Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 58 - Live Cricket Score
Indian Premier League, 2024 | 9 May 2024, Thur, 7:30 PM IST | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
RCB
241/7 (20 ov)
PBKS
181/10 (17 ov)
Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
POTM Virat Kohli said:
"For me it's still quality over quantity. For me it works really well. Also the understanding of the game allows you to practice less, just try to replicate that. It's an evolving process. I brought out the slogsweep against the spinners. I didn't practice it, I know I have hit it the past. Always looking to expose that side of the field against spin. It needs a bit of conviction. I have been managing to stay ahead of that thought. I am trying to keep up with the strike rate for me and the team. The only way to go through a tournament is to be honest with ourselves. We had those losses on the trot, we just had a honest conversation. We needed to pull up our socks. That game against KKR went down to the wire. We wanted to play for our self respect. We just can't go out there and play in such a way and disappoint our fans. The confidence is back and we are on a roll. We have to depend on several other factors," Virat said.
Winning skipper Faf du Plessis said:
"That was a good game. We have scored 200-plus in the last 5-6 games. We have had good conversations, we were making the same mistakes over and over again. Needed aggression with the bat. We just spoke about taking wickets. We have 6-7 options in the bowling department. You need some form in your side. With a bit of luck is also required. We had a few guys looking for wickets and runs at the start of the tournament. The boys have shown character to turn it around. Everyone has chipped in with runs and the bowlers are taking wickets. For us it's important to focus on ourselves.We want to stick to the style of play that we want to do, if we do that it'll prove we are a really good team," Faf said.
Losing skipper Sam Curran said:
"A lot of positive signs throughout the season, but not enough to get over the line unfortunately. We knew that we had the best side for the rest of the tournament and feel gutted for the team. Gotta keep our heads up, keep learning and keep becoming better. Really enjoyed leading a great bunch of guys, would have loved a few more wins. We had some highs, and some record run-chases as well,. Lots of disappointment and apologize to the fans, we will keep fighting. The ups and downs have been quite tough, but you gotta keep learning and keep working hard," Curran said.
RCB WIN BY 60 RUNS
Massive victory for RCB. They defeated PBKS by 60 runs and with that, they remain alive in the playoffs race. PBKS are eliminated.
Siraj strikes!
Mohammed Siraj picked up the wicket of Harshal Patel. Golden duck for him. PBKS are 174/9
Sam Curran departs
Sam Curran departed after scoring 22 runs off 16 balls. Lockie Ferguson picked up the wicket. PBKS are 170/8
Ashutosh Sharma departs
Ashutosh Sharma departed after scoring eight runs off five balls. Mohammed Siraj picked up his first wicket of the night. PBKS are 164/7
WOW VIRAT KOHLI!
Virat Kohli's direct throw from the cover got the better of Shashank Singh, who was way ahead of his crease. He departed for 37 runs off 19 balls as PBKS are 151/6
14 runs off the over
Karn Sharma proved expensive. 14 runs off the over as PBKS are 146/5
End of the 12th over
PBKS are 132/5
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
Swapnil Singh picked up the wicket of Liam Livingstone, who departed without opening his tally. PBKS are 126/5
CLEANED HIM UP
Karn Sharma picked up the wicket of Jitesh Sharma. He is going to a very poor form. Jitesh departed for five runs as PBKS are 125/4
Seven runs off the over
RCB are bouncing back. PBKS are 114/3 after 10 overs.
Rilee Rossouw departs
Dangerous Rilee Rossouw departed after scoring 61 runs off 27 balls. Massive wicket for RCB. PBKS are 107/3. Karn Sharma gave the breakthrough.
16 runs off the over
Another huge over for PBKS. They are scoring at a quick rate. PBKS are 96/2 after eight overs.