IPL 2023, PBKS Vs KKR: Punjab Kings Win Over Kolkata By 7 Runs Via DLS Method - In Pics

PBKS recruit Sam Curran dismissed the dangerous Andre Russell at the nick of time to ensure a seven-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit encounter of Indian Premier League in Mohali on Saturday. Chasing a huge score of 192, KKR were left stranded at 146 for 7 after 16 overs when heavy downpour put spanner on their hardwork. The DLS par score at that time was 153. Had KKR not lost Russell (35 off 19 balls), who was looking to walk away with the game and then Venkatesh Iyer to Arshdeep Singh in the next over, the par score would have been lower before heavens opened up. Despite the heroics of Russell and 'Impact Sub' Venkatesh Iyer, Kolkata suffered a 7-run defeat to Punjab.

Updated: 02 Apr 2023 8:45 am

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings vs KKR | Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore

Arshdeep Singh of Punjab Kings celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders batsman A Russel during IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Punjab Kings players leave the ground as rain stops IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Groundsmen bring covers as rain stops an IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman A Russel plays a shot during IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Sam Curran (R) of Punjab Kings with teammates celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders batsman A Russel during IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Venkatesh Iyer plays a shot during IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings vs KKR | Photo: PTI/Vijay Verma

Fans cheer up before IPL 2023 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, at stadium in Lucknow.

Punjab Kings batsman Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Punjab Kings batsman Rajapaksa celebrates his half century during IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.

Punjab Kings batter Rajapaksa plays a shot during IPL 2023 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.