Sam Curran - players.bio

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs DC Game: Big Blow For Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings suffered a big blow to their playoff hopes as they lost to Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2023 game on Wednesday. With the loss, PBKS remain at the eighth place with 12 points from 13 games and a net-run-rate of -0.308. DC, who are already out of the playoff race, rose from the last spot to be placed ninth with 10 points from 13 games (NRR -0.572). Gujarat Titans are the only team which has sealed a playoff berth. Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians currently are among the top-four teams.

Watch: PBKS Captain Shikhar Dhawan Takes Stunning Diving Catch To Dismiss David Warner

It was a brilliant batting effort by Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in an IPL 2023 game in Dharamsala on Wednesday. Top-order batter Rilee Rossouw found his mojo to slam his maiden IPL fifty as Delhi Capitals finally came to the party to post 213 for two against Punjab Kings. Already out of playoff race, Delhi Capitals got off to a flying start with Prithvi Shaw smashing a 54 on his comeback after nearly a month. Shaw, who made his last appearance in this season's IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 20, returned to form to post a 35-ball 50, his first in 13 IPL innings.

"Trickier" Than Lasith Malinga: PBKS Star's Huge Praise For CSK Youngster

Zimbabwe all-rounder and Punjab Kings batter Sikandar Raza lauded Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana and said the young pacer is much more trickier to read than Sri Lanka great Lasith Malinga. Sikandar said that Pathirana, who is playing in the IPL 2023 for Chennai Super Kings, is more trickier bowler than Malinga as his bowling action comes lower. "Pathirana is a quality talent. I remember that [Lasith] Malinga was hard enough to face but Pathirana is just a bit trickier. His arm comes lower. Malinga was side on, I remember. On that wicket, with those cutters and his 145kph pace, you just didn't know what's coming. Alhamdulillah, to be able to score those runs! I was just trying to find a boundary so I was lucky to get those three runs. I hit it into a gap. I guess when it's your day, luck favours you in weird ways," the Zimbabwe player said.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023

Punjab Kings will be looking to keep their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoff dreams alive while Delhi Capitals will aim to finish their campaign on a winning note as the two teams face each other in Dharamsala on Wednesday. This will be the first match at the venue and it will host another match in the tournament as PBKS will take on Rajasthan Royals. DC were eliminated from the tournament following their loss against PBKS in their last match. However, PBKS continue to fight for a spot in the top four as wins in their last two games will take them to 14 points.

Punjab Kings Eye Big Win To Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive vs Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings will be eager to register a big win to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive against wooden spooners Delhi Capitals, who will play for pride when the two teams face off in Dharamsala on Wednesday. It has been a roller-coaster ride for PBKS, with six losses and as many wins. They are placed at eighth spot with 12 points and are still in contention to make the qualifiers. However, they need to improve their net run rate (NRR), which stands at -0.268. A 31-run win against the Capitals last week boosted their NRR and morale and the Shikhar Dhawan-led side will hope for an encore and then hope that other results go their way.

In Praise For Prabhsimran Singh, Virender Sehwag's Dig At IPL's 'Most Expensive Player'

A great cricketer during his playing days, Virender Sehwag has turned into a pundit who doesn't know how to mince words. Not for the first time this season, Sehwag launched a scathing attack at Punjab Kings all-rounder Sam Curran, who is the most-expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League. After PBKs' Prabhsimran Singh guided the team to a win over Delhi Capitals with his maiden ton in the competition, Sehwag lauded the batter but somehow brought Sam Curran into the conversation.

IPL 2023: Prabhsimran Singh Scores Maiden Ton, Gets Lauded On Twitter

Relive that special moment here #TATAIPL | #DCvPBKS https://t.co/eBGUL8gkVh pic.twitter.com/uWI2uW8vB8

IPL 2023: Prabhsimran Singh Scores Maiden Ton. Virat Kohli's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Relive that special moment here #TATAIPL | #DCvPBKS https://t.co/eBGUL8gkVh pic.twitter.com/uWI2uW8vB8

Contacts

Sam Curran Sport News

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs DC Game: Big Blow For Punjab Kings

Watch: PBKS Captain Shikhar Dhawan Takes Stunning Diving Catch To Dismiss David Warner

"Trickier" Than Lasith Malinga: PBKS Star's Huge Praise For CSK Youngster

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023

Punjab Kings Eye Big Win To Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive vs Delhi Capitals

In Praise For Prabhsimran Singh, Virender Sehwag's Dig At IPL's 'Most Expensive Player'

IPL 2023: Prabhsimran Singh Scores Maiden Ton, Gets Lauded On Twitter

IPL 2023: Prabhsimran Singh Scores Maiden Ton. Virat Kohli's Reaction Can't Be Missed