Strong start for Punjab in chase after KKR's onslaught

April 26, 2024 21:52

PBKS 22-0 (2 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard

Prabhsimran Singh has taken the place of Arshdeep Singh, partnering with the returning Jonny Bairstow for tonight's opening for PBKS.

It's Dushmantha Chameera's first start for KKR, and he begins with a short delivery that catches Prabhsimran off guard, striking him around the ribs. Prabhsimran manages to get off the mark with a legbye, while Bairstow also opens his account with a single. Prabhsimran then guides one towards the leg side for another single. Bairstow follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his intent early on. The over concludes with a single and a dot ball, with 8 runs coming off it.

After the first over, PBKS stands at 8-0.

Harshit Rana takes the ball from the other end, and Bairstow's shot finds the fielder, resulting in no run. A delivery heading down the leg side earns PBKS a legbye. Prabhsimran showcases his batting prowess with a powerful whip to the leg side, clearing the boundary for a six! However, Bairstow's attempt to power one to cover finds the fielder again, resulting in no run. Prabhsimran continues his aggressive approach, smoking another delivery away for a magnificent six! The over concludes with a single, adding 14 runs to PBKS's total off the over.

After 2 overs, PBKS reaches 22-0, with 240 runs needed from 108 balls.

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