Liam Livingstone notched up his second consecutive half-century in IPL 2022 to guide PBKS to a challenging total against GT on Friday.
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English all-rounder Liam Livingstone (64) notched up his second consecutive half-century in IPL 2022 to guide PBKS to 189/9 against GT at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Friday.
Asked to bat, Punjab Kings captain Mayank Agarwal (5), once again looked out of touch as he mistimed a short-pitched delivery to lose his wicket early. However, his opening partner Shikhar Dhawan (35), showed resilience in his 30-ball knock which was laced with four boundaries.
Later wicket keeper-batter Jonny Bairstow could only add eight runs to the team tally.
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However, Livingstone, continued to anchor the innings and was well supported by a quick fire cameo from Jitesh Sharma (23).
Sharma hit one boundary and two hits over the fence in his 11-ball stay while the Englishman smashed seven boundaries and four hits over the fence in his 27-ball innings.
Later, Odean Smith (0) was sent packing for a first ball duck while Shahrukh Khan, who has not been in his best of his forms in IPL 2022, could only add 15 runs off eight deliveries.
However, tailenders Rahul Chahar (22 not out) and Arshdeep Singh (10 not out), played important cameos to take their side to a challenging total.
Premier Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan once again brought his experience to the fore as he got the important scalps of Dhawan, Livingstone and Khan to return match figures of 3/22.
GT medium-pacer Darshan Nalkande, meanwhile, picked up two wickets.
