David Warner (60) and Virat Kohli (50) to score 50 fifty-plus scores in the
IPL.
Shikhar Dhawan (86 not out) pummelled the Rajasthan Royals attack to
propel Punjab Kings to a challenging 197 for 4 in the IPL, in Guwahati on
Wednesday. Prabhsimran, who hit seven fours and three sixes, mercilessly
punished the Rajasthan bowlers during the first 10 overs to bring up his
IPL maiden fifty off 28 balls as Punjab was off to a rollicking start. He
and Dhawan added 90 runs for the opening stand off just 61 balls.
On the other hand, Dhawan, switched gears effortlessly as he was 30 off 30
balls at one stage playing second fiddle to Prabhsimran. Once his opening
partner was dismissed, Dhawan upped the ante as he scored 56 off next 26
balls that he faced.
The Punjab Kings skipper was dropped on 50 and made most of his reprieve as
he played the role of sheet anchor, ensuring his team had enough runs on
the board with dew setting in. His inning was studded with nine fours and
three maximums that came in the second half.
