PBKS vs KKR Scorecard:
2nd Match, Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali, 1st April 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Punjab Kings
Kolkata Knight Rider
Toss:
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana has received the toss and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings in the 2nd match of IPL 2023 on April 1, aiming to start a campaign by winning the first match. Both played not good cricket in the last season 2022, finishing 6th and 7th, respectively. The teams can be led thru new skippers. Nitish Rana will lead KKR while Shikhar Dhawan will captain PBKS.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) batting:
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan(c) | 40 | 29 | 6 | 137.93 | |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | 23 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 191.67 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 50 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 21 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 190.91 |
| Sikandar Raza | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 123.08 |
| Sam Curran | 26 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 152.94 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
Extras 4 (NB1, W2, LB1)
Total Runs 191/5 (20 overs)
Did not bad
Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
KKR bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | W | R | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umesh Yadav | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 6.75 |
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 13.5 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 10.0 |
| Varun Chakravathy | 4 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 6.5 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 10.7 |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batting:
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeep Singh | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Anukul Roy | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 34 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 121.4 |
| Nitish Rana | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Rinku Singh | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Andre Russell | 35 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 184.2 |
| Shardul Thakur | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 266.6 |
| Sunil Narine | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350.0 |
Extras 6 (2NB, 1W, 2B, 2LB)
Did not bat Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav
Punjab Kings Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | W | R | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 12.6 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 6.3 |
| Nathan Ellis | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 9.0 |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 8.3 |
| Rishi Dhawan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15.0 |
| Rahul Chahar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Match Details:
| Toss | KKR won the toss, elected to bowl first |
| Series | IPL |
| Season | 2023 |
| Player of the match | NO announced because of rain |
| Match day | 1 April 2023 –day night (20 overs) |
| Umpires | Bruce Oxenford, Yeshwant Barde |
| TV Umpires | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| Match Referee | Manu Nayyar |
| Points | KKR 2, PBKS 0 |
| Venue | Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Match Results | PBKS win |
Conclusion:
In a thrilling encounter at the Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Punjab Kings emerged victorious against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2nd match of IPL 2023. KKR, led by Nitish Rana, won the toss and opted to bowl first. PBKS, under the captaincy of Shikhar Dhawan, put up a formidable total of 191/5 in 20 overs, with notable contributions from their batting lineup.
KKR, in response, showcased a competitive spirit but fell short of the target, managing a total of 185/4 in their 20 overs. Despite the rain, the player of the match was not announced. The match, characterized by a high-scoring affair and intense cricketing action, marked a positive start to the campaign for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2023 season.
FAQs:
Who won the toss in the PBKS vs KKR match?
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana won the toss and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings.
What was the total score of Punjab Kings in the match?
Punjab Kings posted a total of 191/5 in their 20 overs.
Who was the player of the match in the PBKS vs KKR game?
The player of the match was not announced due to rain.
What were the key contributions in PBKS batting?
The batting highlights for Punjab Kings included notable performances from their batsmen, contributing to the team’s total score of 191/5. Specific contributions can be found in the provided batting table.
What were the bowling figures for KKR in the match?
The bowling figures for Kolkata Knight Riders can be found in the provided bowling table, showcasing the individual performances of their bowlers in the game.
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