Punjab Kings is alive in the IPL 2021 playoffs contention, as it defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in a close encounter in Dubai on Friday. Meanwhile, social media was at it again.
There seems to be still some fight left in Punjab Kings (PBKS) as it edged past former champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by five wickets in Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The win has allowed PBKS to stay in playoffs contention, along with KKR, while Delhi Capitals (DC) is now assured of a playoffs berth.
The remaining two games are must-win for both sides to stay alive in the playoffs race, as the third and fourth spot is up for grabs. Meanwhile, the win has prompted social media to react uniquely as we look at some of the top reactions.
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The all-rounder battle
Venkatesh iyer - best all-rounder rn👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/CN7R7GmQBb
— Facts Wing🥶 (@ein_scofield)The fifth curse
As always we will finish at 5 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/yvtoZW8SNs
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Battle for top-four
Mumbai Indians trying to be in top 4 after KKR loses to Punjab pic.twitter.com/jMdiiE1vnm
— Ayush Raj (@ArjAyush)Final over diaries
Punjab Kings & Last overs😁 pic.twitter.com/j4nyAWpS8p
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Nicholas Pooran's story
After playing 5 or 6 balls
Nicolas Pooran to PBKS management: pic.twitter.com/dwm65WvRoq
That look
Kolkata vs Punjab KKR
When you keep you phone at charging and then you get to know after an hour you forget to switch on the button. pic.twitter.com/d5xJmnKawb
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The SRK effect
Shahrukh Khan after hitting 6 in front of Preity Zinta - pic.twitter.com/oyoA0sfnQ8
Catch it, please
Dinesh Karthik catch fiasco reminds me of this: pic.twitter.com/e2xVw8x1xU
Mumbai Indians incoming
Mi Fans Now 😂🕺 pic.twitter.com/ewIfewYOte
— ＫＵＭＡＲ ⚔️ (@KumarOff)SRK: The saviour
Shahrukh khan saving preity zinta. I have seen this before. pic.twitter.com/1Megah9LLT
— Cric kid (@ritvik5_)