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PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Rahul Chahar removes Rinku Singh for 4. Rinku goes for big hit but Sikandar Raza takes a brilliant catch at the deep mid-wicket as KKR lose their fifth wicket in the chase. Andre Russell is the new man in, who will be joining Iyer at the crease. 

KKR 80/5 (10.1 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!!! Sikandar Raza gives a massive breakthrough to PBKS as he removes Nitish Rana for 24. Rana tries to go for a four but Rahul Chahar intercepts and takes a brilliant catch at the backward point. KKR in deep trouble as they have lost four wickets in the chase of 192. 

KKR 75/4 (9.2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! After hitting a brilliant boundary, Nitish Rana hits a massive six on the very next delivery of Rishi Dhawan. He unleashes a shot towards the deep mid-wicket as the ball goes sailing over the fence. Brilliant batting from the skipper. 

KKR 70/3 (8.2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Nitish Rana continues to bring KKR back on track as he gets another boundary off Sikandar Raza’s delivery. Rana goes for a reverse sweep and the fielder at the short leg makes a dive but fails to stop it from going for a four. 

KKR 59/3 (7.5 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: Back-to-back fours

Venkatesh Iyer keeps some hope alive for KKR as he smashes two back-to-back fours on Sikandar Raza’s delivery. The first one comes after he places s hot between backward square leg and short fine-leg. The second one comes after he punches it hard and beats the cover point fielder for a four. 

KKR 46/3 (6 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Skipper Nitish Rana gets off the mark in style as he hits a four on Nathan Ellis’ delivery. He plays a pull shot towards the deep backward point and the fielder fails to stop it from going across the boundary line for a four. 

KKR 33/3 (4.4 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Nathan Ellis enters with a bang as he dismisses the dangerous looking Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 22. Gurbaz completely fails to judge the delivery as the ball clears up the off-stump. Third wicket gone for KKR as they land in deep trouble now. 

KKR 29/3 (4.2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets a boundary off Arshdeep Singh’s delivery. The ball hits the outer edge and beats the third man and goes for a brilliant boundary. 

KKR 28/2 (3.5 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Rahmanullah Gurbaz keeps the hope alive for KKR as he hits a brilliant boundary off Sam Curran’s delivery. Gurbaz gets forward and lofts over mid-off as the ball comfortably goes for a four. Magnificent stuff from Gurbaz as KKR need a strong partnership.

KKR 21/2 (2.1 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: Venkatesh Iyer comes in place of Varun Chakaravarthy

KKR called-in Venkatesh Iyer in place of Varun Chakaravarthy. KKR have lost two wickets in the massive chase of 192 runs and will definitely look for a stable partnership in order to make a comeback in the game.

KKR 17/2 (2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Arshdeep Singh strikes again and removes Anukul Roy for 4. Roy tries to get a four but Sikandar Raza gets in between and takes a catch, Arshdeep Singh gives a deadly stare to Roy as he walks back to the dugout. Second wicket gone for KKR in the chase. 

KKR 17/2 (2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Arshdeep Singh enters and provides a massive breakthrough to Punjab Kings as he dismisses Mandeep Singh for 2. Mandeep tries to go for a big shot but Sam Curran takes a brilliant catch at the deep backward square leg. KKR lose their first wicket in the chase. 

KKR 13/1 (1.1 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! After hitting a huge six, Gurbaz continues the carnage and smashes a boundary off Sam Curran on the very next ball. Gurbaz flicks and beats mid-wicket on the dive to his right. 13 runs off the first over as KKR off to a brilliant start in the chase. 

KKR 13/0 (1 over)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! Rahmanullah Gurbaz opens his arms and fires a huge six off Sam Curran’s delivery. Gurbaz steps forward and unleashes a shot towards the long-on as it goes for a giant 101m long six. Excellent stuff from Gurbaz. 

KKR 9/0 (0.5 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: We are back

Hello and welcome back to the second innings of the Match 2 of IPL 2023 between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR are chasing 192 in 20 overs with Mandeep Singh and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opening the batting attack. For PBKS, Sam Curran will be bowling the first over.

PBKS vs KKR Live: Play resumes

The lightsmen successfully resolve the issue of the the floodlight and the match between KKR and PBKS begins. 

PBKS vs KKR Live: Floodlight update

The match should resume soon as the ground staff is diligently working on the floodlights. KKR will be chasing 192 off 120 balls in order to get a winning start to their IPL 2023 campaign. 

PBKS vs KKR Live: Match delay

Start of the second innings between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings has been delayed due to floodlight malfunctioning. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

PBKS vs KKR Live: Rajapaksa out, Rishi Dhawan in

PBKS have called-in Rishi Dhawan in the second half of the match and he takes the place of Bhanuka Rajapaksa as the impact player. KKR will be chasing 192 with Mandeep Singh and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opening the batting attack. 

PBKS vs KKR Live: PBKS 191/5 in 20 overs

Punjab Kings finish their innings at 191/5 in 20 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa scores 50 while Shikhar Dhawan smashes 40. For KKR, Tim Southee registers the figures of 2/54 in 4 overs while Varun Chakaravarthy registers 1/26 in 4 overs. KKR now need 192 runs in 120 balls. 

