The Punjab Kings bowlers had the worst day on the field as the Lucknow Super Giants punished them to all parts of the ground registering the highest score – 257/5 – of IPL 2023 and also the second-highest total of all time to march to a stunning 56-run win in Mohali. Kagiso Rabada claimed a couple of wickets for PBKS but went for as many as 52 runs in four overs as well.

However, Rabada bowled two no-balls and two wides. Although he was not the only culprit though, debutant Gurnoor Brar also did the same twice but considering the fact that Rabada is vastly experienced and leading the PBKS pace attack, this is something totally unexpected from him. And, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull slammed Rabada when he overstepped for the second time in the match on Friday.

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“This is unacceptable behaviour. You’re an international bowler. He’s pushing it all the time, even when he is behind he is just there by an inch,” Doull, who was on commentary, said.

However, it was LSG’s fifth win in eight matches so far in IPL 2023 while Punjab Kings faced their fourth loss in eight games in the tournament as well.

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“We were joking about the difference between this wicket and the one at our home. Was just trying to build partnerships. Ayush got off to a flyer as well. I do like to take responsibility of batting in the middle order and finishing it off. I have batted everywhere in my career. I was swinging a few in the nets. So, they got excited and gave me the new ball. No one loves to bowl on a flat one. The home wicket suits me more as my change of pace helps me there,” said Marcus Stoinis after the match.