Punjab Kings (PBKS) produced a dominating show in Match 59 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and registered a big win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. With the defeat, the Capitals were also eliminated from the race of playoffs in the ongoing 16th season of the cash-rich league.
Batting first, Punjab posted a total of 167/7 in their allotted 20 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh being the standout performer. He scored a magnificent century, scoring 103 runs off just 65 deliveries, which included 10 fours and 6 sixes. In response, Delhi struggled to get going and eventually managed to score only 136/8 in their 20 overs, falling short by 31 runs.
David Warner was the only significant contributor for the Capitals, scoring a quickfire 54 off just 27 deliveries, which included 10 fours and 1 six. For Punjab, Harpreet Brar was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with excellent figures of 4/30 in his four overs. Nathan Ellis and Rahul Chahar also chipped in with two wickets each. Earlier, Ishant Sharma shined with the ball for Delhi, picking up two wickets for 27 runs in his three overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
A remarkable bowling performance from 👏🏻👏🏻
They clinch a crucial 31-run victory in Delhi ✅
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Sadde 🦁s conquered Qila Kotla! 💪❤️
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Another day, another IPL century! It's who achieves this magnificent feat. His innings has been full of confident and enterprising strokes with calculated risks. A special innings on a difficult wicket. 👏
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)
Stunning innings on a tricky pitch. Bat speed to admire. Zindabad. What a platform for youngsters to showcase their talent. 🙏
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
Another young & promising batter joins the list of centurions!! What an incredible knock tonight from when his team needed the most!! The spinners & were just fantastic!! still in the competition!! 💪🏾
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Terrific knock by to reach his maiden century. He took just 20 balls to reach from fifty to hundred!
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan)
How could Delhi choke from 69-0 to this? Seriously?
Apart from the two points, Punjab should thank them for bettering their NRR as well— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73)
Exceptional spell from Harpreet Brar.
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Punjab kings in IPL 2023:
– Beat Chennai in Chennai.
– Beat Mumbai in Mumbai.
– Beat Delhi in Delhi.
– Beat Lucknow in lucknow.
– Beat Rajasthan in Guwahati.— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
IPL fans right now:
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
http://twitter.com/Freak4Salman/status/1657407664312455168
Virat Kohli appreciate Prabhsimran Singh on Insta Story 🔥👑
— Dennis❤️ (@DenissForReal)
Indians to score a T20 century at Delhi
128* – Rishabh Pant in 2018 IPL
116* – Rishabh Pant in 2018 SMAT
103 – Prabhsimran Singh in 2023 IPL— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Prabhsimran smashed a century on THIS PITCH that too against quality spinners like KULDEEP and AXAR, This is the innings that will be remembered for a long time , sad that big names didn't tweet about this innings
— Sukham 𝕏 (@LionsDenPBKS)
David Warneresque shot by Prabhsimran Singh. Sensational ❤️🔥
— Total Cricket (@TotalCricket18)
Well Played ❤️🔥🤝 congratulations for your first hundred. win this game for him 🙌🔥
— Prakriti (@PrakritiVirat)
One Man Show "Prabhsimran Singh"🫶
Maiden IPL Century 💥
— Mayank Pandey (@MayankP36121336)
http://twitter.com/ShreeThambiraj/status/1657411480290050052