RCB scored 174 for four after being put in to bat, before Siraj (4/21) and Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (2/39) struck to dismiss PBKS for 150 runs in 18.2 overs overs at the PCA-IS Bindra Stadium.
Punjab Kings all rounder Sam Curran, who became the most expensive buy in Indian Premier League (IPL) history at 18.5 crore, came under a bit of flak from Virender Sehwag who criticized the England international’s running between the wicket which led to his dismissal against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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“He’s an international player. But you can’t buy experience with 18 crore. It only comes when you play, when your hair turn white as you play under the hot sun,” Sehwag said in a conversation with Cricbuzz.
“We think just because he was bought for 18 crore, he will win you matches. But he doesn’t have that experience yet. It was poor running, there was no need for that. You’re captain, you should’ve stayed, tried to take it to the final overs. But again, the lack of experience cost him,” the former Indian batter added.
In the match, pacer Mohammed Siraj grabbed four wickets, while Virat Kohli (59) and Faf du Plessis (84) struck half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Punjab Kings by 24 runs in their IPL match on Thursday.
RCB scored 174 for four after being put in to bat, before Siraj (4/21) and Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (2/39) struck to dismiss PBKS for 150 runs in 18.2 overs overs at the PCA-IS Bindra Stadium.
Prabhsimran Singh, who came in as an impact player for PBKS, scored 46 runs, while wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma made 41.
First published on: 21-04-2023 at 17:09 IST
