IPL 2022: Punjab created history in the very first match, overtaking RCB's target of 206 runs
The 15th season of IPL has started. So far three matches have been played in the country’s famous T20 league and all three have been exciting. But the third match played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday was in the name of the batsmen. More than 400 runs were scored in both the innings, in which Punjab Kings registered a thumping victory.
The 15th season of IPL has started. So far three matches have been played in the country’s famous T20 league and all three have been exciting. But the third match played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday was in the name of the batsmen. More than 400 runs were scored in both the innings, in which Punjab Kings registered a thumping victory. Punjab chased down the target of 206 runs in 19 overs for the loss of five wickets. With this, Punjab also made a special achievement in its name. Punjab Kings has now become the team to chase more than 200 runs for the most number of times.
Punjab achieves the target of 200+ for the fourth time
Punjab successfully achieved the target of over 200 for the fourth time in IPL history. With this, he has broken the record of Chennai Super Kings. CSK have achieved the target of more than 200 runs three times.
Punjab’s successful run chase of more than 200
● 206 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2014
● 206 vs Chennai Super Kings, 2014
● 206 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2022
● 201 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2010
Punjab did not score half century
Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 205 runs for the loss of two wickets with the help of 88 runs from Faf du Plessis. In response, Punjab adopted an aggressive rook from the beginning and scored fast. None of the batsmen could score a half-century from Punjab’s side but the team scored 208 runs in 19 overs and registered victory. In this match for Punjab, three players scored runs at a strike rate of more than 190. In this, Odine Smith scored 25 runs in eight balls at a strike rate of over 300 and remained unbeaten.
