PBKS vs RCB: IPL 2023 Live: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered an easy 24-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 27 of IPL 2023 at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The hero of the match was undoubtedly Mohammed Siraj, who put up a stellar performance with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets to bundle out PBKS to 150 in 18.2 overs. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
While RCB bowled brilliantly on a sluggish wicket, Punjab Kings’ batting downfall in the match was mainly due to their own errors. The hosts gifted a few wickets to RCB early on, including two run-outs. Stand-in skipper Sam Curran threw his wicket at a crucial time with the lazy running in 10th over.
The all-rounder dug out a yorker on the final ball of the 10th over and set himself off for the single. However, the Englishman didn’t put extra effort into taking a quick single and was short of his ground as Wanindu Hasaranga fired a direct hit at the bowler’s end.
Direct-Hit number 2⃣ 🎯
It’s @Wanindu49 with the throw this time 😎#PBKS skipper Sam Curran has to walk back.
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Earlier, RCB’s top order had laid the foundation for a big score, with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli both scoring half-centuries. However, PBKS managed to fight back and restrict RCB to 174/4. Harpreet Brar dismissed Kohli (59) and Glenn Maxwell (0) off consecutive deliveries, while Nathan Ellis got the better of du Plessis (84).
In response, PBKS got off to a horrendous start, losing 4 wickets inside the powerplay. Opener Prabhsimran Singh (46) and wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma (41) were the lone warriors for the hosts with the bat as the side got bundled out for 150.
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