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MI vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Arshdeep Singh’s Masterclass Hands Punjab Kings 13-Run Win Over Mumbai Indians | Cricket News
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MI vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Arshdeep Singh’s Masterclass Hands Punjab Kings 13-Run Win Over Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

[ad_1] Death overs specialist Arshdeep Singh shattered stumps at will in a tense final over as Punjab Kings were back to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring entertainer in IPL, on Saturday. After Sam Curran's 29-ball 55 led Punjab Kings to a massive 214 for 8, Mumbai Indians took the game into the final over due to fine counter-attack from Cameron Green (67 off 43 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (57 off 26 balls). The duo added 75 off only 36 balls.Arshdeep struck a decisive blow in the 18th over to dismiss an on-song Suryakumar with Mumbai needing another 33 from 15 balls, and bowled an impressive final over while accounting for Tilak Varma (3) and Nehal Wadhera (0) to return with figures of 4-0-29-4.However the hosts only managed 201 for 6 as Arshdeep b...
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“Can’t Buy Experience With Rs 18 Crore”: Virender Sehwag Minces No Words In Criticism Of Sam Curran | Cricket News
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“Can’t Buy Experience With Rs 18 Crore”: Virender Sehwag Minces No Words In Criticism Of Sam Curran | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sam Curran was run out for 10 runs against RCB© BCCI/SportzpicsPunjab Kings look like a team in trouble at the moment without their skipper Shikhar Dhawan. Chasing a target of 175 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, PBKS were bowled out for a paltry 150. Leading the team in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran failed to inspire the team both with the bat and the ball, and was run out for just 10 runs off 12 balls. Unimpressed with Curran's decision-making, especially with regards to his run out, Sehwag didn't mince words while criticising the English all-rounder who was bought for a whopping INR 18.50 crore in the auction.Curran remains one of the most sought-after all-rounders in the game. But, at the age of 24, he hasn't had as much experience under his belt as player...
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IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians Eye Fourth Win On The Trot, Face Wounded Punjab Kings | Cricket News
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IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians Eye Fourth Win On The Trot, Face Wounded Punjab Kings | Cricket News

[ad_1] Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians have found their mojo and will be favourites against a faltering Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash on Saturday. Having made a poor start with defeats in first two matches, Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.On the other hand, Punjab Kings, ranked seventh in the points table, have stuttered in the absence of their regular captain and the highest run-scorer Shikhar Dhawan, who is unlikely to play against Mumbai Indians here at the Wankhede Stadium owing to a shoulder injury.Dhawan played a key role in PBKS making a confident start to the season but his absence has made a significant di...
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Faf Du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj Script 24-run Win For Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings | Cricket News
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Faf Du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj Script 24-run Win For Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings | Cricket News

[ad_1] Faf du Plessis played a special knock despite a rib injury before Mohammed Siraj produced his best figures in the IPL to set up a 24-run win for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings on Thursday. Playing as an 'Impact Player' due to his injury, Du Plessis plundered 84 off 56 balls and shared a 137-run opening wicket stand with stand-in captain Virat Kohli (59 off 47) to steer RCB to 174 for four after being put in to bat.Though in-form skipper Shikhar Dhawan was unavailable for the second game in a row, Punjab had enough firepower to chase down 175 but lost too many wickets at the start of the chase.Siraj delivered with wickets with the new ball as well as in the death overs to end up with 4/21 in four overs and secure a welcome victory for his team. Jitesh Sharma's cou...
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PBKS vs RCB Live Score Updates: RCB Look To Climb Into The Top Half, Face Punjab Kings | Cricket News
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PBKS vs RCB Live Score Updates: RCB Look To Climb Into The Top Half, Face Punjab Kings | Cricket News

