Punjab Kings Post 180/6
Openers Dhawan (38) and Agarwal (27) provided a decent start for PBKS, but spin wreaked havoc with Sundar (2/27) and Jansen (2/31) claiming key wickets. Livingstone (42) and Jitesh Sharma (34) fought back, while Arshdeep Singh's late cameo (18*) propelled them to 180/6.
SRH Survive Spin Scare
SRH lost skipper Cummins (0) early, but Sharma (47) and Markram (38) steadied the chase with a 72-run stand. Spinners Chahar (2/24) and Brar (1/28) restricted the flow, putting pressure on the middle order.
Dramatic Finish
Needing 47 off 30 balls, Phillips (28*) smashed a six off the first ball of the final over. Sundar (14*) rotated the strike and found boundaries, leaving 5 runs needed off the last delivery. Phillips' final shot fell inches short, securing a dramatic win for SRH.
Key Players:
Sundar (SRH) - All-round brilliance,
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) - Crucial wicket & economical spell.
Talking Point: Spin Dominates - Spinners from both sides played a vital role, highlighting their importance in T20 cricket.
Playoff Race Heats Up
This win keeps SRH's playoff hopes alive, while PBKS need to find consistency. The IPL 2024 promises more thrilling encounters as the playoff race intensifies.