Sam Curran Beamer: IPL 2023 – Punjab Kings skipper Sam Curran bowled a lethal beamer to Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis in the PBKS vs RCB clash. Faf was quick enough to avoid the beamer but he lost his balance and fell on the ground. Meanwhile, the PBKS wicketkeeper also fell on the ground while trying to collect the ball. However, Sam Curran immediately apologised for his mistake. Meanwhile, PBKS need 175 runs to win the match as RCB posted 174 runs in the first inning. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
This incident took place in the 16th over of the game, and it was a crucial moment for both teams. The ball slipped out of Sam’s hands, resulting in a dreadful high full toss that almost knocked out Faf’s head. Faf was caught off-guard, and it was evident from his body language that he was in discomfort. However, the South African cricketer showed immense grit and determination to get back on his feet and continue playing.
Check Sam Curran Beamer to Faf du Plessis
Bro Sam he is already injured in Rib..you want to kill him or what?😐 pic.twitter.com/aNe865f4DA
— Shantanu 🏏🎧 (@Shantanu630) April 20, 2023
Sam Curran, the skipper of Punjab Kings, went straight to Faf du Plessis to apologise for the beamer. This gesture of sportsmanship was well-received by the cricketing fraternity, and it showcased the values that the sport of cricket stands for.
After winning the toss, Sam Curran invited RCB to bat first. RCB got off to a good start with their opening batsmen scoring half-centuries. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis added 137 runs for the first wicket.
RCB suffered a setback in the 17th over when Harpreet Brar took the wicket of a batsman in the first ball. Brar continued his spellbinding performance by taking the wicket of Glenn Maxwell in the next delivery. However, RCB managed to post a total of 174 runs by the end of the innings, with Faf du Plessis contributing a brilliant 84 runs off just 56 balls.
Punjab Kings have a challenging task at hand, as they have to chase down a target of 175 runs in 20 overs to emerge victorious against RCB. However, with a strong batting line-up consisting of top-class players like Liam Livingstone, Matthew Short, Sam Curran, and Prabhsimran Singh, they have the potential to secure a win. It will be interesting to see how they approach the chase and whether they can keep up with the required run rate throughout the innings.
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