IPL 2024, PBKS vs DC Highlights: Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone take Punjab Kings off to a successful begin | Cricket Information

Rishabh Pant’s hopes for a triumphant return had been dashed as English all-rounder Sam Curran’s aggressive fifty propelled Punjab Kings to an exhilarating four-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals of their IPL season opener.Curran’s explosive 63 off simply 47 balls, supported by Liam Livingstone’s brisk 38 not out from 21 deliveries, guided Punjab to efficiently chase down 175 runs with 4 balls to spare.Regardless of Pant’s comeback, Delhi Capitals struggled to set a formidable goal, ending at 174 for 9. DC’s ‘Impression Participant’ Abhishek Porel’s quickfire unbeaten 32 off 10 balls was the spotlight of their innings.Punjab Kings’ chase started strongly, however Shikhar Dhawan’s dismissal by Ishant Sharma for 22 off 16 balls introduced an early setback. Prabhsimran, stepping in at quantity three as the house staff’s alternative of ‘Impression Participant’, confirmed aggression however fell sufferer to Ishant’s misleading supply after a quick resistance.Jonny Bairstow’s unfortunate run-out compounded Punjab’s woes, leaving them at 100 for 4 within the twelfth over. Regardless of Prabhsimran’s spirited effort of 27 off 17 balls, Kuldeep Yadav’s well timed strikes added strain on Punjab’s batting lineup.Within the early levels, Punjab discovered themselves underneath quick strain from the dynamic Australian opening pair of David Warner, who scored 29 runs off 21 balls, and Mitchell Marsh, who contributed 20 runs off 12 deliveries, showcasing an array of boundaries.Marsh capitalized on a free supply from Sam Curran, flicking it off his pads for the day’s first boundary. Making the most of one other subpar supply, Marsh skillfully dispatched Curran to the boundary, setting the tone for Delhi Capitals’ innings.To not be outdone, Warner demonstrated his aggressive intent by lofting left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh for a six after which discovering the boundary by means of the cover-point area.The onslaught prompted Punjab Kings’ captain Shikhar Dhawan to make a bowling change, introducing Kagiso Rabada, however Marsh continued his assault, dispatching a brief supply over deep backward sq. for a towering six.Arshdeep returned to the assault solely to be met with one other huge six from Marsh, this time clearing the long-off boundary.Nevertheless, Arshdeep had the final chortle as he induced Marsh right into a mistimed drive, leading to a catch for Rahul Chahar at cowl level.Regardless of the lack of his opening associate, Warner endured together with his aggressive method, putting Rabada for a boundary by means of mid-off earlier than executing a outstanding scoop shot for a most over effective leg.Harpreet Brar managed to stem the stream of runs with a formidable first over, however Chahar conceded 14 runs in his opening over, with Shai Hope contributing with a six and a 4.Harshal Patel dealt a big blow by dismissing Warner in his first over, bringing Rishabh Pant, amidst cheers from the group celebrating his outstanding restoration from a automotive accident in December 2022, to the crease.Pant managed a few boundaries earlier than falling to Harshal in a delicate dismissal.In the meantime, Rabada eliminated Hope, and Chahar accounted for Tristan Stubbs as Delhi Capitals discovered themselves struggling at 128/6 by the sixteenth over.

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