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Vehushka, March 26, 2024
In the latest IPL 2024 match, Punjab Kings faced a defeat against RCSB by 4 wickets. The team’s captain, Shikhar Dhawan, has pinpointed the mistakes made by the team.
In their second match of IPL 2024, Punjab Kings faced a loss against RCSB by 4 wickets. Punjab Kings’ bowlers put up a commendable performance. RCSB’s captain, Faf du Plessis, won the toss and chose to bowl first. Riding on Shikhar Dhawan’s valiant innings, Punjab Kings set a target of 176 runs. However, RCSB achieved this target, courtesy of Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik’s stellar performances. After the match, Punjab Kings’ captain, Shikhar Dhawan, shed light on the reasons behind the loss.
Punjab Kings’ captain, Shikhar Dhawan, mentioned that it was a good match, and they made a comeback but ended up losing. He pointed out that they fell short by 10-15 runs. He admitted to playing a bit slow in the first six overs, which cost them dearly. “We left out a catch, which turned out to be the turning point of the match,” Dhawan said. “Virat scored more than 70 runs, and we dropped a catch of a class player, for which we had to pay the price. If we had caught that catch, we would have had a different momentum from the next ball. But we lost our pace there, and it cost us.”
Dhawan further added that the pitch wasn’t really a batting paradise. “The ball was stopping a bit on this pitch. There was a bit of extra bounce and turn too. I’m happy with my runs, but I felt I could have played a bit faster in the first six overs. That was the only thing I felt,” he expressed. “We also lost wickets consistently, losing two wickets back-to-back put pressure on us. The match went down to the wire, and even in the end, we could have bowled a bit better.”
Shikhar Dhawan also praised Harpreet Brar for his excellent bowling. “He is particularly bowling well against the left-handed batsmen. The way he handled the pressure and delivered success for us is fantastic. It’s a big thing in Punjab. People are really connecting with him, especially seeing him perform like this,” Dhawan remarked.
In conclusion, Shikhar Dhawan’s insights into the match against RCSB reveal the intricate details and decisions that shaped Punjab Kings’ performance. Despite the loss, the team showed moments of brilliance, and Dhawan’s leadership remains crucial for their future matches in IPL 2024. The team will be looking forward to rectifying their mistakes and bouncing back strongly in the upcoming matches.
