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Thisara Perera’s cameo
Constant fall of wickets meant that Punjab were favourites to win this game with just 7 overs to go. With 87 runs needed off just 40 balls, the task seemed gargantuan, but in came Thisara Perera. The Lankan is a powerful hitter of the ball and that’s the reason why he is the only Sri Lankan playing in this year’s IPL.
He came and smashed his way to a well-made 23 off just 14 balls. The innings might not have taken them home completely, but it was just about enough to get the momentum going in the favour of RPS.
It certainly inspired his captain as we witnessed the greatest ever finish to an IPL game.
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