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PBKS s Harpreet Brar took three crucial RCB wickets in the middle-order
PBKS registered their third victory in seven games in IPL 2021
Skipper KL Rahul scored a combative 91 while Harpreet Brar accounted for three key batsmen as Punjab Kings (PBKS) thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 34 runs in an IPL match, in Ahmedabad on Friday. Put into bat, PBKS were in a spot of bother at one stage but Rahul s perseverance, power-hitting of Chris Gayle (46) and energy of Brar (25) ensured they had a competitive 179 for five on board. Rahul and Gayle shared a 80-run stand but PBKS s middle order collapsed as Brar, batting at number seven, was the only other batsman to manage a double-digit score.
IPL 2021, Match 26: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- Toss Report
KL Rahul, Virat Kohli. Image Credits: BCCI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have won the toss against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 26 of IPL 2021 and elected to bowl first in Ahmedabad. The 26th match of IPL 2021 is all set to take place between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Punjab Kings have had a shambolic start to the tournament this year as they are currently in the 6th position of the
IPL 2021 points table. Punjab have so far played 6 matches in this season and have registered only a couple of wins. RCB, on the other hand, have been in absolutely fine form this season and have registered 5 wins out of the 6 games they have played.
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AHMEDABAD: Skipper KL Rahul scored a combative 91 while Harpreet Brar accounted for three key batsmen as Punjab Kings thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs in an IPL match, here on Friday.
Put into bat, Punjab were in a spot of bother at one stage but Rahul s perseverance, power-hitting of Chris Gayle (46) and energy of Brar (25) ensured they had a competitive 179 for five on board.
Rahul and Gayle shared a 80-run stand but Punjab s middle order collapsed as Brar, batting at number seven, was the only other batsman to manage a double-digit score.
Rahul and Brar then added 61 runs for the unbeaten eighth wicket to rescue the side after the RCB bowlers had seized the initiative following Gayle s dismissal in the 11th over.
IPL 2021: KL Rahul, Harpreet Brar star in Punjab’s 34-run win over RCB
By Mansoor| Published: 30th April 2021 11:28 pm IST Punjab Kings win during match 26 of the Vivo Indian Premier League 2021 between the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on the 30th April 2021. Photo by: Deepak Malik / Sportzpics for IPL
Ahmedabad: Skipper KL Rahul scored a combative 91 while Harpreet Brar accounted for three key batsmen as Punjab Kings thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs in an IPL match, here on Friday.
Put into bat, Punjab were in a spot of bother at one stage but Rahul’s perseverance, power-hitting of Chris Gayle (46) and energy of Brar (25) ensured they had a competitive 179 for five on board.
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