In the latest IPL 2023 match, Punjab Kings emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The match was a real nail-biter, with Punjab Kings needing 7 runs off the final over with only 2 wickets left in hand. But a spectacular cameo by Shahrukh Khan helped them clinch a 2-wicket victory over LSG.
The right-handed batsman scored 23 runs off just 10 balls, smashing a crucial boundary in the final over off Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling. His performance earned him heaps of praise from the Punjab Kings coach, Anil Kumble. He hailed Shahrukh Khan as a finisher and said that it was nice to see him finish things off against Lucknow Super Giants.
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Kumble further added that the brilliant knock under pressure will give Khan a lot of confidence going into the latter half of the tournament. The former India skipper also lauded Shahrukh Khan’s fielding skills, with the batsman picking two breathtaking catches at the boundary, keeping himself inside the boundary rope while making contact with the ball.
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The victory against Lucknow Super Giants takes Punjab Kings’ tally to 6 points, with 3 wins and 2 losses in the IPL 2023 season. The team has won their matches against Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants, while suffering defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.
With Shahrukh Khan’s spectacular performance, the Punjab Kings team is now looking more confident and determined than ever before. It remains to be seen if they can carry this momentum forward and clinch the IPL 2023 trophy.