IPL 2023 [Twitter Reactions]: Arshdeep Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa send PBKS to victory over KKR
In a thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, PBKS emerged victorious by 7 runs (DLS method).
After winning the coin toss, KKR elected to bowl first. The home side posted an awe-inspiring total of 191/5 in their 20 overs thanks to brilliant contributions from their top and middle class batsmen. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (50 points on 32) was the top scorer for the Kings while Shichar Dhawan (40 runs on 29) and Sam Curran (26 runs on 17) also played valuable strokes. for KKR, Tim Southee (2 wickets for 54 runs) was the choice of the bowlers.
In response, the Knight Riders started poorly and quickly lost their openers. However, Andrew Russell (35 points out of 19) played a cameo to keep their hopes alive. But Arshdeep Singh (3 wickets for 19 runs) led a brilliant bowling effort by the Kings which limited KKR to 146/7 in 16 overs.
For the Mohali based franchise, Arshdeep was the standout performer with the ball, while Sikandar Raza (1 wicket for 25 runs) and Nathan Ellis (1 wicket for 27 runs) also bowled well.
Arshdeep was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his brilliant bowling performance. The match was interrupted by rain and the Dhawan-led side was declared the winner by 7 runs.
It was a great start to the tournament for PBKS, owned by Preity Zintalooking to continue the momentum in the upcoming games, while Shahrukh Khan’s KKR would hope to bounce back in their next game.
This is how Twitter responded:
1️⃣th game, 1️⃣th win! 🤩
Sadde 🦁s performed a blockbuster show in Mohali! 🫶#JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaSquad #PBKSvKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/o0nuBho9aA
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2023
#NGL, this Dhawan-Rajapaksa partnership is top notch. 👏
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 1, 2023
Hum Jeet Gaye 🥹❤️
So proud of this team.❤️@PunjabKingsIPL#JazbaHaiPunjabi #PunjabKings #PBKSvKKR #IPL2023 #KKR #PBKS #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/5ofWiXajZe— Aarushi Joshi (@Aarushijoshi6_) April 1, 2023
Exactly one year apart, Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s two best innings in IPL, in terms of our Attack Ratings, came against KKR. Today’s knock is also his highest score in IPL.
01/04/2022- 31 runs from 9 balls (225)
01/04/2023- 50 runs off 31 balls (206)
(*Attack Classification)#PBKSvKKR #IPL2023— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) April 1, 2023
PBKS starts the season on a winning note.#ipl2023 #cricket #PBKSvKKR | 📝 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0UeP12LZzc
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 1, 2023
My favorite Sri Lankan player. Welcome to the IPL Rajapaksa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FhbD0bEmsy
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) April 1, 2023
Rajapaksa has to be the biggest draw for any IPL team lately. No one thought he would make the XI looking at the Punjab squad but the man has been batting with unreal intent since he got the chance.
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) April 1, 2023
Punjab beat Kolkata by 7 runs by DL method.
Arshdeep Singh is the hero. pic.twitter.com/tGNGSef5Xs
— Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2023
Arshdeep Singh, the generation jewel pic.twitter.com/ofZckVllOJ
— jasmine Gavin Thomas (@TiredOfProcess) April 1, 2023
In Powerplay, Arshdeep Singh has the best strike rate (19.5) and second best average (24.25) since 2020 in IPL (min 300 balls bowled). One of the best Powerplay bowlers in recent times.#PBKSvKKR #IPL2023
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) April 1, 2023
🦁 MATCH WINNER! Arshdeep Singh was the X factor for the Punjab Kings tonight.
👏 He was at his best when he took 3 wickets to secure PBKS this win!
📷BCCI • #ArshdeepSingh #PBKSvKKR #IPL #IPL2023 #TATAIPL #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/Dzoz9Lb890
— The Army of Bharat (@thebharatarmy) April 1, 2023
What a great spell by Arshdeep Singh @arshdeepsinghh 🔥@realpreityzinta
1st : W 0️⃣ 4️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ W
2nd: 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 1️⃣ 4️⃣
3rd : 1️⃣ 1️⃣ W 1️⃣ 1️⃣ 6️⃣#IPL2023 #IPLonJioCinema #PBKSvKKR #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/U8EMzgUifv— Zain Rajpoot (@zain_rajpoot39) April 1, 2023
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