Punjab Kings won by 16 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in the match 31 of the Indian Premier League at the Mulanpur Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, April 15. It was actually an exciting encounter that became a classic low scoring thriller.
To bat first, PBK was excluded for 111 in 15.3 overs. Prabhasimran Singh (30 out of 15) was the only batsman, who was killed above or more than 200. A stand by Shashank Singh (18 runs 17) and Zewear Bartlet (11 runs) was very important for the ninth wicket. Harshit Rana finished with three-wickets (3/25 in three overs).
In response, KKR was skitted for 95 to play less 95 balls from his opposition. Angkarish Raghuvanshi (37 on 28th) and Ajinkya Rahane (17 for 17) ensured KKR's race at 55 at the end of their powerplay. However, Raghuvanshi's dismissal provoked collapse with Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28).
talking points
1. Harshit Rana-Ramandip Singh Duo strikes three times
Harshit and Ramandeep Singh combined three times to get rid of the top order of PBK. Priyash Arya, Prabhasimran, and Shreyas Iyer were rejected with all Ramandeep's fielders and harsh the bowler.
2. Angkrish Raghuvanshi provides a very important counter-hand
Raghuvanshi came to a point where KKR lost some wickets to chase. Along with Rahen, the 20 -year -old led the charge inside the powerplay. His stunning knock appeared that KKR would run away with the game.
3. PBKS bowlers string seven border-cum overs simultaneously
After the end of the powerplay, the bowling unit of the hosts implemented the squeeze and did not bowl to capitalize a single loose delivery for the KKR batsmen. As a result, the seven-over spell produced a total of six wickets.
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who said what?
Ajinkya Rahane, KKR (losing captain)
Nothing to explain, we all saw what happened there. Very disappointed with the effort. I will blame, played the wrong shot, although it was missing. He was not very certain (his chat with Angkrish after being given LBW). He said that this could be an umpire call. I did not want to take a chance at that time, I was not even sure. That was the discussion. Not really (there was NRR in the mind?). We really batted badly as a batting unit, we take full responsibility. The bowlers really did well on this surface, limiting a strong Punjab batting lineup to 111. As a person, you still have to be confident and positive. On this wicket, batting (better) with full face. The sweep was very difficult to play. Continue the intention but play cricket shots. We were careless and they should take full responsibility. At the moment, a lot of things are going on in my head. This was an easy pursuit for us. When I go up, I need to keep myself calm and then think what boys have to say. Still has to be positive. Half of the tournament is still left. It has to be addressed and proceeded.
Shreyas Iyer, PBKS (winning captain)
It is difficult to express in words. I was just supporting my instinct. I noticed that the ball turned a little, the Egypt asked to control his breath a little. We needed to attack and the right players were at the right places. It is difficult to talk now and this kind of victory makes it special. I felt personally, when I went out to bat, I had to face two balls – one was low and one hit under the bat, people were finding it difficult to sweep. There was a variable in the wicket, we got a decent total to be honest, seeing the victory of 16 runs,. The boom was not coordinated. It was behind our mind and we asked the bowlers to keep it in mind. And they carried out it. Two wickets in two overs, which gave us that kind of speed and both batsmen came and moved towards them. When we saw that the Egypt saw the ball inside, our expectations and expectations were high and I wanted the ground to attack and right in front of their face so that they make mistakes and the tide turned towards us. It is important that we be humble and do not have much with this victory. It is important that we take all positive from this game and try to execute from the ball one in the next game.
Yuzvendra Chahal, match players
I think it was a team's effort, we wanted to be positive, taking 2-3 wickets in the powerplay, the pitch was not easy. There was also a turn in the pitch. My first ball changed, so Shreyas said that let's have a slip, we needed to take wickets to win the game as the runs were less. I always had confidence in myself. I always wonder how to get the batsmen out, I separated my speed so that the batsmen had to try to kill.
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