RESULT
2nd Match (D/N), Mullanpur, March 23, 2024, Indian Premier League
174/9
(19.2/20 ov, T:175) 177/6
PBKS won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
The Porel gamble, bringing him as Impact Player, had allowed Capitals to post 174. But that also meant they were going to be a bowler short. When Ishant got injured after bowling just two overs, they really struggled to stop the flow of runs, especially with Mitchell Marsh conceding 52 from his four wicketless overs. The pitch also got better for batting as the lights came on.
All that meant Rishabh Pant ended up on the losing side in his comeback match. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, have kicked off their campaign with a win at their new home.
That's all from our side for this game. Meanwhile, at Eden Gardens, Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders. You can catch all the action from that game here.