IPL 2023: Du Plessis, Kohli and Siraj star in RCB’s 24-run win over PBKS

Regular skipper Faf du Plessis and stand-in captain Virat Kohli stitched a 137-run opening stand, their second century partnership of the season so far. SportzpicsFaf du Plessis top-scored for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their away game against Punjab Kings with a 56-ball 84. SportzpicsVirat Kohli, captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore in place of Faf du Plessis for the away clash against Punjab Kings, raises his bat after bringing up his fourth half-century of IPL 2023. SportzpicsPunjab Kings staged a fightback late in the Royal Challengers Bangalore innings with left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar striking twice in as many deliveries in the 17th over. SportzpicsMohammed Siraj registered his career-best haul of 4/21, two of which came in a stellar powerplay spell, to restrict Punjab Kings to 150 after the Royal Challengers Bangalore set them 175 to win. SportzpicsMohammed Siraj also had a good day on the field as he ran Harpreet Bhatia with a superb direct hit at the non-striker’s end from mid-off. SportzpicsBesides Mohammed Siraj, leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was also among the wickets as he collected 2/39 from four. SportzpicsPunjab Kings wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is floored by a yorker from Mohammed Shami. Sportzpics