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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 2 Match Summary

PBKS vs KKR, 2023 - T20 Summary

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard
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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)
PBKS 191/5
Bat Top Batsmen
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
50 (32)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 156.25SR
<a href=/cricket/players/737-shikhar-dhawan-playerprofile>Shikhar Dhawan</a>
Shikhar Dhawan
40 (29)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 137.93SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Tim Southee
ECON 13.50
4
OVERS
54/2
R/W
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/1
R/W
KKR 146/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1536-andre-russell-playerprofile>Andre Russell</a>
Andre Russell
35 (19)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 184.21SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110573-venkatesh-iyer-playerprofile>Venkatesh Iyer</a>
Venkatesh Iyer
34 (28)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 121.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
ECON 6.33
3
OVERS
19/3
R/W
Bowler
Rahul Chahar
ECON 6.00
2
OVERS
12/1
R/W
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Commentary
16 OV
10 Runs
A. Singh to V. Iyer S. Thakur S. Narine
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • W 15.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
18 Runs
S. Curran to A. Russell V. Iyer S. Thakur
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • 414.4
  • W 14.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
18 Runs
N. Ellis to V. Iyer A. Russell
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 213.3
  • 2 NB 13.4
  • 7 NB 13.4
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
R. Chahar to V. Iyer A. Russell
  • 112.1
  • 612.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
8 Runs
H. Brar to A. Russell V. Iyer
  • 211.1
  • 011.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 1 B 11.6
11 OV
3 Runs
R. Chahar to R. Singh A. Russell V. Iyer
  • W 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
5 Runs
S. Raza to N. Rana R. Singh V. Iyer
  • 09.1
  • W 9.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
15 Runs
R. Dhawan to N. Rana V. Iyer
  • 48.1
  • 68.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
10 Runs
S. Raza to V. Iyer N. Rana
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 1 B 7.6
7 OV
4 Runs
N. Ellis to N. Rana V. Iyer
  • 1 LB 6.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
11 Runs
S. Raza to V. Iyer N. Rana
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 1 WD 5.4
  • 05.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
6 Runs
N. Ellis to R. Gurbaz N. Rana
  • 04.1
  • W 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 24.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
A. Singh to R. Gurbaz
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
7 Runs
S. Curran to R. Gurbaz V. Iyer
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
4 Runs
A. Singh to M. Singh A. Roy
  • W 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
13 Runs
S. Curran to M. Singh R. Gurbaz
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 60.5
  • 40.6
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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