Saikiran Uppuluri
Saikiran Uppuluri
In a thrilling start to their IPL 2024 campaign, Punjab Kings secured a four-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals at the new stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Sam Curran’s impressive half-century and Abishek Porel’s impactful cameo guided Punjab Kings to their first win of the season.
Delhi Capitals, batting first, posted a competitive total of 174/9, with Shai Hope and Abishek Porel playing crucial innings after a shaky start. In response, Punjab Kings got off to a positive start with Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow scoring quick runs. However, Ishant Sharma’s early breakthroughs and some tight bowling from Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav kept the Kings in check.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Punjab Kings stayed on track in the chase, thanks to contributions from Prabhsimran Singh and Sam Curran. Curran’s brilliant knock of 63 off 47 balls, supported by Liam Livingstone’s unbeaten 38, ensured that Punjab Kings reached the target with four balls to spare.
The match featured several standout performances, including Curran’s match-winning innings, Kuldeep Yadav’s economical spell, and Abishek Porel’s explosive finish with the bat. Overall, it was a thrilling contest that set the tone for an exciting season of IPL 2024.
