PBKS vs KKR IPL 2023: Match in pictures - PBKS beats KKR by 7 runs on DLS method

PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2023: Punjab Kings beats Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs on DLS method after rain stopped play during KKR’s run chase. Match in Pictures.

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Rain stopped during the second innings as KKR was seven runs short as per the DRS.

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Andre Russell kept KKR in the hunt with some lusty blows. The West Indian came in with his side five down in chase of a tall target against Punjab Kings.

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Rahul Chahar made a perfect start as he removed Rinku Singh to leave Kolkata five down.

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KKR skipper Nitish Rana walked in early after the openers fell inside the PowerPlay.

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Nathan Ellis celebrates after dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz to put Punjab on top.

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Arshdeep Singh made an impact straightaway by picking two early wickets.

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Varun Chakravarthy bowled an economical spell and accounted the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan.

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit a 32-ball half-century and helped Punjab post a challenging total of 191 for the loss of five wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Dhawan and Rajapaksa added 86 runs off 55 balls for the second wicket and gave Punjab a bright start.

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Shikhar Dhawan’s IPL season was off to a good start as the Punjab skipper exhibited signs of brilliance with some cracking shots.

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Tim Southee dismissed Prabhsimran Singh to give KKR the first breakthrough.

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa took on the KKR bowlers to give Punjab a good start.

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Prabhsimran Singh got off to an attacking start with a 12-ball 23 and his knock consisted of two boundaries and as many sixes.

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Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana won the toss and opted to bowl first against Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings.

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