Updated On: 23 March, 2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab now needs to chase 175 runs to win their first match of the IPL 2024 against Delhi Capitals. Abhishek Porel accumulated 25 runs in the final over of the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings celebrating a wicket during the match (Pic: AFP)
The returning Rishabh Pant failed to set the stage on fire as Punjab Kings rallied to stop Delhi Capitals at 174 for nine in their IPL 2024 opener on Saturday. Despite the low score, substitue player Abhishek Porel didn`t let Delhi Capitals` hopes down. The left-hander accumulated 25 runs in the final over of the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings.
Delhi`s opening batsmen David Warner and Mitchell Marsh scored 29 and 20 runs, respectively. Followed by Shai Hope`s fiery knock of 33 runs. His innings ended in 25 deliveries which included 2 fours and 2 sixes.