23101222191.66 In 20232322 Career8784
S Dhawan
b Varun
40752960137.93 In 20234060 Career6284707136
PBB Rajapaksa
c Singh b Yadav
50473252156.25 In 20235052 Career7877141
JM Sharma
c Yadav b Southee
21131112190.90 In 20232112 Career2552314
Sikandar Raza
c Rana b Narine
16221311123.07 In 20231611 Career6724633
SM Curran
not out
26271702152.94 In 20232602 Career4373524
M Shahrukh Khan
not out
1111720157.14 In 20231120 Career119610166
Extras
4 (2w, 1nb, 1lb)
000000.00
Total
5/191 (20 overs, 9.55rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav4027171121 In 20231114/23 Career136682
TG Southee4054214763 In 2023273/20 Career47399
SP Narine4040110832 In 2023185/19 Career3051746
CV Varun4026171021 In 20231105/20 Career60375
SN Thakur4043011742 In 2023074/36 Career82594
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
7/146 (16 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Mandeep Singh
c Curran b Arshdeep Singh
2740050.00 In 2023200 Career169417637
Rahman Gul
b Ellis
22261631137.50 In 20232231 Career9739757
AS Roy
c Sikandar Raza b Arshdeep Singh
4551080.00 In 2023410 Career410
VR Iyer
c Chahar b Arshdeep Singh
34662831121.42 In 20233431 Career5865722
N Rana
c Chahar b Sikandar Raza
24231731141.17 In 20232431 Career2205193112
RK Singh
c Sikandar Raza b Chahar
45400100.00 In 2023400 Career255239
AD Russell
c Sikandar Raza b Curran
35241932184.21 In 20233532 Career5271367424
SN Thakur
not out
88301266.66 In 2023801 Career181129
SP Narine
not out
74201350.00 In 2023701 Career2532249153
Extras
6 (2w, 1nb, 1lb)
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Total
7/146 (16 overs, 9.12rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
SM Curran3038113433 In 2023144/11 Career41233
Arshdeep Singh3019361021 In 20233105/32 Career43284
NT Ellis302719821 In 2023184/27 Career66400
Sikandar Raza302518530 In 2023154/16 Career1558
R Dhawan1015015221 In 2023022/14 Career2481
RD Chahar201216501 In 2023154/27 Career58443
Harpreet Brar10707310 In 2023033/19 Career9110

Match Report: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - IPL 2023, Match 2

On April 1, 2023, the second match of the IPL 2023 season unfolded at the iconic IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, where Punjab Kings faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders in an intensely competitive clash. Punjab Kings ultimately edged out Kolkata Knight Riders, securing a 7-run victory through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after the game was curtailed by rain.

Punjab Kings Innings

Batting first, Punjab Kings posted a formidable total of 191 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who emerged as the standout performer with an impressive knock of 50 runs off 47 balls. His innings included 5 fours and 2 sixes, contributing significantly to the team's competitive total. Shikhar Dhawan, the seasoned opener, also played a notable innings, scoring 40 runs but taking 75 balls to do so, with 6 boundaries, reflecting a cautious approach amidst the aggressive batting from his teammates.

Other vital contributions came from Sam Curran, who scored 26 not out, and Jitesh Sharma with a quick-fire 21 runs off just 13 balls. The innings was punctuated with some explosive batting, as evidenced by Simran Singh and Jitesh Sharma's respective strike rates of 191.66 and 190.90.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

Chasing a revised target of 154 runs in 16 overs as per the DLS method, Kolkata Knight Riders struggled against a disciplined bowling attack. After losing early wickets, their innings faltered at 146 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the 16 overs. Andre Russell, known for his explosive hitting, top-scored for KKR with 35 runs off 24 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, but his efforts were not enough to secure victory.

Key partnerships were sporadic, with Venkatesh Iyer scoring 34 runs off 66 balls, but ultimately, the KKR batters fell short of the target. Noteworthy performances also included Nitish Rana's quick 24 runs off 23 balls and Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s contribution of 22 runs from 26 balls.

Bowling Highlights

On the bowling front, Punjab's bowlers were highly effective. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for just 19 runs in his 3 overs, while Sam Curran and Nathan Ellis also impressed with critical wickets to reign in KKR’s scoring. Curran ended with figures of 1 for 38 in 3 overs, whereas Ellis contributed significantly with 1 wicket for 27 runs.

The performance from Punjab Kings showcased their robust team dynamics, both with bat and ball, ensuring they started their IPL 2023 campaign on a positive note. The home crowd in Mohali rejoiced as Punjab secured a hard-fought victory by 7 runs, reinforcing their credentials as a formidable outfit in this season's IPL.

As we move ahead in the tournament, this match serves as an early testament to the thrilling encounters that fans can anticipate in the ongoing IPL 2023 season. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis of the upcoming matches!


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