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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 2 Commentary, Live Updates

PBKS vs KKR, 2023 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match 2, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali , Apr 01, 2023
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
191/5 (20.0/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
146/7 (16.0/16)
Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match
    Arshdeep Singh
    3/19(3)
That is all we have from this rain-affected game which Punjab have managed to clinch but the action in the Indian T20 League is still on. Do switch tabs to catch the action between Lucknow and Delhi as the game is well underway. From here, goodbye and cheers!
Arshdeep Singh has been awarded Player of the Match for an outstanding bowling effort where he took three wickets with two of them coming in one over and conceded just 19 runs in his three overs.
Punjab were on the money from the word go as Arshdeep Singh struck with a couple of wickets in his first over. Nathan Ellis got a wicket in his first over as well before Sikandar Raza and Rahul Chahar struck with a wicket each in the middle overs. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets and Sam Curran chipped in with the crucial wicket of Andre Russell. The job was made easier by their batters who put up a good total on the board courtesy of a half-century from Bhanuka Rajapaksa and a well-made 40 from Shikhar Dhawan. The overseas bowlers for Kolkata took quite a pounding as Tim Southee and Sunil Narine were unable to get any control.
Kolkata's run chase did not get off to a great start as they lost two quick wickets of Mandeep Singh and Anukul Roy but they continued to attack with the scoreboard pressure intact. They used their Impact Player option and got Venkatesh Iyer in place of Varun Chakaravarthy and he began to build a good partnership with Rahmanullah Gurbaz but the latter departed in the quest to accelerate. Nitish Rana and Andre Russell contributed with a couple of attacking cameos but the regular loss of wickets kept hurting their cause. Sunil Narine and Shardul Thakur struck a couple of good sixes and looked like they could provide late fireworks but rain played spoilsport.
The umpires make their way out before walking to the captains and informing that the game is done. Despite the several stops and starts, we finally have a result and it is Punjab that have managed to register their first win by 7 runs (DLS Method). Kolkata will be slightly disappointed as they would have loved to fight till the last ball and make more of game out of this match but will need to regroup and come back stronger.
The rain has come down on us and the players make their way off the field. The covers are on and the DLS Par score is 153 so Kolkata are short by 7 runs. The rain seems to have increased in intensity and the time is running out to get the game to resume.
End Of The Over 16 : 146/7
10 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 615.6
S. Narine
7 (2)
S. Thakur
8 (3)
A. Singh
3-0-19-3
15.6
6
Arshdeep Singh To Sunil Narine
SIX! Sunil Narine clears the fence now! Arshdeep Singh bowls a slower delivery, on a length and on off, Sunil Narine picks it up early and heaves it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
15.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shardul Thakur
A good yorker now, on middle, Shardul Thakur jams it out towards long on for a run.
15.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To Sunil Narine
Full and on off, Sunil Narine drives it through covers for a single.
Sunil Narine walks out to the middle.
15.3
W
Arshdeep Singh To Venkatesh Iyer OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Arshdeep Singh strikes again! A soft dismissal and Kolkata lose their set batters in quick succession. Arshdeep Singh bangs this short and around off, slower too, Venkatesh Iyer looks to upper cut it, but is through his shot early and the ball takes the inside edge and flies towards point where Rahul Chahar makes no mistake. Punjab are right on top here!
15.2
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shardul Thakur
Full again and on middle, Shardul Thakur tucks it through square leg for a run.
15.1
1
Arshdeep Singh To Venkatesh Iyer
Full and outside off, Venkatesh Iyer slices it towards deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 136/6
18 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • 414.4
  • W 14.5
  • 614.6
S. Thakur
6 (1)
V. Iyer
33 (26)
S. Curran
3-0-38-1
14.6
6
Sam Curran To Shardul Thakur
SIX! What a shot to get off the mark! This is on a hard length and on middle, Shardul Thakur stays there and just lofts it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
14.5
W
Sam Curran To Andre Russell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A huge wicket for Punjab, and Sam Curran gets the last laugh. Andre Russell goes back to the hut now, and with that probably most of the hopes of Kolkata too. Sam Curran bowl this short again and on middle, slower too, Andre Russell goes for the pull shot this time, but loses his bottom hand a bit and mistimes it in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Sikandar Raza pouches it safely. Russell is livid with himself, and Kolkata are six down now. Shardul Thakur is the next man in.
14.4
4
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
FOUR! Clever shot! Sam Curran lands this short and on middle, slower too, Andre Russell makes room and ramps it over short third man for a boundary.
