Harpreet Brar sizzles as Punjab Kings secure comfortable win over Royal Challengers Bangalore

[caption id="attachment_9583141" align="alignnone" width="640"] Punjab Kings were back to winning ways after solid performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They won the Match 26 of the IPL by 34 runs. Sportzpics[/caption][caption id="attachment_9583151" align="alignnone" width="640"] RCB won the toss and opted to field first. After losing the first wicket, KL Rahul and Chirs Gayle shared a good partnership. It seemed Gayle was destined to make a big one but he was dismissed after 46-run knock in just 24 balls. Sportzpics[/caption][caption id="attachment_9583161" align="alignnone" width="640"] Skipper KL Rahul remained unbeaten till the end. His innings of 91 in 57 balls, along with quickfire knock from Harpreet Brar ensured Punjab post a good total of 179-5 in 20 overs. Sportzpcics[/caption][caption id="attachment_9583191" align="alignnone" width="640"] Coming back into the side, Riley Meredith was at his best, bowling with speed and accuracy. He dismissed RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal with a ripper. Sportzpics[/caption][caption id="attachment_9583211" align="alignnone" width="640"] Virat Kohli loves chasing totals but Punjab Kings' left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar had other ideas. He removed Kohli at a crucial stage in the match to take his first IPL wicket. Sportzpics[/caption][caption id="attachment_9583221" align="alignnone" width="640"] In a span of seven deliveries, Harpreet Brar took three important wickets of Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers to turn his side's fortunes. Sportzpics.[/caption][caption id="attachment_9583231" align="alignnone" width="640"] In the end, RCB could make 145-8 in 20 overs. Harpreet Was the star for his team with figures of 3/19 in four overs. Punjab Kings occupy fifth spot in the table with three wins and four defeats. Sportzpics[/caption]