In the ongoing match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the momentum shifted with the stellar performance of PBKS bowler Harpreet Brar. This IPL 2024 clash, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, witnessed a gripping battle between bat and ball.
While RCB captain Virat Kohli showcased his batting prowess, his teammates struggled to provide substantial support, as PBKS, led by Shikhar Dhawan, kept chipping away at wickets.
Rajat Patidar emerged as a potential partner for Kohli, displaying promising strokes to keep the chase alive. However, his innings was cut short by a brilliant delivery from Harpreet Brar. The left-arm spinner delivered a deceptive ball that angled in sharply, leaving Patidar clueless as it crashed into the middle stump.
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Patidar’s departure, after scoring a modest 18 runs off 18 balls, dealt a blow to RCB, leaving them reeling at 86/3 on their home turf. Brar continued his dominance in the next over, claiming the prized wicket of Glenn Maxwell. With a flat-length delivery on the off stump, Brar outfoxed Maxwell, who could only manage a thick under-edge, resulting in a chop-on dismissal.
This wasn’t the first time Brar had troubled Maxwell in the IPL, having dismissed him four times in just 20 deliveries. Maxwell’s early exit, after scoring a mere 3 runs off 5 balls, further dented RCB’s hopes.
Brar’s stellar performance saw him finish with figures of 2/13 in his allotted 4 overs, boasting an impressive economy rate of 3.2. His spell tilted the game in PBKS’s favour, adding pressure on RCB. Harshal Patel’s subsequent dismissal of Kohli intensified the challenge for the home team.
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As PBKS aimed to capitalize on their advantage, RCB faced an uphill task in their pursuit of victory. With PBKS looking to secure their second consecutive win, the pressure mounted on RCB to swiftly regain momentum and turn the tide in their favor.
