TATA IPL 2024: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals 2nd Match Highlights and Player of the Match: In the second match of Tata IPL 2024, in the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, with the help of Liam Livingstone’s decisive six in the last moments, Punjab Kings achieved a thrilling victory over Delhi Capitals by 4 wickets.
The specialty of the match was that Delhi wasted chances on the field, which proved costly. Chasing the target of 175 runs, the Punjab team made a strong start with Dhawan and Bairstow but faltered for a while.
Batting at No. 4 with Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran took advantage of DC’s fielding flaws to keep the scoreboard ticking. Despite a late effort by Khaleel Ahmed to turn the match in DC’s favor by taking two wickets in the 19th over, Curran’s crucial 63 runs set the stage.
Earlier, DC had set a target of 174 runs, which was boosted by a 25-run attack in the last over. Despite a good start, DC’s batsmen, including Warner and Marsh, failed to score.
Shai Hope’s 33 runs was the highest score, with Abhishek Porel’s cameo also adding to his total. Punjab’s bowlers, especially Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel, kept things tight, taking two wickets each.
The match underlined the importance of fielding and seizing the moments, with Punjab Kings beating Delhi Capitals to start their campaign with a win.
TATA IPL 2024: After the PBKS vs DC match, Both Captains shared Feelings
Captain Rishabh Pant: “Losing Ishant to injury really affected us, essentially leaving us a bowler short. Abishek’s performance was a highlight, but being a bowler down made it tough.
Despite the nerves, I felt our score was competitive, but Ishant’s absence due to injury put us at a disadvantage. We’re not looking for excuses, but playing short-handed on this pitch was a challenge.
Abishek’s innings was exceptional, especially considering his limited experience; his effort really lifted our finale.”
Captain Shikhar Dhawan: “It’s a fantastic feeling to start with a win. Being back on the field and gearing up for this tournament has been my focus since the last IPL ended.
I won’t lie, stepping into this competitive arena again had me a bit nervous. After the explosive last over, I chose not to engage with anyone immediately since I was about to bat, and I believe in giving the bowlers their space to process their emotions. We’ve got time tomorrow to regroup, discuss, and enhance our game for the better.”
TATA IPl 2024: PBKS vs DC Match No.2 Player of the Match
Sam Curran: “Feeling great about our opening win and my performance. The key was to stay until the end. Cricket’s about taking calculated risks at the right moments. Having a bit of luck on your side definitely helps. The conditions were in our favor tonight, with minimal spin and the pace on the ball aiding my gameplay.”
TATA IPL 2024: Punjab Kings Batting: 177/6 Overs 19.2
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Shikhar Dhawan (c) | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 137.50 | b Ishant Sharma |
| Jonny Bairstow | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 300.00 | run out (Ishant Sharma) |
| Simran Singh | 26 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 152.94 | c David Warner b Kuldeep Yadav |
| Sam Curran | 63 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 134.04 | b Khaleel Ahmed |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | st Rishabh Pant b Kuldeep Yadav |
| Liam Livingstone | 38* | 21 | 2 | 3 | 180.95 | Not out |
| Shashank Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Rishabh Pant b Khaleel Ahmed |
| Harpreet Brar | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | Not out |
TATA IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals Batting: 174/9 Overs 20
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| David Warner | 29 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 138.10 | c Jitesh Sharma b Harshal Patel |
| Mitchell Marsh | 20 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 166.67 | c Rahul Chahar b Arshdeep Singh |
| Shai Hope | 33 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 132.00 | c Harpreet Brar b Kagiso Rabada |
| Rishabh Pant (c)(wk) | 18 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 138.46 | c Jonny Bairstow b Harshal Patel |
| Ricky Bhui | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | c Jitesh Sharma b Harpreet Brar |
| Tristan Stubbs | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 | c Shashank Singh b Rahul Chahar |
| Axar Patel | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 161.54 | run out ((sub) Tanay Thyagarajan) |
| Sumit Kumar | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | c Jitesh Sharma b Arshdeep Singh |
| Abishek Porel | 32* | 10 | 4 | 2 | 320.00 | Not out |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | run out (Shashank Singh) |
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