PBKS off to a victorious start in IPL 2023 with seven-run win over KKR in rain-affected game

Punjab Kings restricted Kolkata Knight Riders to 146/7 after setting them 192 to win before the heavens opened up and washed the remainder of the game out.

PBKS' Sam Curran celebrates after removing KKR's Andre Russell. Sportzpics

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PBKS' Bhanuka Rajapaksa plays a shot during his innings of 32 balls against KKR. Sportzpics

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PBKS all-rounder Sam Curran plays a shot during his unbeaten knock of 26 off 17 balls against KKR. Sportzpics

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The start of KKR's chase was delayed due to issues relating to the floodlights at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali. Sportzpics

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PBKS all-rounder Sikandar Raza celebrates after getting rid of KKR captain Nitish Rana. Sportzpics

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Andre Russell and Venkatesh Iyer briefly reignited KKR's hopes with a 50-run sixth-wicket stand against PBKS. Sportzpics

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Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Punjab Kings bowlers with figures of 3/19 from three overs. Sportzpics

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The groundstaff at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium bring the covers out after rain intensifies at the end of the 16th over during KKR's run chase.