IPL 2021 Points Table Update: Punjab Kings Boost Playoff Hopes With Win Over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2021: Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by five wickets on Friday in Dubai.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed a victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), winning by five wickets in Match 45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday. Chasing a target of 166 runs, PBKS reached 168 for five in 19.3 overs, with captain KL Rahul smashing 67 off 55 balls. Mayank Agarwal and Shahrukh Khan also made noteworthy contributions, scoring 40 and 22 not, respectively. Earlier, KKR posted 165 for seven in 20 overs, with Venkatesh Iyer hitting 67 off 49 balls. Also, Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi were in top form for Punjab, taking three and two wickets respectively.

IPL 2021 Points Table

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on top of the table and have already qualified for the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals (DC) are second in the IPL 2021 Points Table, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and KKR.

PBKS currently occupy fifth position, with Mumbai Indians (MI) in sixth place.