Punjab Kings began the 16th season of the Indian Premier League on a promising note, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in a rain-affected clash at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali on Saturday.
PBKS, who are looking shake off their tag of “perennial achievers” by making their first playoffs in nearly a decade this season, gave a good account of themselves against KKR upon their return to their home venue, where they are playing after a gap of four years.
In Photos PBKS defeat KKR in rain-marred clash in Mohali
Punjab manage to check off a number of boxes with their seven-run victory (DLS Method) in which they were the superior side not only with bat and ball but also on the field.
Shikhar Dhawan also gave a good account of himself as skipper, pulling off a victory in his first game as PBKS captain.
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