GUWAHATI: Sam Curran led from the front with an all-round performance before departing for England as an unpredictable Punjab Kings got the better of hosts Rajasthan Royals in a low-scoring encounter at Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Royals bowlers did their best to defend a below-par 144 but despite their efforts the total proved to be at least 15-20 runs short.
Curran first took 2-24 from his three overs before scoring an unbeaten 41-ball 63 to overshadow home boy Riyan Parag's responsible 48 in the first innings as Punjab reached home with a five-wicket win with seven balls to spare. Ashutosh Sharma came in as an impact player for the Kings and remained not out, scoring 17 off 11 balls.
