Punjab Kings created history in T20 cricket, record rain in Kolkata

• Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata by 8 wickets
  
• Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten century
  
• This is the biggest run chase of IPL
  

Punjab Kings created history in the 42nd match of IPL 2024. In this match played at Eden Garden Stadium, Kolkata, Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets. Batting first after losing the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 261 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Phil Salt played an inning of 75 runs and Sunil Narine played an inning of 71 runs. In reply, PBKS scored 262 runs in 18.4 overs. This is the biggest goal of IPL. Many records were made during the match. Apart from this, these 3 players were the heroes of Punjab's victory.

Chasing the highest target in IPL

• 262 runs: PBKS vs KKR (2024)*
• 224 runs: RR vs KKR (2024)
• 224 runs: RR vs PBKS (2020)
• 219 runs: MI vs CSK (2021)
• 215 runs: RR vs DEC (2008)
• 215 runs: SRH vs RR (2023)
• 215 runs: MI vs PBKS (2023)

Highest chase of 200 runs in IPL

• 7 – PBKS*
• 5 – MI
• 3-RR
• 3- CSK
• 3- KKR
• 3 – LSG

Prabhsimran Singh

Prabhsimran Singh gave a great start to Punjab Kings chasing the target of 262 runs. He scored 54 runs in 20 balls at a strike rate of 270. During this, 4 fours and 5 sixes came from his bat. However, Prabhasimran was unfortunately run out. He and Jonny Bairstow made a partnership of 93 runs for the first wicket.

jonny bairstow

Jonny Bairstow, who was struggling with form, scored a century against Kolkata. He scored unbeaten 108 runs on 48 balls. In this innings he hit 8 fours and 9 sixes. He added 85 runs for the second wicket with Riley Rousseau. Apart from this, there was a partnership of 84 runs between him and Shashank Singh.

Shashank Singh

Shashank, who proved his batting prowess in IPL 2024, also played in this match. He played an inning of 68* runs in 28 balls. Meanwhile, 2 fours and 8 sixes came from his bat.