14.3
6
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
SIX! Up, up and away! Sam Curran misses his yorker, and bowls a full toss, on middle, Andre Russell clears his front leg and slogs it over the wide deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
14.2
1
Sam Curran To Venkatesh Iyer
Full and on middle, Venkatesh Iyer clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
14.1
1
Sam Curran To Andre Russell
Back of a length and outside off, Andre Russell cuts it towards deep point for a single.
Strategic break! The players will take some refreshments and discuss their final plans for the closing portion of this game. Kolkata need 74 runs in 36 balls and they have just the man to do the job at the crease - Andre Russell. Venkatesh Iyer is playing a handy knock and they will look to press the foot on the pedal now. Punjab know they need to break this partnership and not allow the game to go too late. There seems to be a slight drizzle around at the moment but not enough to stop play.
End Of The Over 14 : 118/5
18 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 213.3
  • 2 NB 13.4
  • 7 NB 13.4
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
A. Russell
24 (15)
V. Iyer
32 (25)
N. Ellis
3-0-27-1
13.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
On a length and on middle, slower too, Andre Russell forces it towards long on for one more.
13.5
0
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
Another fine yorker, outside off, Andre Russell tries to squeeze it out, but misses.
13.4
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
Nathan Ellis redeems himself with a good yorker, on off, Venkatesh Iyer digs it out to long off for one.
13.4
nb
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
SIX! Venkatesh Iyer uses the Free Hit to full advantage! This is full and in the slot, on middle, Venkatesh Iyer stays there and dispatches it over the long on fence for a biggie. The umpire waits and signal that it is another No Ball. Free Hit next up..
13.4
nb
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
Another slower blower, back of a length and outside off, Andre Russell punches it towards sweeper covers for one. Oh..no! It is called a No Ball for overstepping. Free Hit coming up...
13.3
2
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
DROPPED! A tough chance, but it should have been taken. Nathan Ellis bowls a slower bounce, on middle, Andre Russell goes for the pull shot, but is through a bit early and gets a top edge behind the wickets, Prabhsimran Singh from short mid on runs backwards, but spills it out. Two runs taken!
13.2
4
Nathan Ellis To Andre Russell
FOUR! Powered away! Nathan Ellis pitches this up, on off, Andre Russell stays in his crease and thrashes it wide of mid off for a boundary.
13.1
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
A slower one, on a length and on off, Venkatesh Iyer guides it towards point for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 100/5
9 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 612.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
A. Russell
16 (10)
V. Iyer
24 (22)
R. Chahar
2-0-12-1
12.6
0
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Quicker, short and outside off, spinning further away, Andre Russell slashes hard, but misses.
12.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Looped up, full and on off, Venkatesh Iyer mistimes his sweep towards deep square leg for one.
12.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Flighted, full and on off, Andre Russell taps it in front of covers for a single.
12.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Quicker, short and on off, Andre Russell guides it towards short third man and denies the single.
12.2
6
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
SIX! BOOM! Andre Russell shows his power now! This is tossed up, full and on off, in the slot as well, Andre Russell clears his front leg and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
12.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Flatter, short and on middle, Venkatesh Iyer reverse-sweeps it towards point where a fumble allows the run.
End Of The Over 12 : 91/5
8 Runs
  • 211.1
  • 011.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 1 B 11.6
V. Iyer
22 (20)
A. Russell
9 (6)
H. Brar
1-0-7-0
11.6
b
Harpreet Brar To Venkatesh Iyer
Darts this one full and on leg, Venkatesh Iyer goes for the reverse sweep, but misses and Jitesh Sharma fails to stop it as well. A bye is taken.
11.5
0
Harpreet Brar To Venkatesh Iyer
Quicker, full and on off, Venkatesh Iyer drills it straight to extra covers.
11.4
1
Harpreet Brar To Andre Russell
Flatter, full and on middle, Andre Russell heaves it towards deep mid-wicket on the bounce for a run.
11.3
4
Harpreet Brar To Andre Russell
FOUR! SMASHED! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Andre Russell stays there and powers it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
11.2
0
Harpreet Brar To Andre Russell
Angles this one into the batter, short and on leg, Andre Russell gets cramped and blocks it back to the bowler.
11.1
2
Harpreet Brar To Andre Russell
Harpreet Brar starts with a floated delivery, full and on leg, Andre Russell tickles it wide of fine leg for a brace.
End Of The Over 11 : 83/5
3 Runs
  • W 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
V. Iyer
22 (18)
A. Russell
2 (2)
R. Chahar
1-0-3-1
10.6
0
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Another short delivery, outside off, turning away, Venkatesh Iyer goes for the cut again, but fails to connect this time.
