Punjab Kings handed a seven-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders according to the D/L method. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side put 191 runs on the board courtesy of a half-century from Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
After the first innings, a floodlight failure delayed the match for 30 minutes. Once the game resumed, KKR’s top order failed to deliver, but Andre Russell brought his team close with blistering innings. Several top cricketers reacted to Punjab Kings’ victory over KKR and took to social media platforms. Rajapaksa, himself posted a tweet and wrote, “What a great way to kick off our season!! @PunjabKingsIPL. Glad to have contributed with the bat! Let’s keep improving !! Thanks for all your love and support! #IPL2023 #PunjabKings #PBKSvsKKR”. Here are a few top reactions.
Punjab will next face Rajasthan Royals on April 5.
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