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IPL 2023: PBKS stand-in skipper Sam Curran lauds Raza, Shahrukh for match-winning performances following win over LSG
Sam Curran heaped praise on Shahrukh Khan after the Indian batter helped PBKS secure a thrilling two-wicket win over LSG on Saturday in IPL 2023. Shahrukh hit 23 off just 10 balls to get his side home in a tight run chase.
Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain Sam Curran heaped praise on Shahrukh Khan after their thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday in Lucknow.
LSG put up a total of 159 on the back of skipper KL Rahul’s 74 as the rest of the batters struggled to get going. The PBKS run chase didn’t get off to the best of starts as Yudhvir Singh got two wickets early on.
LSG seemed to have the game in the bag before Sikandar Raza played a brilliant innings to keep the contest alive with his 57. However, the all-rounder’s wicket put the onus on Shahrukh Khan, who had the job to get his team over the line. The Indian batter did just that as he scored 23 off just 10 deliveries and hit the winning runs in the final over as PBKS got the win with three balls to spare.
