IPL 2022, Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smith, Shahrukh sizzle after top order sets tone for Punjab's 5-wicket win against RCB
Punjab Kings had made their intentions clear at the IPL auction table, adding batting depth and muscle needed to chase down big targets. On Sunday, Punjab Kings found the perfect opportunity to test their new recruits while chasing 206 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARD | POINTS TABLEThey ticked most of the boxes with the top-order batters getting to fluent starts, and the middle order quickly recovering from a mini collapse, to pull off a sensational five-wicket win with an over to spare. Punjab got off to a solid 71-run start from the new opening pair of Mayank Agarwal (32) and Shikhar Dhawan (43) before Sri Lankan Bhanuka Rajapaksa stroked a fiery 22-ball 43.










