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Twitter reactions: Sam Curran’s all-round heroics help PBKS thrash RR in Guwahati | IPL 2024

Sam Curran leads PBKS to win over RR in IPL 2024

In the exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, it was Punjab who emerged victorious in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. PBKS dominated the contest in all the departments and defeated Rajasthan by 5 wickets.

Sam Curran, Harshal Patel shine with the ball

Winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals elected to bat first, setting a target of 145 runs. Despite a few notable contributions from Riyan Parag (48 off 34) and Ravichandran Ashwin (28 off 19), they managed to post a total of 144/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Punjab’s bowling attack, led by Sam Curran (2 wickets for 24 runs) and Harshal Patel (2 wickets for 28 runs), kept the Royals in check.

Curran leads PBKS chase in style

Chasing a moderate target, Punjab showcased a strong batting performance, reaching the target with 7 balls to spare. Captain Sam Curran played a sensational innings, scoring 63 runs off just 41 deliveries, guiding his team to victory. Contributions from Rilee Rossouw (22 off 13) and Jitesh Sharma (22 off 20) also proved crucial in Punjab’s successful chase.

Despite some efforts from the Rajasthan’s bowlers, including Avesh Khan‘s (2 wickets for 28 runs) and Yuzvendra Chahal‘s (2 wickets for 31 runs) contributions, Punjab managed to maintain control of the game and emerged victorious by 5 wickets, with Curran rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance.

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May 15, 2024 at 11:56PM

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