Leaders Online Desk: Punjab created history as Punjab Kings chased the highest score in T2 cricket. Batting first in the match, the challenge of 262 runs given by Kolkata, Punjab reached the target of 262 runs in just 18.4 overs. The chase of 262 is the most successful chase in IPL history. Jonny Bairstow, Shashank Singh and Prabhasimran Singh were the heroes of Punjab's victory in this historic innings.
Batting first after losing the toss, Kolkata scored 261 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Phil Salt scored 75 off 37 balls and Sunil Narine scored 71 off 32 balls. Chasing this challenge, Prabhasimran Singh scored 54 runs off 20 balls to give Punjab a flying start. This was followed by Jonny Bairstow's 108 off 48 balls and Shashank Singh's unbeaten 68 off 28 balls to take Punjab to victory. 42 sixes were hit in this match, which is the most in any match in IPL history.
With this win, the Punjab team has reached the eighth position with six points from nine matches with three wins and six losses. At the same time, the Kolkata team remains at the second position. They have 10 points from eight matches with five wins and three losses.
