In a thrilling encounter, Punjab Kings emerged victorious against Delhi Capitals by four wickets in their IPL 2024 clash on March 23. Chasing a target of 175 runs, PBKS faced early setbacks but rallied back, propelled by a stellar performance from Sam Curran.

Despite a shaky start, Punjab Kings found their rhythm as Sam Curran's powerful half-century, scoring 63 runs, proved to be the turning point. Partnering with Liam Livingstone, who remained unbeaten at 38, Curran stitched a crucial partnership that guided PBKS to victory with just four balls to spare.

Contributions from Shikhar Dhawan (22 runs) and Prabhsimran Singh (26 runs) further bolstered PBKS' chase. Meanwhile, for Delhi Capitals, Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav scalped two wickets each in an attempt to defend their total.

Earlier, in the first innings, a quick knock by Abishek Porel helped Delhi Capitals post a competitive total of 174/9 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings. However, the returning Rishabh Pant failed to make a significant impact with the bat, managing just 18 runs before a soft dismissal.

Despite initial pressure from the flamboyant Australian opening duo of David Warner (29 runs) and Mitchell Marsh (20 runs), Punjab Kings managed to stage a strong bowling performance to restrict Delhi Capitals' innings.

Overall, it was an enthralling encounter marked by stellar performances and a thrilling chase, ultimately culminating in Punjab Kings' victory over Delhi Capitals.