Punjab Kings bounce back with win over RCB

Liam Livingstone, right, top scored for the Punjab Kings with a breathtaking innings of 70. (Photo courtesy IPL website)

(IPL) The Punjab Kings (PBKS) bounced back with a victory in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after beating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 54 runs yesterday at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Whirlwind knocks from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone guided PBKS to a mammoth total of 209 before they registered a comprehensive 54-run victory.     

Chasing 210 to win, RCB openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis responded strongly at the top. Kohli added two fours and a six and RCB were 31/0 after 3 overs.