IPL 2024: PBKS scores 176/6 against RCB

Siraj (2/26) accounted for Jonny Bairstow and Jitesh Sharma, while Maxwell (2/29)got rid of the dangerous Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh.

Update: 2024-03-25 15:51 GMT

Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran

BENGALURU: Pacer Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell grabbed two wickets each for Royal Challengers Bengaluru but Punjab Kings still managed a fighting 176 for 6 in their Indian Premier League match here on Monday.

Siraj (2/26) accounted for Jonny Bairstow and Jitesh Sharma, while Maxwell (2/29)got rid of the dangerous Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh.

PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan provided the early momentum with a fine 37-ball 45, while Sam Curran (23) and Jitesh Sharma (27) spurred the run-rate at the back end.

Shikhar shared a 55-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh (25) as the duo overcame the early loss of Jonny Bairstow to guide the team to 72/2 before Curran and Jitesh came up with another half-century stand to give the visitors a competitive total.

Brief scores: Punjab Kings 176 for 6 in 20 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 45, Prabhsimran Singh 25, Sam Curran 23, Jitesh Sharma 27; Glenn Maxwell 2/29, Md Siraj 2/26) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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