Curran's all-round show lifts Punjab to win

May 15, 2024 23:16

Punjab 145-5 (18.5 ovs) vs Royals 144-9 | Scorecard

Avesh to bowl the penultimate over. Ashutosh swings hard but miscues the ball on the off-side for a single before Curran pulls the next over midwicket for a six to take Punjab close.

Curran hits a full toss down to long-on for a single before Ashutosh lofts the length ball from Avesh over long-on for a six.

Avesh tries the bouncer as Ashutosh pulls it to fine leg for a single to take Punjab Kings to victory.

Curran finishes unbeaten on a fine innings of 63 from 41 balls, having hit three sixes and five fours, while Ashutosh played a cameo of 17 not out from 11 balls.

Punjab Kings cruise to 145/5 in 18.5 overs to win by five wickets with seven balls to spare.

Though they have qualified for the play-offs, Rajasthan Royals' woes continue to mount as they suffer their fourth defeat in a row.

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