Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 2 - Live Cricket Score
Indian Premier League, 2024 | 23 Mar 2024, Sat, 3:30 PM IST | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
DC
174/9 (20 ov)
PBKS
177/6 (19.2 ov)
Player of the Match: Sam Curran
Sam Curran adjudged POTM:
"Really pleased. Amazing way to start the tournament on our new homeground, nothing better. They were, those two are world-class bowlers and played a lot of cricket for India but we knew if we could take it deep, we had a chance. To bat with my great mate Livi at the other end was special. At that stage I had to take those risks and thankfully luck was on my side. The wicket got slightly better under lights, the ball was travelling and not much spin and pace was coming on. [on him bowling just one over] We have got some great options this season and nice additions, maybe in Bangalore it will be a different thing, most importantly we got the win," Curran said.
Here's what winning skipper Shikhar Dhawan said after the toss:
"It feels great, I was happy to be on the ground. After the last IPL, I'm playing such a high competitive cricket, I was a bit nervous. [on the chat at the innings break] That time I did not chat with anyone as I was supposed to go for batting. The bowlers need their space, so we will chat tomorrow and learn and get better. We leaked a few extra runs, of course first match of the season and nerves are there. I feel under lights the wicket got better and Sam played an amazing innings and Livi finished it off. I didn't know much records here, it's a new ground. Did not assess much. We practiced in the day and under lights as well. Wanted the other team to use their brains on how to go here," Dhawan said.
Here's what Rishabh Pant said after the match:
"I think Ishant's injury was clearly evident in the field, we were already one bowler short because of our batting, Abishek Porel did well to give us those extra runs, but we were always one bowler short. The boys did well to drag us back into the match at various stages. Was pretty nervous (on his comeback), there was a bit of tension, but I started to enjoy myself. No excuses, having a bowler short was never good, but credit to PKBS for the way they played. He's pretty new (on Porel), 3rd or 4th game (for him), the way he batted was very special, looking forward to more from him as the season moves forward," Pant said.
HUM JEET GAYE MOMENT FOR PBKS!
That is one way to finish the game! 💥
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 23, 2024
We win!!🥳#TATAIPL2024 #PBKSvDC
LIVINGSTONE FINSIHED IN STYLE!
Liam Livingstone hits a cracking six to finish things off. Punjab Kings win the match by four wickets.
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WARNER?
David Warner has dropped a catch 😳#PBKSvDC | #PBKSvsDC | #DCvPBKS pic.twitter.com/rUMU7AFumg
— 𝐀 𝐃 𝐔 💎 (@cricfootadnan) March 23, 2024
Sam Curran's dismissal:
Khaleel removes Sam Curran..!! #PBKSvDC | #PBKSvsDC | #DCvPBKS
— 𝐀 𝐃 𝐔 💎 (@cricfootadnan) March 23, 2024
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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
Khaleel Ahmed picked up his second wicket as Shashank Singh failed to open his tally. Pant picked up a simple catch in the end as Khaleel is on a hat-trick. IS THERE A TWIST? PBKS need eight off eight.
KHALEEL STRIKES!
Pacer Khaleel Ahmed picked up the crucial wicket of Sam Curran, who departed after scoring 63 runs off 47 deliveries. PBKS are 167/5 after 18.3 overs. Eight runs now needed off nine balls.
LIVINGSTONE JOINS THE PARTY!
Livingstone finished the over with a massive six. 18 runs off the over. Marsh leaked 52 runs in his four overs as PBKS are 165/4 after 18 overs. PBKS need 10 runs to win in two overs.
Short, Wide, Punished!
Marsh gives width to Curran who cuts to pick up a boundary over point. Stunning batting from the England international.
MAXIMUMMMM!
Sam Curran is looking to finish the match early. Hits a cracking six to help PBKS get closer to the target. 50-run partnership comes up with that six.
11 runs off the over
PBKS are 147/4 after 17 overs.
Six runs off the over
PBKS are 136/4 after 16 overs.
HALF-CENTURY FOR SAM CURRAN!
Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Sam Curran completes his half-century in 39 deliveries. Beautifully crafted knock as he would now hope to finish things well.