Punjab Kings skipper Sam Curran put up a strong performance in front of 27,879 crowd as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Rajasthan posted 144/9 courtesy contributions from Riyan Parag (48 ) and Ravichandran Ashwin (28).
In response, Punjab Kings were reduced to 48/4, but a valuable fifth stand of 63 runs from Curran and Jitesh Sharma helped their side notch up a comfortable win.
England all rounder Curran was adjudged the Player of the Match for his fine all round performance.