Suresh Raina Credits Punjab Kings Skipper Shikhar Dhawan For Win vs Rajasthan Royals

07.04.2023 - 14:05 sports.ndtv.com

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina praised skipper Shikhar Dhawan for controlling the innings and leading the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to victory defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a narrow five-run margin in their second match of the IPL 2023 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) rode on skipper Shikhar Dhawan (86 runs; 56b, 9x4, 3x6) and his opening partner Prabhsimran Singh's (60 runs; 34b, 7x4, 3x6) brilliant 90-run stand, and a magnificent spell from paceman Nathan Ellis (4/30) to beat Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Chasing a stiff 198 for victory, RR fell short, managing 192/7 in their 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer (36 runs; 18b, 1x4, 3x6) and Dhruv Jurel (32*; 15b, 3x4, 2x6) threatened to snatch the game away from PBKS towards the end but the latter held their nerves to record their second straight win in the tournament. "He was performing the anchor's role.

Much is made about his strike rate but he played an impactful role. Look at the fact that he's made 450 runs in 7 consecutive TATA IPL seasons.

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