PBKS vs GT, KKR vs RCB Match Highlights
6th Match N, Chennai, April 14, 2021: Indian Premier League
The sixth match of the 2021 Indian Premier League season saw the Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. PBKS emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter, defeating GT by 6 wickets with just 2 balls to spare.
Key Moments of the Match:
GT captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat first. The Titans posted a competitive total of 168/5, thanks to a solid knock of 66 runs from Shubman Gill. For PBKS, Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for just 29 runs in his 4 overs.
In response, PBKS got off to a flying start, with openers Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan putting on a 50-run partnership. However, GT fought back and picked up quick wickets, including that of both openers. Liam Livingstone then played a crucial role in the chase, smashing 30 runs off just 10 balls to bring PBKS close to victory.
With 15 runs needed off the final over, Shahrukh Khan hit a six off the first ball to ease the pressure. He then followed it up with a boundary to secure a memorable victory for PBKS.
KKR vs RCB Match Highlights
The same day, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that proved to be a wise one.
KKR struggled to gain momentum throughout their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Andre Russell played a lone hand, scoring 40 runs, but his efforts were not enough to lift KKR beyond a below-par total of 128/8.
In the chase, RCB made light work of the target, reaching 132/4 in just 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli (41) and Glenn Maxwell (40) were the star performers for RCB, guiding their team to a comfortable 6-wicket victory.
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