New Delhi: Sam Curran and Shahrukh Khan late firework help Punjab kings (PBKS) to put formidable total on the board. The host lost control over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struck back-to-back and Punjab were 5 wickets down in 18 overs.

Last over thriller

15 overs came from the last six balls, that’s the last over that PBKS wanted. All thanks to the Sam Curran late little song with the bat. Curran alongside Shahrukh Khan, who chipped 11 runs off 7 balls.

For his aggressive batting display and a confident half-century, @BhanukaRajapak3 becomes the 🔝 performer from the first innings of the #PBKSvKKR contest 👌🏻👌🏻 #TATAIPL

Take a look at his batting summary 🔽 pic.twitter.com/3JruWRDabO

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 1, 2023

KKR bowling performance

Meanwhile, Tim Southee was the most expensive among KKR bowlers. The Kiwi quick conceded 54 runs and scalped two wickets in his quota. Sunil Narine too was hammered for 40/1, while Shardul Thakur conceded 43 runs without failing to pick a wicket.

50-runs partnership

Bhanuka Rajapaksa played the crucial 50 runs knock after Prabhsimran Singh returned backed after quick 23 runs off 12 balls. The Sri Lankan batter stitched 50-runs stand with the skipper Dhawan.

Sadde Sheran da intent. 🔥👌

Boundaries galore in our very first outing with the bat. 🤩#JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #PBKSvKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/WoOthucVqD

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2023

PBKS vs KKR Playing XI