[ad_1] PBKS vs RCB Live Updates: RCB look to get back to winning ways.© BCCI/IPLPBKS vs RCB, IPL 2023 Live Updates: Punjab Kings (PBKS) look to make it back-to-back wins when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. PBKS edged out Lucknow Super Giants in their previous outings, thanks to Sikandar Raza's half-century. RCB, on the other hand, narrowly lost out to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The focus will be on RCB's bowling once again, which has underfire so far in the tournament. Barring Mohammed Siraj, no other RCB bowler has managed to have a positive impact. However, star pacer Josh Hazlewood was seen bowling in the nets, which will certainly boost the morale of the players in the camp. For P...
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Shikhar Dhawan’s Injury On Punjab Kings’ Mind As They Take On Royal Challengers Bangalore | Cricket News
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Shikhar Dhawan’s Injury On Punjab Kings’ Mind As They Take On Royal Challengers Bangalore | Cricket News

[ad_1] Punjab Kings (PBKS) would be sweating over skipper Shikhar Dhawan's injury at a time when they need all their firepower against an extremely tough but luckless Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Thursday. Dhawan, 37, who is one of the bright spots in the PBKS team, was ruled out against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 15 in Lucknow due to a shoulder injury and England all-rounder Sam Curran marshalled the side during their two-wicket win at the Ekana Stadium.There were several unlikely heroes, who put their hands up in the game, with 36-year-old Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza emerging the leading run-getter for the side with a polished 57, while Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh and Tamil Nadu cricketer M Shahrukh Khan guided the ...
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‘Captain’ Sam Curran Rewrites History Books With Special Record | Cricket News
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‘Captain’ Sam Curran Rewrites History Books With Special Record | Cricket News

[ad_1] Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran on Saturday recorded the best bowling figures by a player on his captaincy debut in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL). The 24-year-old all-rounder accomplished this feat during his side's IPL 2023 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. He took over the captaincy in place of Shikhar Dhawan, who missed the match due to an injury. Curran registered figures of 3/31 in his four overs. He had an economy rate of 7.80. He took the wickets of Marcus Stoinis, Krisnappa Gowtham and IPL debutant Yudhvir Singh. He also scored six runs with the bat.He went past legendary Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who took 2/28 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on his capta...
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“He Is A Finisher”: Anil Kumble Praises Punjab Kings Star After Win vs Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News
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“He Is A Finisher”: Anil Kumble Praises Punjab Kings Star After Win vs Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News

[ad_1] Punjab Kings went into the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow for a Saturday evening contest with the Lucknow Super Giants and walked out with a 2-wicket win in a close contest. The Super Giants were led by KL Rahul, who scored 74 runs (56b, 8x4, 1x6) to help them set a target of 160 runs. Sam Curran, who was leading the Kings in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, was the pick of the bowlers and picked up three wickets. The Kings chased this down with 3 deliveries to spare, catapulted to the win by Sikander Raza's first IPL half-century (57, 41b, 4x4, 3x6) and a fiery unbeaten 23 off 10 balls by Shahrukh Khan.Shahrukh Khan's all-around performance for the Punjab Kings wasn't forgotten, as an expert former India Test captain Anil Kumble complimented the fielding exploits from Khan in the win, "I...
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IPL 2023: Big Blow For Punjab Kings As Shikhar Dhawan Misses Game vs Lucknow Super Giants – Here’s Why | Cricket News
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IPL 2023: Big Blow For Punjab Kings As Shikhar Dhawan Misses Game vs Lucknow Super Giants – Here’s Why | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of Punjab Kings' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants due to injury on Saturday. The PBKS skipper suffered a niggle during the last match against Gujarat Titans and he was replaced by Sam Curran as the captain. PBKS is at the sixth position in the points table with a total of four points and two wins and two losses in four matches. LSG is at the second position with six points, three wins and a loss in four matches. Atharva Taide makes his IPL debut with PBKS. Curran won the toss and opted to field at the Ekana Stadium.PBKS skipper Curran said at the toss, "We will bowl first. Something we have not done all season so just needed a change-up. Also, our first toss that we have won this season. Shikhar picked up an injur...
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