KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Highlights: Andre Russell and Rinku Singh were the star of the night as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Punjab Kings by 5 wickets in a last-ball thriller at the Eden Gardens on Monday. Russell hit 42 not out off 23, while Rinku scored 21 not out off 10 balls -- an innings that included a match-winning boundary. Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan's half-century, followed by crucial cameos from Harpreet Brar and Shahrukh Khan guided Punjab Kings to 179 for 7 in 20 overs. Dhawan scored 57 runs 47 balls while Shahrukh hit 21 not out off 8 and Brar scored 17 not out off 9. Varun Chakravarthy (3 for 26) and Harshit Rana (2 for 33) were the pick of the bowlers for KKR. PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan had won the toss and opted to bat.
Here are the Highlights of KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2023 match, straight from Eden Gardens, Kolkata:
- 23:23 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: KKR win!!!Rinku Singh wins it for KKR. The side has won the game by 5 wickets. Rinku moved towards the leg side to create room for himself on the final delivery. Arshdeep Singh followed him but with a full toss. The KKR star hit the ball away for a four through the backward sqaure leg region for a four.
- 21:22 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: Punjab Kings in 179/7 20 oversPunjab Kings finish their innings at 179/7 in 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders. For PBKS, Shikhar Dhawan smashes 57 while Jitesh Sharma scores 21. On the other hand, Varun Chakaravarthy takes three wickets while Harshit Rana takes two wickets for KKR.
- 21:09 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Suyash Sharma joins the party and provides another breakthrough to Kolkata Knight Riders as he dismisses Sam Curran 4. Curran tries to go for a big hit but fails to time it properly as the ball goes up and lands into the hands of Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
- 20:59 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: Rishi, Curran key for PBKSAfter the losing the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan, 5-down Punjab Kings now rely on Rishi Dhawan and Sam Curran for a stable partnership as they aim to take their side to a good total. In the previous over, the duo score seven runs off Sunil Narine.
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- 20:25 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: Dhawan, Jitesh keyShikhar Dhawan and Jitesh Sharma are stitching a stable partnership for Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders. The duo is dealing in boundaries and taking their side to a good total. In the previous over of Suyash Sharma, Jitesh smashes a six as the spinner leaks nine runs.
- 20:17 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: PBKS in troublePunjab Kings have lost three wickets in a quick succession. Currently, Shikhar Dhawan and Jitesh Sharma and trying to build a stable partnership and taking their side to a good total. In the previous over, the duo smash six runs off Varun Chakaravarthy's delivery.
- 20:02 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: PBKS go past 50Despite losing two wickets in a quick succession, Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone keep the momentum towards Punjab Kings. In the previous over of Andre Russell, the duo smash 19 runs which include three boundaries from Livingstone and a boundary from Dhawan.
- 19:42 (IST)KKR vs PBKS, Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Harshit Rana has provided Kolkata Knight Riders with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Prabhsimran Singh for 12. Prabhsimran tries to go for a big hit but the ball hits the edge and wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps.
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