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Sam Curran argues that after PBKS's world record pursuit, Cricket is turning into baseball
Led by Jonny Bairstow's sensational century, Punjab Kings set a new benchmark for the highest run chase in T20 cricket history, surpassing KKR's 261/6 with eight wickets and eight balls remaining.
Punjab Kings' Record-Breaking Triumph: Defeat KKR by 8 Wickets in Historic Chase
Led by Jonny Bairstow's scintillating century, Punjab Kings shattered records previously held by South Africa's national team, who chased down 259 runs against West Indies last year. This remarkable feat eclipsed the previous IPL milestone set by Rajasthan Royals, who chased down 224 runs against KKR, mirroring their achievement against then Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2020.
IPL 2024: Punjab Kings' Shashank and Ashutosh Lead Spectacular Victory against Gujarat Titans
Shashank Singh showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten 61 runs, steering Punjab Kings to victory alongside Ashutosh Sharma, as they chased down the daunting target set by Gujarat Titans, securing their second win in four matches.
CSK Bag Daryl Mitchell for Rs 14 Crore in IPL 2024 Auction, PBKS Acquire Harshal Patel for Rs 11.75 Cr
Meanwhile, Harshal Patel of India drew attention as Gujarat Titans initiated bidding at 2 crore, soaring to 11.75 crore, finally secured by Punjab Kings.
IPL 2023: Curran, Shahrukh, and Jitesh power Punjab Knigs to 187/5 against Rajasthan Royals
After a shaky start, Jitesh and Curran steadied the innings with a crucial 64-run stand before the latter got dismissed. Then, Shahrukh joined Sam and the duo established an unbeaten 73-run partnership off 37 balls, taking 46 runs off the last two overs to take Punjab to 187/5 in 20 overs.
IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to bowl first against unchanged Punjab Kings
In a last-minute change, RR spinner Ravichandran Ashwin missed Friday's game due to a back spasm. On the other hand, PBKS are unchanged. "We will bowl. Looking at the dimensions and looking at what we require in the tournament, it is better to bowl. We need to win the game. Then see how the other games go. If you want to play good T20 cricket, you need to forget things.
IPL 2023: Yashasvi has learnt the art of converting 50s into 100s from Kohli, says Sehwag
The race to playoffs in IPL 2023 continues to get interesting as teams are making every possible effort to keep themselves in the hunt. With an aim to keep their outside chances of making it to the playoffs in the 'Toughest T20', Punjab Kings host Rajasthan Royals at their second home ground in Dharamsala.
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