Published 04:40 IST, April 7th 2023
Shikhar Dhawan continues to knock on selectors door, achieves huge IPL record before Kohli
Despite Punjab edging out Rajasthan Shikhar Dhawan's innings earned a lot of criticism as he started pretty slowly with Prabsimran Singh being at the forefront.
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Shikhar Dhawan's resurgence in the 16th season of the Indian Premier League could finally lead Punjab Kings to their glory days in IPL 2023. The Indian opener played an explosive inning of 86 as Punjab defeated Rajasthan Royal by five wickets to record consecutive wins in IPL. With his knock, the PBKS captained breached a unique record at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.
PBKS vs RR: Shikhar Dhawan became a member of an illustrious list
The opener became the first-ever player to reach 800 boundaries in IPL as he hit nine boundaries in his almost flawless inning against Rajasthan. Dhawan also became a member of an illustrious list as he is the third batsman after David Warner and Virat Kohli to record fifty or more fifty-plus scores in the cash-rich league.
Despite Punjab edging out Rajasthan Dhawan's innings earned a lot of criticism as he started pretty slowly with Prabsimran Singh being at the forefront of the batting lineup. The youngster slammed his maiden IPL fifty and only after the first 30 balls he decided to open up his stance as he started hitting the bowlers all over the ground.
With the ICC Cricket World Cup approaching fast, Dhawan should provide a healthy selection headache to the selectors if he maintains his current form.
Punjab Kings' full squad for IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh.
PBKS IPL 2023 fixtures
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM IST
April 13, Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Mohali, 7:30 PM IST
April 15, Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Lucknow, 7:30 PM IST
April 20, Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mohali, 3:30 PM IST
April 22, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
April 28, Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Mohali, 7:30 PM IST
April 30, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Chennai, 3:30 PM IST
May 3, Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Mohali, 7:30 PM IST
May 8, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Kolkata, 7:30 PM IST
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Delhi, 7:30 PM IST
May 17, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Dharamsala, 7:30 PM IST
May 19, Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Dharamsala, 7:30 PM IST
16:36 IST, April 6th 2023