PBKS 5 best batting performances of all time in IPL

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are yet to win their maiden trophy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but in these 16 years, they have delivered some scintillating batting performances to their supporters. In 2008, when the inaugural edition of the cash-rich tournament was played, Australia’s Shaun Marsh became the Orange Cap winner for scoring 616 runs in 11 matches and ending up as the leading run-scorer in the competition. Punjab’s batting looks solid for the 2024 IPL edition as they have renowned names such as Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma, who are known for taking quality bowling attacks to the cleaners. Before the 2024 edition of the competition gets underway, let’s have a look at Punjab’s five best IPL knocks until today. Here are Punjab Kings' (PBKS) five top batting performances of all time: 5. Shaun Marsh’s 115 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2008 Shaun Marsh. (Photo source: BCCI/IPL) Shaun Marsh was in exceptional form in the maiden IPL edition. Against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mohali, he played a sensational knock of 115 off 69 and became the first PBKS batter to hit a century in IPL. Winning the toss, Royals’ stand-in skipper Shane Watson elected to field first, and Marsh along with his compatriot James Hopes made the visiting side regret their decision. Along with his national teammate, Marsh stitched a 133-run partnership in just 13.4 overs. Hopes departed after scoring his half-century, but that did not hinder Marsh to continue his onslaught against Rajasthan bowlers and smashed his maiden IPL ton. The stylish left-handed batter went back to the pavilion on 115 after facing 69 deliveries. Riding on his knock, Punjab posted a humongous total of 221 runs on the board and achieved a comprehensive 41-run win. The southpaw was ultimately chosen as the Player of the Match award for his stunning batting display at the home ground. 4. Paul Valthaty’s unbeaten 120 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2011 Paul Valthaty. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Paul Valthaty grabbed a lot of eyeballs during the 2011 IPL instalment due to his brilliant batting performance. Against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mohali, he scored his maiden and only IPL ton and received appreciation from former legends of the game. Bowling after winning the toss, Punjab restricted CSK to 188 in 20 overs. Following the huge target, PBKS lost their captain Adam Gilchrist early but Valthaty was too hot to handle for CSK bowlers. The right-handed batter held one end and took his team home with his unbeaten 120 off 63. Valthaty also received the Player of the Match award in his team’s six-wicket win. 3. Wriddhiman Saha’s unbeaten 115 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014 Wriddhiman Saha. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Punjab Kings (PBKS) concluded their journey in the 2014 IPL edition as runners-up, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets in the final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. PBKS failed to lift the trophy, but their wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha’s unbeaten 115-run knock off 55 deliveries was hailed. At the toss, KKR captain Gautam Gambhir emerged victorious against his counterpart George Bailey and elected to field first. In the huge game, Virender Sehwag and skipper George Bailey fell cheaply, but Saha held his nerves and built a 129-run partnership with opener Manan Vohra. The stumper-batter completed his century in 49 deliveries but didn’t throw his wicket. He returned to the pavilion after notching up 115 off just 55 deliveries. His knock also helped Kings to deliver a 200-run target to Knight Riders. 2. Virender Sehwag’s 122 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2014 Virender Sehwag. (Photo Source: Twitter) In 2014, when Punjab clashed with CSK in Qualifier 2 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Virender Sehwag showcased his batting mettle and registered his best IPL score. Before the match, MS Dhoni won the toss and invited Punjab to bat first. Dhoni’s decision went against his team, as PBKS openers Sehwag and Manan Vohra looked relentless against bowlers from the first over of the contest. Vohra departed after scoring 34 off 31, but Sehwag was merciless towards CSK’s bowling unit and helped his side post 226 runs on the board. The veteran returned to the pavilion in the 19th over of the game after scoring 122 off 58. His knock contained 20 boundaries (12 fours and eight maximums). Chasing 227, Chennai could accumulate only 202 runs in 20 overs, and Sehwag became the recipient of the Player of the Match award in his team’s 24-run win. 1. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 132 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2020 KL Rahul. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) KL Rahul, who led PBKS in 2020, ended up as the Orange Cap winner for racking up 670 runs in 14 matches at a notable average of 55.83. In the sixth game of the competition, Punjab and Bangalore squared off with each other at the Dubai International Stadium and the former got a one-sided victory due to Rahul’s second IPL ton. Bowling first after winning the toss, the Virat Kohli-led side made a massive error as the Punjab skipper hammered bowlers without showing any signs of leniency. In favourable batting conditions, Rahul smashed an unbeaten 132, which took PBKS to 206 at the end of the innings. The massive target shattered the chasing team's confidence, as the Bengaluru-based team were capitulated on 109 against a strong Punjab bowling unit. Also Check: IPL Orange Cap Winners List

PBKS 5 best batting performances of all time in IPL

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are yet to win their maiden title in the Indian Premier League.

3. Wriddhiman Saha’s unbeaten 115 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014