10.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Short again and on leg, keeps low too, Andre Russell manages well and pulls it through square leg for one.
10.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Short and outside off, Venkatesh Iyer cuts it towards deep point for a run.
10.3
0
Rahul Chahar To Venkatesh Iyer
Tossed up, full and on off, Venkatesh Iyer pushes it towards short extra covers.
10.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Andre Russell
Floated, short and on off, Andre Russell steers it towards short third man for a single.
Andre Russell walks out to the middle with his team in a spot of bother.
10.1
W
Rahul Chahar To Rinku Singh OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Rahul Chahar strikes straightaway! He gets a wicket on his very first delivery. Chahar begins with a googly, full and on off, turning away, Rinku Singh goes down and tries to slog-sweep, but hits it with the bottom half of the bat as the ball fails to get the distance and Sikandar Raza at deep mid-wicket takes a good catch. Kolkata lose half their side now.
End Of The Over 10 : 80/4
5 Runs
  • 09.1
  • W 9.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 19.6
R. Singh
4 (3)
V. Iyer
21 (15)
S. Raza
3-0-25-1
9.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Rinku Singh
Slightly short and outside the off stump. Rinku Singh slaps this towards deep point for a single.
9.5
2
Sikandar Raza To Rinku Singh
Bowls this into the pads on a fuller length. Rinku Singh clips this towards deep backward square leg and a misfield allows them to pick up a brace.
9.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Angles this into the pads on a shorter length. Venkatesh Iyer flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a run.
9.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Rinku Singh
Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Rinku Singh knocks this towards deep point for a single to get off the mark.
Rinku Singh is the next man in.
9.2
W
Sikandar Raza To Nitish Rana OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Sikandar Raza gets a wicket right after the break! The partnership was building nicely for Kolkata but it comes to an end now! This is bowled short and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana gets low to cut this into the off side but is unable to keep the ball down. He hits it straight into the hands of Rahul Chahar at point and Kolkata are now four down.
9.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Nitish Rana
Sikandar Raza bowls this full and going down leg. Nitish Rana misses his sweep and the ball goes off the pads towards short fine leg.
Strategic-Break! Punjab took three wickets inside the Powerplay and put Kolkata on the back foot, but Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer have steadied things for the visitors. The game is nicely poised and it could go either way in the blink of an eye. An exiciting middle phase of this innings awaits us.
End Of The Over 9 : 75/3
15 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 68.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
V. Iyer
20 (14)
N. Rana
24 (15)
R. Dhawan
1-0-15-0
8.6
0
Rishi Dhawan To Venkatesh Iyer
Bowls this one outside the off stump on a shorter length. Venkatesh Iyer cuts this straight to point.
8.5
4
Rishi Dhawan To Venkatesh Iyer
FOUR! Kolkata have decided to make the most of this over! Rishi Dhawan bowls slightly short once again and in line with the stumps. Venkatesh Iyer uses his fast hands to whip this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
8.4
0
Rishi Dhawan To Venkatesh Iyer
Goes back to bowling back of a length and outside the off stump. Venkatesh Iyer dabs this towards backward point.
8.3
1
Rishi Dhawan To Nitish Rana
Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana knocks this towards point and sets off for a single.
8.2
6
Rishi Dhawan To Nitish Rana
SIX! No luck is involved here as this has been smashed away with disdain! Rishi Dhawan bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a massive six.
8.1
4
Rishi Dhawan To Nitish Rana
FOUR! A bit of luck going Kolkata's way here! Rishi Dhawan bowls this short and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana charges down the wicket and goes hard at the ball but gets an outside edge that flies to third man for four runs.
Rishi Dhawan replaces Nathan Ellis.
End Of The Over 8 : 60/3
10 Runs
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 1 B 7.6
N. Rana
13 (12)
V. Iyer
16 (11)
S. Raza
2-0-20-0
7.6
b
Sikandar Raza To Nitish Rana
Floats this one full and into the stumps. Nitish Rana goes for the conventional sweep this time but misses it and the ball just goes past the stumps. The take a bye as the keeper is unable to collect it.
7.5
4
Sikandar Raza To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Nitish Rana plays this one beautifully! Sikandar Raza tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana goes for the reverse sweep and finds the third man fence for four runs.
7.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Fires this one full and just outside the off pole. Venkatesh Iyer eases this down to long on for another run.
7.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Nitish Rana
Bowls this one short as well and outside the off pole. Nitish Rana cuts this towards deep point for one.
