IPL 2023: Punjab Kings defeat Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring thriller to extend perfect start to season
Punjab Kings rode on Shikhar Dhawan’s (86*) and Prabhsimran Singh’s (60) heroics to post a challenging 197/4 on the board before Nathan Ellis’ 4/30 helped restrict Rajasthan Royals to 192/7 in reply.
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Punjab Kings players celebrate after defeating Rajasthan Royals by 5 runs in Guwahati to register their second win of IPL 2023. Sportzpics
Prabhsimran Singh smashed 60 off 34 balls, getting Punjab Kings off to a flying start against Rajasthan Royals. Sportzpics
Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan raises his bat after completing his half-century against Rajasthan Royals. Sportzpics
RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell after collecting a four and a six in a promising start, getting dismissed by Arshdeep Singh. Sportzpics
Arshdeep Singh celebrates after dismissing Ravichandran Ashwin during the RR-PBKS clash in Guwahati. Sportzpics
Nathan Ellis was the pick of the PBKS bowlers with a haul of 4/30, getting the Player of the Match award as a result. Sportzpics
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson scored 42 off 25 balls against Punjab Kings in Guwahati. Sportzpics
Shimron Hetmyer briefly ignited Rajasthan Royals' hopes of pulling off a victory with an 18-ball 36. Sportzpics