IPL 2021, KKR vs PBKS: Punjab pulled off a thriller to stay alive in playoffs contention, social media reacts

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.

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Dubai - United Arab Emirates, First Published Oct 2, 2021, 7:30 AM IST

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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