KKR vs PBKS Match Highlights: KKR Wins by 5 Wickets
Match Summary
The 53rd match of IPL 2023 saw the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumph against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 5 wickets on May 8, 2023, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The encounter was a nail-biting affair, with both teams fighting valiantly.
KKR's Batting Performance
KKR won the toss and elected to field first. PBKS posted a competitive total of 168 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The top scorers for PBKS were Liam Livingstone (64 runs) and Shikhar Dhawan (49 runs). In response, KKR chased down the target with just 3 balls to spare, scoring 171 runs for 5 wickets. Nitish Rana (74 runs) and Andre Russell (25 runs) made crucial contributions for KKR.
PBKS's Bowling Performance
PBKS's bowlers put up a valiant fight, with Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh picking up two wickets each. However, KKR's batsmen showed determination and resilience, eventually guiding their team to victory.
Highlights
* Liam Livingstone's blistering knock of 64 runs for PBKS * Nitish Rana's match-winning 74 runs for KKR * Andre Russell's quickfire 25 runs in the final over * KKR's strategic bowling, restricting PBKS to 168 runs
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