Punjab Kings Defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 Wickets at Eden Gardens, thanks to Shashank Singh and Jonny Bairstow’s 84-Run Partnership in 37 Balls, Making a Giant Chase of 262 a Cakewalk.
With this win, IPL 2024 backbenchers are coming back on track. Yesterday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru also registered a win against the Hyderabad franchise, and now PBKS did it against heavyweight KKR. After this impossible win over KKR, netizens are going crazy after their stylish chase and taking sarcastic jabs at KKR’s poor bowling lineup. Let’s Have a Look at a Few Positive Reactions Currently Ruling the Internet.
What next for Punjab Kings
Looking at the playoff scenario after this game, they have moved up to the 8th position. Now, they have 5 games left, and they have to win all 5 to strengthen their playoff chances and qualify with 16 points.
Although if they don’t win all 5, they should target at least 4 games now. Looking at their form, we might see PBKS in the top 4. It all depends on their consistency and players like Shashank and Bairstow,who need to step up in the upcoming games like the way they did today.