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! Sam Curran punishes Tim Southee with a brilliant six. Southee goes at the stumps as Sam Curran clears the front leg and nails it over long-on.

PBKS 187/5 (19.3 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!! Shahrukh Khan begins the last over on a powerful note as he unleashes a boundary off Tim Southee. He plays a hard down the ground shot as no fielder tries to stop it and it goes for a comfortable four. 

PBK 180/5 (19.1 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shahrukh Khan keeps the momentum towards PBKS as he hits a brilliant boundary off Shardul Thakur’s delivery. Shahrukh plays a sweep shot towards the cover and the ball comfortably crosses the boundary rope for a four. 

PBKS 176/5 (19 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Sunil Narine provides KKR with another breakthrough as he removes Sikandar Raza for 16. Raza mishits and Nitish Rana comfortably takes a catch as PBKS lose their fifth wicket. Good comeback from KKR as they have broken the crucial partnership between Raza and Sam Curran. 

PBKS 168/5 (17.5 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! Sam Curran hammers a huge six off Varun Chakaravarthy’s delivery. Curran leans forward and lifts it up towards the long-on for a massive maximum. Brilliant stuff from Curran. PBKS eye a big total as they have crossed the 160-run mark already and they have three overs to go. 

PBKS 164/4 (17 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

SIX!!! Sikandar Raza keeps the momentum towards PBKS as he ruthlessly smashes a huge six off Shardul Thakur’s delivery. Raza hammers it hard through the covers for a brilliant six. With this shot, PBKS go past the 150-run mark and eye a big total. 

PBKS 153/4 (15.4 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!!! Varun Chakaravarthy provides KKR with a massive breakthrough as he dismisses Shikhar Dhawan for 40. Dhawan completely fails to judge the delivery as the ball rattles up the middle and the leg stump. Fourth wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 143/4 (14.3 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Sikandar Raza enters in style and smashes a four off Tim Southee’s delivery. He brilliantly places a shot towards the fine leg and steals four runs. Good start from the IPL debutant. 

PBKS 139/3 (13.4 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! Jitesh Sharma continues his carnage and smashes a hug six off Tim Southee’s delivery. He comfortably lifts it and sends the ball straight into the crowd PBKS eye strong total. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan is standing unbeaten at  38. 

PBKS 135/2 (13.2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! Jitesh Sharma hammers a huge six off Sunil Narine’s delivery. Jitesh goes for a down the ground shot as the ball goes sailing over the fence for a six. Brilliant stuff from the youngster. 

PBKS 121/2 (12 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: OUT

OUT!! After scoring his half-century, Bhanuka Rajapaksa falls on the spell of Umesh Yadav. Rajapaksa lifts it hard through the mid-wicket but Rinku Singh takes a magnificent catch at the long-on. Second wicket gone for PBKS.

PBKS 109/2 (11 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: Fifty for Rajapaksa

Bhanuka Rajapaksa takes a double on Umesh Yadav and completes his fifty off just 30 balls. Brilliant batting from Rajapaska. 

PBKS 109/1 (10.4 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shikhar Dhawan keeps Punjab Kings in a dominating position with another spectacular boundary off Umesh Yadav’s delivery. Dhawan steps forwards and smashes it hard through the deep backward point. 

PBKS 104/1 (10.1 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shikhar Dhawan playing a responsible innings as he hits a brilliant boundary off Varun Chakaravarthy’s delivery. Dhawan patiently waits for the balls and places it between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a four. 

PBKS 95/1 (9.1 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!! Bhanuka Rajapaka inches closer towards his half-century as he hits a brilliant boundary off Shardul Thakur’s delivery. He is standing uneaten at 44 off 23 balls. 

PBKS 84/1 (8.2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Misfield!!! Bhanuka Rajapaksa gets another boundary off Sunil Narine’s delivery. He gets down on one knee and places a shot towards the leg-side, as Varun Chakaravarthy makes a effort to stop it but fails as the ball goes for a four. 

PBKS 75/1 (7.3 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX

SIX!!! Bhanuka Rajapaksa ruthlessly hits a huge six off Shardul Thakur’s delivery. Rajapaksa makes a good connection with the ball and hammers a flick shot to clear the fine leg for a brilliant six. 

PBKS 68/1 (6.4 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!! Bhanuka Rajapaska is just unstoppable today as he hits another boundary and this time Shardul Thakur becomes his prey. He smashes it hard at the back of the length as the ball dodges Umesh Yadav and goes for a four. 

PBKS 62/1 (6.2 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Shikhar Dhawan hits a boundary and spoils a decent over by Varun Chakaravarthy. Dhawan ruthlessly hammers a shot towards the off-side for a four as Punjab complete the powerplay on a dominating note. 

PBKS 56/1 (6 overs)

PBKS vs KKR Live: SIX, fifty for PBKS

SIX!!! Bhanuka Rajapaksa thrashes Sunil Narine with a huge six in the same over. He lifts it down the ground for a maximum. With this shot, PBKS have crossed the fifty-run mark in just five overs. 

PBKS 50/1 (5 overs)