7.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Bowls this one slightly short and into the pads. Venkatesh Iyer goes back and whips this towards deep square leg for a single.
7.1
2
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Sikandar Raza tosses this one full and into the stumps. Venkatesh Iyer clips this wide of long on and takes a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 7 : 50/3
4 Runs
  • 1 LB 6.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
V. Iyer
12 (8)
N. Rana
8 (9)
N. Ellis
2-0-9-1
6.6
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Venkatesh Iyer gets on top of the bounce and pulls this towards deep square leg for another run.
6.5
1
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Bowls this one slightly shorter and outside the off stump. Nitish Rana pulls this awkwardly towards deep square leg for a single.
6.4
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Keeps bowling on a good length and outside the off stump, Nitish Rana looks to hit through the line and gets beaten.
6.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Delivers this one outside the off stump on a good length. Nitish Rana dabs this towards the cover fielder.
6.2
1
Nathan Ellis To Venkatesh Iyer
Bowls this on a good length as well and in line with the stumps. Venkatesh Iyer clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
6.1
lb
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Nathan Ellis bowls this on a good length and on a leg stump line. Nitish Rana looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. They take a leg bye as the ball rolls towards square leg.
End Of The Over 6 : 46/3
11 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 1 WD 5.4
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
V. Iyer
10 (6)
N. Rana
7 (5)
S. Raza
1-0-11-0
5.6
4
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
FOUR! That is a cracking shot from Venkatesh Iyer! Sikandar Raza bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Venkatesh Iyer rocks back and punches this towards deep cover-point for four more runs. Kolkata are 46 for the loss of one wicket after the Powerplay.
5.5
4
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
FOUR! Venkatesh Iyer uses the pace of the ball well here! Sikandar Raza bowls this full and into the pads. Venkatesh Iyer flicks this past backward square leg for four runs.
5.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Venkatesh Iyer knocks this towards mid off.
5.4
wd
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
WIDE! Bowls this one quick and full but sprays it down leg side. Venkatesh Iyer misses his sweep and the umpire calls this wide.
5.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Nitish Rana
Fires this one full and into the stumps. Nitish Rana clips this towards deep mid-wicket for another run.
5.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Continues to bowl short and at the stumps. Venkatesh Iyer flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
5.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Venkatesh Iyer
Sikandar Raza bowls this slightly short and going down leg. Venkatesh Iyer misses his pull shot and the ball hits him on his body.
Sikandar Raza to bowl now.
End Of The Over 5 : 35/3
6 Runs
  • 04.1
  • W 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 24.5
  • 04.6
N. Rana
6 (4)
V. Iyer
1 (1)
N. Ellis
1-0-6-1
4.6
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Nitish Rana defends this solidly back towards the bowler. Six runs and a wicket in this over.
4.5
2
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Bowls this one on a good length and in line with the stumps. Nitish Rana tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
4.4
4
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
FOUR! Nitish Rana opens his account with a well-placed boundary! This is bowled slightly short and at the pads. Nitish Rana whips this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
4.3
0
Nathan Ellis To Nitish Rana
Goes full and outside the off pole. Nitish Rana blocks this back to the bowler.
Skipper Nitish Rana walks out to bat now with his side in a spot of bother.
4.2
W
Nathan Ellis To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Nathan Ellis strikes and Kolkata have now lost their third wicket! He bowls this on a good length and aimed for the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz shimmies down the wicket and swings blindly. The ball shatters against the top of the off pole and Punjab are right on top of this game. Kolkata will need to rebuild this inning now if they are to have any hope of completing this run chase.
4.1
0
Nathan Ellis To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Nathan Ellis bowls this full and outside the off pole. Rahmanullah Gurbaz swings his bat and mistimes his shot towards cover.
Nathan Ellis comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 4 : 29/2
5 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
R. Gurbaz
22 (14)
V. Iyer
1 (1)
A. Singh
2-0-9-2
3.6
1
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes this towards cover-point and takes one to keep strike.
3.5
4
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Much-needed boundary for Kolkata! Arshdeep Singh misses his length as his attempted yorker turns into a full toss, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps down the wicket and flashes hard. He slices the ball to backward point for four runs.
3.4
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Make that four! Arshdeep Singh bangs this in short and at the batter. Rahmanullah Gurbaz ducks under this one and lets the keeper collect the ball.
3.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Continues to bowl full and into the pads. Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. Three dot balls in a row now.
3.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Goes full and wide outside the off pole. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to make room but has to reach for the ball and gets beaten.
