IPL 2023 [Twitter Reactions]: Arshdeep Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa steer PBKS to victory over KKR

In an exhilarating encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the Punjab Cricket Affiliation IS Bindra Stadium, PBKS emerged victorious by 7 runs (DLS technique).

After profitable the toss, KKR elected to bowl first. The house group posted a frightening complete of 191/5 of their 20 overs, due to good contributions from their prime and middle-order batters. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (50 runs off 32) was the highest scorer for the Kings, whereas Shikhar Dhawan (40 runs off 29) and Sam Curran (26 runs off 17) additionally performed useful knocks. For KKR, Tim Southee (2 wickets for 54 runs) was the decide of the bowlers.

In response, the Knight Riders began off poorly, dropping their openers rapidly. Nevertheless, Andre Russell (35 runs off 19) performed a cameo to maintain their hopes alive. However Arshdeep Singh (3 wickets for 19 runs) led an excellent bowling effort from the Kings, which restricted KKR to 146/7 in 16 overs.

For the Mohali-based franchise, Arshdeep was the standout performer with the ball, whereas Sikandar Raza (1 wicket for 25 runs) and Nathan Ellis (1 wicket for 27 runs) additionally bowled properly.

Arshdeep was adjudged the ‘Participant of the Match’ for his good bowling efficiency. The match was interrupted by rain, and the Dhawan-led facet was declared winner by 7 runs.

It was an incredible begin to the match for Preity Zinta-owned PBKS, who can be seeking to carry ahead the momentum within the upcoming matches, whereas Shahrukh Khan’s KKR can be hoping to bounce again of their subsequent recreation.

Right here’s how Twitter reacted:

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1️⃣st match, 1️⃣st win! 🤩

Sadde 🦁s placed on a blockbuster present in Mohali! 🫶#JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaSquad #PBKSvKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/o0nuBho9aA

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2023

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#NGL, this Dhawan-Rajapaksa partnership is top-notch. 👏

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 1, 2023

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Hum Jeet Gaye🥹❤️
So so pleased with this group.❤️@PunjabKingsIPL#JazbaHaiPunjabi #PunjabKings #PBKSvKKR #IPL2023 #KKR #PBKS #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/5ofWiXajZe

— Aarushi Joshi (@Aarushijoshi6_) April 1, 2023

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Precisely one yr aside, Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s prime two innings in IPL, by way of our Assault Scores, got here in opposition to KKR. At present’s knock can also be his highest rating in IPL.

01/04/2022- 31 runs off 9 balls (225)
01/04/2023- 50 runs off 31 balls (206)
(*Assault Score)#PBKSvKKR #IPL2023

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) April 1, 2023

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PBKS begins the season on a profitable word.#ipl2023 #cricket #PBKSvKKR | 📝 https://t.co/DymSPH4ckg #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0UeP12LZzc

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 1, 2023

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My favorite Srilankan participant. Welcome to the IPl Rajapaksa. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FhbD0bEmsy

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) April 1, 2023

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Rajapaksa have to be the most important lottery for any IPL group in latest instances. Nobody thought he would make it into the XI punjab’s squad initially however man’s been batting with unreal intent ever since he acquired an opportunity.

— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) April 1, 2023

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Punjab beat Kolkata by 7 runs in line with the DL Methodology.

Arshdeep Singh is the hero. pic.twitter.com/tGNGSef5Xs

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2023

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Arshdeep Singh the generational gem pic.twitter.com/orZckVllOJ

— jasmine Gavin Thomas (@TiredOfProcess) April 1, 2023

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In Powerplay, Arshdeep Singh has the most effective strike fee (19.5) and 2nd finest common (24.25) since 2020 in IPL (min. 300 balls bowled). Probably the greatest Powerplay bowlers in latest instances.#PBKSvKKR #IPL2023

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) April 1, 2023

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🦁 MATCH-WINNER! Arshdeep Singh was the X issue for the Punjab Kings tonight.

👏 He was at his standard finest as he picked 3 wickets to guarantee PBKS of this victory!

📷 BCCI • #ArshdeepSingh #PBKSvKKR #IPL #IPL2023 #TATAIPL #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/Dzoz9Lb890

— The Bharat Military (@thebharatarmy) April 1, 2023

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What a Nice Spell By Arshdeep Singh @arshdeepsinghh 🔥@realpreityzinta

1st : W 0️⃣ 4️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ W
2nd : 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 0️⃣ 1️⃣ 4️⃣
third : 1️⃣ 1️⃣ W 1️⃣ 1️⃣ 6️⃣#IPL2023 #IPLonJioCinema #PBKSvKKR #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/U8EMzgUifv

— Zain Rajpoot (@zain_rajpoot39) April 1, 2023