Punjab’s chances of making it to the Playoffs have lessened and they will be dependent on the results of the matches of the other teams.
Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in the 64th match of IPL 2023 on Wednesday. In the game played at PBKS home ground Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, PBKS suffered a loss by 15 runs. With the loss, Punjab’s chances of making it to the Playoffs have lessened and they will be dependent on the results of the matches of the other teams. PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl. Coming to bat first, PBKS registered a massive target as they finished with 214/2 in the 20 overs. When it comes to the chase, the Delhi batters managed to score 198/8 in the 20 overs.
Batting first, DC openers, Prithvi Shaw and David Warner started the team’s innings on a strong note. While, Shaw was finally back among runs with a 38-ball 54, Delhi skipper Warner also contributed 46 off 31 balls. Rilee Rossouw registered his maiden fifty and smashed 82 not out off just 37 balls as Delhi Capitals scored 213/2. For Punjab Kings, Sam Curran had figures of 2/36 in four overs.
In reply, Punjab batters couldn’t chase the massive total and were restricted to a score of 198/8. Wickets kept losing but, Liam Livingstone stabilized the innings and turn the table with his knock of 94 runs off 48 deliveries. However, PBKS batters fell short of 15 runs. Anrich Nortje ended his spell for DC with 2/36.
DC are now on 10 points from 13 games while Punjab Kings stay on 12 points from 13 games and the best they can reach is 14 points.
Delhi Capitals Playing XI: David Warner(c), Prithvi Shaw, Philip Salt(w), Rilee Rossouw, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Yash Dhull, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh
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