3.1
0
Arshdeep Singh To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Arshdeep Singh bowls this on a good length and angles this away outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz dabs this towards point.
End Of The Over 3 : 24/2
7 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
R. Gurbaz
17 (8)
V. Iyer
1 (1)
S. Curran
2-0-20-0
2.6
1
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Sam Curran bowls this one a good length and in line with the sumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz eases this down to long on for a single.
2.5
0
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A bouncer this time outside the leg stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz charges down the wicket and goes hard at the ball as he looks to pull this away but gets beaten.
2.4
1
Sam Curran To Venkatesh Iyer
Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Venkatesh Iyer flicks this towards deep square leg for a run.
2.3
1
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls this one short and outside the off pole. Rahmanullah Gurbaz pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
Impact Player! Kolkata have also used their impact player as Venkatesh Iyer comes out to the middle to bat and replaces Varun Chakaravarthy.
2.2
0
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a good length and outside the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz dabs this towards the point fielder.
2.1
4
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Rahmanullah Gurbaz continues along his merry way! Sam Curran bowls this full and outside the off pole. Rahmanullah Gurbaz lofts this towards long on for four runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 17/2
4 Runs
  • W 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • W 1.6
A. Roy
4 (5)
R. Gurbaz
11 (3)
A. Singh
1-0-4-2
1.6
W
Arshdeep Singh To Anukul Roy OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh gets the second wicket in the over and the Punjab players are absolutely ecstatic! Another well-directed short ball angled in from outside off. Anukul Roy looks to pull this away but is cramped for room and lobs this straight into the hands of Sikandar Raza at mid-wicket. Kolkata lose their second wicket and are in a spot of bother here and will need to approach this run chase differently.
1.5
0
Arshdeep Singh To Anukul Roy
Bangs this in short and at the batter. Anukul Roy takes evasive action and ducks under this one to let it go through to the keeper.
1.4
0
Arshdeep Singh To Anukul Roy
Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Anukul Roy strokes this crisply towards the cover fielder.
1.3
4
Arshdeep Singh To Anukul Roy
FOUR! Anukul Roy showing positive intent right away! Arshdeep Singh bowls this a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Anukul Roy heaves this towards long on and that ball hits the ropes on the bounce for four runs.
1.2
0
Arshdeep Singh To Anukul Roy
Bowls this one on a good length and into the stumps. Anukul Roy dabs this towards mid-wicket.
Anukul Roy walks out to bat at number 3.
1.1
W
Arshdeep Singh To Mandeep Singh OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh has got the breakthrough straightaway! He bangs this in short and at the batter. Mandeep Singh gets inside the line of the ball and looks to pull this away but does not connect this cleanly. The ball floats towards deep square leg where Sam Curran takes an easy catch to help Punjab draw first blood. Just the start the hosts wanted and will want to apply the pressure now.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 13/0
13 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 60.5
  • 40.6
R. Gurbaz
11 (3)
M. Singh
2 (3)
S. Curran
1-0-13-0
0.6
4
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! All timing on this one! Sam Curran goes a fraction fuller and bowls this at the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
0.5
6
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! Rahmanullah Gurbaz has absolutely dispatched this one out of the ground! This is bowled on a length and in line with the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks down the wicket and heaves the ball over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
0.4
1
Sam Curran To Mandeep Singh
Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Mandeep Singh slaps this to the left of mid on and takes one.
0.3
1
Sam Curran To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz opens his account as well with a risky single! Sam Curran bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz taps this towards backward point and sets off for a run. The fielder takes aim at the striker's end and Mandeep Singh would have been gone had this hit.
0.2
1
Sam Curran To Mandeep Singh
Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Mandeep Singh clips this to the right of mid-wicket and takes a single to get off the mark.
0.1
0
Sam Curran To Mandeep Singh
Sam Curran bowls this full and outside the off stump. Mandeep Singh dabs this towards cover as he negotiates the late swing well.
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Match Info
  • Venue Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match Arshdeep Singh
  • Umpire Bruce Oxenford (AUS), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)
  • Referee Manu Nayyar (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Punjab 191/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 153/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Punjab 150/4 in 15.4 overs
  • B Rajapaksa T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Punjab 100/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between S Dhawan (15) and B Rajapaksa (37)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 69/1 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 56/1
  • Punjab 50/1 in 5.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Kolkata 146/7 in 16.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between V Iyer (12) and A Russell (35)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 118/5 in 14.0 overs
  • Kolkata 100/5 in 12.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 75/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Kolkata 50/3 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 46/3
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