LSG vs PBKS: Sikandar Raza slams his maiden IPL fifty
Zimbabwe's star all-rounder Sikandar Raza slammed a match-winning 41-ball 57 to help Punjab Kings overcome Lucknow Super Giants in match number 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Saturday. LSG posted 159/8 in 20 overs with KL Rahul slamming 74. In response, Raza's valiant effort saw PBKS chase down the target with three balls to spare (161/8).
Raza hangs in to do the major work for Punjab
Raza came in when PBKS were 45/3 following the dismissal of Matthew Short (34). A 30-run stand was shared between Harpreet Singh Bhatia and Raza for the fourth wicket. Raza did the bulk of the scoring in another 37-run stand alongside Sam Curran (6). He eventually perished for 57 in the 18th over. Raza slammed four fours and three sixes.
Raza slams his 21st fifty in 20-over format
Raza slammed his maiden IPL fifty, besides his 21st in the 20-over format. He has now raced to 3,425 runs in the 20-over format. Earlier, he claimed 1/19 from two overs.
