PBKS scored 142 runs. The team lost all wickets in the first innings. The IPL 2024 match was between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The game took place on Sunday. It was hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
PBKS stand-in skipper Sam Curran won the toss, electing to bat first. A quickfire 35 off 21 balls from opening batsman Prabhsimran Singh gave them a flying start in the powerplay. However, Singh’s innings was cut short in the sixth over when he was dismissed, opening the floodgates for Gujarat Titans bowlers to make further inroads.
The opening stand of 52 runs for PBKS was promising. But, their middle order faltered, crumbling swiftly. Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and R Sai Kishore’s spin trio wove a trap, ensnaring the home team’s batters, reducing them to 99/7. Harpreet Brar’s cameo of 29 (12) helped push Punjab Kings to a respectable total of 142.
The fans appreciated the low-scoring first innings of the 37th IPL 2024 match between PBKS and Gujarat Titans. They responded to the action by posting fascinating memes on social media networks.
Here’s some of the better reactions:
RCB also has a branch in north India. It’s called PBKS ????
— Sumti Jain (@sumtijain26) April 21, 2024pic.twitter.com/FbYg0rlLAz
GT Spinner R Sai Kishore Reflects on his Stellar Performance in IPL 2024 Clash Against PBKS
At the mid-innings break, Gujarat Titans left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore commented on his outstanding bowling performance, saying:
“Tried to give my best for the team. Grateful for the opportunity given today. I gave my 120% and luckily it paid off. I felt that I have to slow it down. It was a better decision to bowl like that on this pitch. After the first two balls I realized bowling into the wicket is the way to go on this pitch and just tried to vary the pace and keep it tight.”
R Sai Kishore
On missing a couple of games, Kishore added:
“I feel the team comes first. Surely, it is difficult but the team comes first. I was waiting for the opportunity.”
R Sai Kishore