Punjab Kings in action during IPL 2023© BCCI
Punjab Kings on Wednesday became the first ever team to post four consecutive totals over 200 scores in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. North Indian side achieved the feat during match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Mohali. In the match, PBKS posted 214/3 in their 20 overs. They continued their run of over 200 posts, posting 201/6 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), 201 all out against Lucknow Super Giants and 214/8 against Mumbai Indians. They were powered by strokes from Liam Livingstone (82* in 42 balls, with seven fours and four sixes), Jitesh Sharma (49* in 27 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) and Shikhar Dhawan (30 in 20 balls with five fours ).
Piyush Chawla was the bowlers’ choice for MI with 2/29 in four overs. Arshad Khan also got a wicket. Jofra Archer went wicketless and gave away 56 runs in four overs.
Chasing 215, MI skipper Rohit Sharma lost to a duck, but rapid fifties Ishan Kishan (75 in 41 balls, with seven fours and four sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (66 in 31 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) drew them back in the game. Later, Tilak Verma (26*) and Tim David (19*) played cameos to secure MI their fifth victory with seven balls and four wickets in hand.
Nathan Ellis was the bowlers’ choice for PBKS, taking 2/34 in four overs. Arshdeep Singh got one wicket but gave away 66 runs in 3.5 overs. Rishi Dhawan also got a wicket.
With this victory, MI has moved up to sixth place, with five wins and four losses, together good for 10 points. PBKS also has a similar win-loss record, but ranks seventh due to a lower net run rate.
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