PBKS vs KKR IPL 2023 Highlights Match in Pictures: Arshdeep, Rajapaksa shine; PBKS beats KKR

PBKS vs KKR IPL 2023 Highlights: Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball and Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit a brilliant half-century as Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs (DLS Method).

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Arshdeep Singh was named the player of the match for his fine show with the ball. The fast bowler finished with figures of 3-0-19-3 and played an instrumental role as Punjab registered its first win of the season.

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Rain stopped play during KKR’s run chase and Punjab was ahead in terms of DRS. Kolkata was seven runs short when the umpires took the players off the field.

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Andre Russell entertained with a cameo as the West Indian knocked the ball out of the park.

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Sikandar Raza dismissed KKR skipper Nitish Rana and helped Punjab stay on top of the game.

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KKR skipper Nitish Rana stabilised the run chase after the early fall of wickets.

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Nathan Ellis further dented KKR’s run chase by dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Kolkata lost three wickets inside the PowerPlay.

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Arshdeep Singh provided the perfect start for Punjab by picking two early wickets.

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Tim Southee was the pick of the KKR bowlers with two wickets.

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Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa forged an important 86-run stand for the second wicket.

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Sam Curran provided the finishing touches to the Punjab innings with an entertaining cameo.

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit a fine half-century to help Punjab post a challenging total on the board.

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