PBKS vs KKR: Sri Lankan star cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa studded the first fifty of IPL. The second match of the 16th (IPL 2023) season of the Indian Premier League is being played between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Played against KKR at their home ground Mohali:-

PBKS has played its first match of the season against KKR (PBKS vs KKR) at its home ground Mohali.

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In this match, KKR captain Nitish Rana has decided to bowl first after winning the toss. PBKS star cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa has played a brilliant century while batting first.

Jazba ho to 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚paksa jaisa! 🔥

For his powerful 5⃣0⃣, @BhanukaRajapak3 is our @BKTtires Commander of the Match!#PBKSvKKR #JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/ZI6LBOdD7I

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2023

Punjab’s star cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa has scored 50 runs in 32 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, during which he has also hit two sixes and five fours.

This Fast-Paced inning Of Bhanuka:-

At the same time, after this quick inning of Bhanuka, there has been doubt about Liam Livingstone’s play in the next match.

Although Liam is not playing in this match and now after this inning of Bhanuka, his playing in the next match may be in danger.

Sri Lankan explosive batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa has completed the first half-century of the Indian Premier League in IPL 2023.

Ready to make an 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩! 👊@rishid100 comes in as our 1st ever impact player! ⬅️!#PBKSvKKR #JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/P9kKsuL2bJ

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2023

At the same time, he has played 10 matches in the IPL so far and has scored 256 runs in 10 innings at a lethal strike rate of 159.01.

He was made his victim by Umesh Yadav:-

At the same time, he has also completed his first fifty of IPL in Mohali against Kolkata. At the same time, Umesh Yadav had made him his victim.

Talking about the match, KKR won the toss and decided to bowl first. During this, Tim Southee has taken two wickets for the team till the time of writing the news.

Sadde season da first 5️⃣0️⃣. 😍@BhanukaRajapak3 lighting up Sadda Akhada with his Jazba! 💪#JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #PBKSvKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/EgsUwozxsH

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 1, 2023

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Umesh and Varun have taken 1-1 wickets. While batting first for Punjab, Bhanuka scored 50 runs and captain Shikhar Dhawan scored 40 runs. Both these players have scored the best score on the team.