The 42nd match of IPL 2024 was a great thriller. After the exceptional batting performance of Kolkata Knight Riders, the Punjab Kings recorded an amazing masterclass in batting. They were chasing the target of 262 runs in the 19th over. Punjab Kings all-rounder Sam Curran set an unwanted record by conceding 50 runs or more in six or more matches.
Unwanted recording by Curran:
In the 42nd match of the tournament, Kolkata Knight Riders faced the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens. But as the game progressed, the competition became more intense. Batting first, KKR put a total of 261 runs on the board. In the first innings, the Punjab Kings bowlers struggled to stop them. Fielding errors and allowing too many runs put them behind.
In a high-profile game against Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran found himself in an unwanted league of bowlers. Along with the likes of Indian star players and international heavyweights, Curran conceded 50 runs or more for the sixth time or more, paralleling Mohit’s seven hits, the most by any bowler in the tournament’s history. Bhuvneshwar, Shami, Cummins and Rabada share the grade, six expensive spells each.
Adding to his woes, Sam Curran’s performance marked the fifth costliest bowling figure by a Punjab Kings bowler in IPL history. He even surpasses Afghanistan’s Mujeeb ur Rahman, whose costly 0/66 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 still holds the record for the franchise’s most expensive spell. Curran’s struggle on the field not only highlighted his personal setback, but also underscored the historic magnitude of his achievement.
Punjab’s rule:
In a dramatic showdown between the Punjab Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders, the decision went in favor of the Punjab Kings, who opted to bat first in the hope of posting an impressive total score. Initially, Kolkata bowlers dominated but the Punjab Kings fought back bravely and overcame a few errors in the field to show their resilience. Arshdeep Singh shone with the ball and secured two crucial goals despite the relentless pressure from Kolkata.
The turning point came when Rahul Chahar’s dismissal of Sunil Narine gave the Punjab Kings the breakthrough they desperately needed. Captain Sam Curran and Harshal Patel contributed to the Calcutta batting line-up’s woes with a wicket each. Through disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs, the Punjab Kings managed to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to a challenging total of 261 runs. Despite early setbacks, the Punjab Kings’ unwavering determination laid the foundation for an exciting comeback in the second innings.
Coming into the game with back-to-back defeats, the Punjab Kings once again showed determination against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Their refreshed approach paid off as Prabhsimran Singh kick-started the innings with a blistering half-century, setting the pace for the Punjab Kings’ resurgence. However, the spotlight was on Jonny Bairstow, whose stunning century helped the Punjab Kings win. Aided by Shashank Singh’s crucial contributions, Bairstow’s heroics led the Punjab Kings to a stunning 8-wicket triumph and marked a remarkable turnaround for the team.
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