NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings have set an unwanted record in the IPL, conceding over 200 runs more times than any other team. They have now surpassed
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
, who previously held the record with 28 instances.
And it was RCB who contributed to Punjab's unwanted record by scoring 241/7 in the
IPL 2024
match held in Dharamsala on Thursday.
This marks a concerning trend for the Punjab franchise, highlighting a potential area for improvement in their bowling and fielding strategies.
The team's fans will be hoping for a turnaround in future matches to avoid such high scores against them.
A classic 47-ball 92 by
Virat Kohli
and
Rajat Patidar
's breezy fifty powered RCB to a mammoth total in a rain-interrupted match.
The Punjab fielders, plagued by dropped catches, allowed Kohli and Patidar to capitalize on these missed opportunities, resulting in a partnership of 72 runs off just 32 balls after RCB were invited to bat.
Kohli, benefiting from being dropped on 0 and 10, took full advantage of the reprieves by timing the ball expertly, utilizing his footwork and wristwork to reach his sixth IPL fifty of the season.
Patidar, who was also given two lives, provided the early momentum as he slammed six maximums and three fours during his 23-ball 55.
Kohli and
Cameron Green
(46 off 27 balls) continued the onslaught, adding 92 runs off 46 balls to take RCB across the 200-mark.
Green hit five fours and a six before being caught in the final ball of the innings as RCB scored 77 in the last five overs.
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