PBKS vs KKR IPL Live Score 2023 Updates: Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 runs via DL/S method

PBKS vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2023, Match 2 Updates: An all-round performance with the bat and ball has helped Punjab Kings register a 7-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders to kick off their 2023 IPL campaign. For the Kinght Riders, they lost wickets throughout the chase as Arshdeep rattled their line-up with three wickets. If the rain hadn't started, things might have been different but credit has to be given to the Kings as they were excellent throughout the course of play. Follow Sportskeeda for PBKS vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2023.

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KKR Batting

Andre Russell top scored with 35 off 19 and till the time he was there, it looked like KKR were in the game. He was supported by Impact Player V Iyer who scored 34 while skipper Nitish Rana got out for 24 runs. They would've wanted someone to carry on till the end for KKR to cross the finish line.

Live Score

Punjab Kings

191/5 (20)

Kolkata Knight Riders

146/7 (16)

Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS Method).

Disappointing for KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders would be unhappy to have started the season with a loss. They were needing 46 in the final 4 with Shardul Thakur and Sunil Narine at the crease who were capable enough to reach the target. However, their innings got an early hit by Arshdeep''s 3 wickets which set the tone for the Kings.

Comprehensive win

An all-round performance by PBKS' bowlers and batters have helped them secure two points. Rajapaksa, Dhawan, Curran, Raza and Jitesh were crucial in Punjab reaching 191 which was backed up by great bowling from Arshdeep Singh and co.

Punjab win

The DL/S method has been inforced and PBKS has won the game by 7 runs. KKR fell short as they posted 146/7 after 16 overs while their safe score was 154 runs.

Rain comes down

They are behind by 7 runs as per DL/S method.

Rain comes down

The rain is pouring down and the match has been paused with KKR at 146-7 after 16 overs.

Three wickets for Arshdeep

Venkatesh Iyer has to go back and its the 7th wicket down for KKR. Its 138-7.

Russell dismissed

A huge wicket for PBKS as Russell departs fo 35 off 19. Its 6 down for 132.

14 done50-run stand

Russell and Iyer have added 50 runs for the 6th wicket. With 62 needed in 32, they'll back themselves to win. Can PBKS break this partnership?

14 done

An over filled with boundaries and a drop catch of Andre Russell. PBKS dropped a big chance to seal the win. Its 118-5 after 14 overs.

Russell hits

Four! Andre Russell is the man to do it for Kolkata here.

100 up for KKR

Kolkata has reached the 100-run mark after the 13th over. They need another 92 in the next seven.

KKR falling apart

Kolkata is 81-5 as Rahul Chahar gets the wicket of R Singh. They are down and out at the moment.

10 overs to go

KKR is 80-4 after 10 overs. They require 112 in 10 overs.

Massive wicket

Sikandar Raza has picked up the biggest wicket for PBKS as skipper Nitish Rana gets out. Its 75-4.

Scorecard

After 9 overs, KKR is 75-3. They require 117 runs in 11 overs to win at 10.6 RPO.

Impact Players

PBKS has brought in Rishi Dhawan in place of B Rajapaksa. While KKR has got in V Iyer for Chakravarthy.

Rana drills one

Nitish Rana has smashed his second boundary. KKR is 60-3.

50 up!

7 overs have been bowled and KKR is 50-3. They need 142 runs in 13 overs.

Iywr goes bang

Venkatesh Iyer is in the groove as he smashes two consecutive fours. After 6, its 46-3.

3 down

R Gurbaz has to go back as Nathan Ellis hits the wickets. KKR is 29-3.

Score Update

At the end of 4 overs, KKR is 29-2. They need 163 runs in 96 balls.

Two in one

Arshdeep strikes with the second wicket in the same over as he dismisses Anukul Roy. KKR is 17-2.

Arshdeep bags first wicket

Arshdeep Singh has gotten rid of Mandeep Singh in his first over. A good catch from Sam Curran has earned PBKS their first wicket.

First done

KKR start well with 13 runs on the board.

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Bad light

The suspended had paused due to bad light. The players have walked off the field and we'll have ti wait for th game resume.

S Curran to bowl

Sam Curran will start things off for PBKS. Can he get them the early wicket?

KKR out to bat

M Singh and R Gurbaz are out to bat for the Riders. They need to go at 9 6 RPO and a good start is what they want here.

KKR Bowling

As far as the bowling is concerned, Tim Southee was amongst the wickets with 2 scalps. However he gave away 54 runs in the process too! Apart from him, Narine, Chakravarthy and Yadav picked one wicket each.

PBKS Batting

For the Kings, Rajapaksa ends up being the highest scorer with 50. Dhawan too played a steady knock of 40 while Raza, Jitesh and Curran provided late blitz to help Punjab reach 191.

192 to win

A 15-run over has propelled the Kings to 191-5 in their 20 overs. KKR would need 192 to win this thing now.

Curran goes bonkers

Six from Curran in the last over has fueled PBKS over 190!

Curran in to bat

The most expensive player in the history of IPL is in to bat for the Kings. Can he bash some deliveries and give PBKS blitz in the final 4 overs?

Raza goes huge!

150 is up for the side and it comes up with a huge six from the bat of Sikandar Raza. After 16 overs, its 153-4.

Skipper goes back

The PBKS captain has been dismissed by Varun Chakraborty. This is a timely wicket for Knight Riders. Its 143-4 after 14.3 overs.

Score Update

After 14 overs, PBKS is 142-3. Dhawan is batting on 40* while Raza is not out on 5*.

IPL Debutant

Sikandar Raza is in next on his IPL debut. He starts off with a boundary on the first ball. There couldn't have had been a better way to start for Raza!

Comeback at its best

A six off the second ball and a wicket on the next ball. Tim Southee has gotten the best revenge for a bowler that's possible. Its 135-3.

Six more!

Jites goes bang and its his second six of the innings.He has moved on to 21*(10).

Narine gets hammered

Jitesh Sharma takes on Sunil Narine on the last bal of the 12th as he earns 6 more! Its 121-2.

Jitesh Sharma walks in

Jitesh Sharma is the new man in at number 4 for the Kings. Can he support the skipper and take PBKS to a big total?

Rajapaksa departs

After scoring a fine 50, Rajapaksa gets undone by Yadav just at the wrong time for PBKS. After 11, the score is 109-2.

Expensive Knights

The KKR bowlers have been sent to the cleaners as everyone except Yadav and Chakroborty have an economy over 12 RPO. Can they strike a chord and bring KKR back into this one?

Shikhar greets Yadav

Shikhar squeezes the ball towards the deep point after Umesh attempts a yorker. But Dhawan's smartness prevails as PBKS earn 4 more runs!

100 up!

PBKS reach three figures at the halfway stage. They are going at a brilliant pace here. KKR need to get a breakthrough here. Its 100-1 after 10 overs.