Results for: PBKS

Sunrisers Hyderabad aims to secure a top-two position in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 with a victory over Punjab Kings in the tournament’s final double-header at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. The team has already qualified for the playoffs after their previous match against the Gujarat Titans was washed out, but a win will propel them to 17 points. This, combined with a loss by the Rajasthan Royals in their final match, would guarantee SRH a top-two finish. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have no chance of advancing to the playoffs and will be aiming to end their season on a high note and perhaps improve their current eighth-place standing. Several English players, including Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and skipper Sam Curran, have already departed the PBKS squad, creating opportunities for younger players like Shashank Singh or Rilee Rossouw to lead the team in their final match.

Ashutosh Sharma, the late-order specialist for Punjab Kings, has emerged as one of the most exciting young players in IPL 2024. Despite facing challenges in his early career, Ashutosh’s determination and unique batting style have propelled him to the forefront. His ability to hit the biggest of shots under pressure has earned him a reputation as a fearless batsman, even among the elite bowlers in the league.

In a thrilling encounter that unfolded on Thursday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a dominant 60-run victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS), effectively ending their IPL 2024 campaign. Virat Kohli spearheaded the RCB innings with an extraordinary display of batsmanship, amassing 92 runs off just 47 deliveries, including an array of boundaries. Supported by valuable contributions from Rajat Patidar (55) and Cameron Green (46), RCB posted an imposing total of 241/7 from their allotted 20 overs. PBKS’s bowling attack struggled to contain the RCB onslaught, with Harshal Patel claiming three wickets. In their pursuit of 242, PBKS faltered, succumbing to RCB’s bowling prowess. Mohammed Siraj led the charge with a three-wicket haul, while Swapnil Singh, Lockie Ferguson, and Karn Sharma each picked up two wickets. Rilee Rossouw top-scored for PBKS with a valiant half-century, scoring 61 off 27 deliveries. Post-match, Player of the Match Virat Kohli emphasized the importance of quality over quantity and expressed his unwavering determination to continuously refine his game. RCB’s victory propelled them to seventh place in the IPL 2024 points table, while PBKS’s elimination brought an end to their tournament hopes.

Virat Kohli’s exceptional batting and fielding performance led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a commanding 60-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday. Despite being dropped on two occasions, Kohli went on to smash a blistering 92 off 47 balls, becoming the first batter to cross 600 runs in the IPL with a 150-plus strike rate. In the field, Kohli effected an outstanding run out to dismiss Shashank Singh, PBKS’s best batter, and comically imitated PBKS batter Rilee Rossouw’s unique gun celebration after his dismissal.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) put up a formidable score of 261 runs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens Stadium on Thursday. Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Shreyas Iyer all contributed with blistering knocks for KKR. Despite their impressive total, KKR fell short as PBKS chased down the target with 8 wickets and 8 balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 108 off 48 balls proved to be the game-changer for Punjab. The match witnessed a record-breaking 42 sixes, with all four openers scoring half-centuries.