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IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Highlights: An anti-climatic end to the game, as PBKS beat KKR by 7 runs as per DLS method.

For Punjab, Bhanuka Rajapaksa timed the ball well to slam a delightful half-century, but Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back to pick wickets in the second half as Punjab Kings posted 191/5 in an IPL 2023 match at the I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium.

On a flat pitch and fast outfield, Punjab were threatening to score upwards of 200, as they reached 100 runs in the first ten overs. But Kolkata, whose bowlers majorly struggled, picked four wickets in the second half as PBKS could make only 91 runs to end up at a score nine short of 200.

Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl first. 

Playing 11 for both sides:

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prabhsimran Singh(w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy



  1. 07:53 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: PBKS won

    The rain has not stopped. PBKS won by 7 runs as per DLS method.

  2. 07:38 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: Rain Stops Play

  3. 07:18 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: KKR 146/7 (16)

    With the wicket of Venkatesh Iyer, Punjab will find themselves in a comfortable position. KKR need 46 off 24 balls.

  4. 07:01 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: KKR 115/5 (13.4)

    Either, Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell have to bat till the end if KKR wish to reach anywhere near 192. The partnership is now 37 off 23 balls. KKR need 75 off 37 balls.

  5. 06:26 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: KKR 46/3 (6)

    Even though Kolkata has lost the top 3 batters, all is not lost for them in the chase. Venkatesh Iyer and captain Nitish Rana have got some task to do so. KKR need 145 off 83 balls

  6. 05:58 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: KKR 13/1 (1.1)

    Arshdeep Singh strikes in his first over. Mandeep Singh miscues it as Sam Curran takes an easy catch. 

  7. 05:14 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score:

    PBKS finish on 191 for 5 after 20 overs. Sam Curran and Shahrukh 23(13) contributed well for that.

  8. 05:05 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: PBKS 168/5 (18)

    KKR bowlers have pulled the situation a bit in their favour. Sam Curran will be hoping to stay for the next two overs as PBKS target 200.

  9. 04:42 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: 142/4 (14)

    Jitesh Sharma - what a brilliant T20 cameo by the youngster. Just when Punjab Kings needed it. Sikandar Raza walks in at number 6.

  10. 04:23 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: PBKS 104/1 (10.1)

    This is excellent counter attack by Punjab Kings batter. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is cruising to a milestone. Shikhar Dhawan complimenting him well from the other end.

  11. 04:12 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: PBKS 79/1 (8)

    Rajapaksa-Dhawan's stand has gone 50. This is an ideal way to operate in a T20 innings. Can they continue it for long?

  12. 03:59 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: PBKS 56/1 (6)

    The powerplay ends as Punjab Kings will be satisfied with the score after 6 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Shikhar Dhawan are key batters as they both are excellent players of spin and can be aggressive against Sunil Narine.

  13. 03:45 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: PBKS 23/1 (2.3)

    The experience of Tim Southee ends Prabhsimran's cameo. Bhanuka Rajapaksa joins the skipper early in the innings.

  14. 03:28 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2023:

    Shikhar Dhawan at the toss: We would have fielded first. We have got a balanced side, so hopefully we will do good. The team preparation has been good and we will look to dominate the game, hoping for a great season ahead. We are eager to win the trophy and I am looking to lead from the front. My overseas players are - Bhanuka, Nathan Ellis, and Sam Curran, don't remember the fourth name.

  15. 03:20 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score:

    Nitish Rana at the toss: We will bowl first, it has rained in the last two days so there would be some moisture. I am excited because very few people get this opportunity. It is a game of cricket so there is not much pressure. The impact players rule is in its initial stage. We have to see that the decisions we take prove to be right.

  16. 03:02 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score: KKR Opt To Bowl

    KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first.

  17. 02:44 PM, 01 Apr 2023

    LIVE IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Cricket Score:

    Hello and welcome to the live cricket coverage of match no.2 of the Indian Premier League between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders here at the PCA stadium in Mohali.