"Scam 2023"- Fans brutally slam Sam Curran for his horror bowling show in PBKS vs KKR IPL 2023 clash

Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran faced the wrath of fans after his poor performance against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Monday, May 8, Monday.

PBKS batted first after winning the toss and posted a decent total of 179/7 on the board. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan led his side from the front with a vital half-century. Curran had a dismal outing with the bat, as he could score only four runs from nine balls.

Things only got worse for Sam Curran in the second innings. He ended up giving 44 runs in his three overs and was one of the major reasons behind the Punjab Kings' defeat.

The visiting side were in a decent position after 18 overs, as KKR needed 26 runs off the last 12 balls. Even though Sam Curran gave away 22 runs in two overs until then, PBKS skipper Dhawan entrusted him to bowl the most crucial 19th over of the chase. It proved to be a fatal mistake in hindsight.

Andre Russell lined him up for three sixes, putting KKR on the brink of a victory. Arshdeep Singh then tried his best to defend six runs in the final over, but Rinku Singh finished the match with a boundary on the final ball.

Fans were highly disappointed with Sam Curran's poor performances in the recent matches and slammed him on Twitter. Here are some of the reactions:

Dinda Academy

@academy_dinda

Sam Curran has learnt the art of death bowling from elder brother Tom

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Sam Curran has learnt the art of death bowling from elder brother Tom 🔥

Sagar

@sagarcasm

44 runs in 3 overs. This is not what I expected when they said Sam Curran is the most expensive player of IPL

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44 runs in 3 overs. This is not what I expected when they said Sam Curran is the most expensive player of IPL

Pulkit

@PulkitK107

Sam Curran played well #PBKSvsKkr

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Sam Curran played well #PBKSvsKkr https://t.co/gYdIjE7vGq

Pakchikpak Raja Babu

@HaramiParindey

Sam Curran.

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Sam Curran. https://t.co/az83KMG08p

Udit khar

@UditKhar

Picture below is of ZIM Star Sikandar Raza. He was bought at price tag, 37 times lesser then Sam Curran's. He has won Kings X1 Punjab 2 games out of 6 games he's played. Yet, Punjab decides to drop him for Curran despite having better average, strike rate with both bat & ball.

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Picture below is of ZIM Star Sikandar Raza. He was bought at price tag, 37 times lesser then Sam Curran's. He has won Kings X1 Punjab 2 games out of 6 games he's played. Yet, Punjab decides to drop him for Curran despite having better average, strike rate with both bat & ball. https://t.co/ZvcqzvUgRO

Pakchikpak Raja Babu

@HaramiParindey

Preity Zinta to Sam Curran (18.5 crores) after the match.

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Preity Zinta to Sam Curran (18.5 crores) after the match. https://t.co/9hrNLAlU9o

Sia

@siappaa_

Preity Zinta after paying 18.5 crores to Sam Curran

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Preity Zinta after paying 18.5 crores to Sam Curran https://t.co/JgcdMbDxvc

Komedi-wali 🇮🇳

@Vegetarianmee

Sam Curran

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Sam Curran ☕ https://t.co/5bGBby5sVX

Hustler🦅

@HustlerCSK_

Start the celebrations.... It's time for Sam Curran's Homecoming!

#WhistlePodu

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Start the celebrations.... It's time for Sam Curran's Homecoming!💫💛

#WhistlePodu

ADI ☣

@Pinkman__007

Pbsdk
Before buying After buying
Sam curran Sam curan

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Pbsdk
Before buying After buying
Sam curran Sam curan https://t.co/VxodvJV2FC

tea_addict 🇮🇳

@on_drive23

Sam Curran a bowler suited for a certain kind of conditions. UAE IPL and Australian t20 wc raised his stock beyond his skill level. On roads and short boundaries like these, he was always gonna travel.

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Sam Curran a bowler suited for a certain kind of conditions. UAE IPL and Australian t20 wc raised his stock beyond his skill level. On roads and short boundaries like these, he was always gonna travel.

SahilSingh ||☬☬

@SahilSingh78141

Harpreet Brar bowls 1 over, Rishi Dhawan bowls 2 overs, Sam Curran going for 12+ an over for past 5 games bowls 4 overs! Liam livingstone bowls ahead of Brar! The captain's bowling choices have been poor. Should have won this game

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Harpreet Brar bowls 1 over, Rishi Dhawan bowls 2 overs, Sam Curran going for 12+ an over for past 5 games bowls 4 overs! Liam livingstone bowls ahead of Brar! The captain's bowling choices have been poor. Should have won this game

Lordgod🚩

@LordGod188

18.5 cr player Sam Curran in 19th over gave 20 Runs 🤯.
#IPL2023

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18.5 cr player Sam Curran in 19th over gave 20 Runs 🤯.
#IPL2023 https://t.co/m9ygCH3UMZ

Prakash Singh

@Charliebolna

Punjab’s team management after investing 18.5 CR on SAM CURRAN.

#KKRvsPBKS
#rinkusingh
#Russell

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Punjab’s team management after investing 18.5 CR on SAM CURRAN.

#KKRvsPBKS
#rinkusingh
#Russell https://t.co/u8mxRuG8kC

Himanshu🇮🇳

@oyye_himanshu

Russel after hitting 3 sixes in Sam Curran over-
#ipl23
#rinkusingh
#KKRvsPBKS
#PBKSvsKkr

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Russel after hitting 3 sixes in Sam Curran over-
#ipl23
#rinkusingh
#KKRvsPBKS
#PBKSvsKkr https://t.co/0s2ZzyT8LW

mon

@4sacinom

Holder, Nortje, Archer sent a friend request to Sam Curran

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Holder, Nortje, Archer sent a friend request to Sam Curran

Praveen

@itsPra98

Sam Curran was never a skillful bowler. He punches above the weight and his good performances are the result of his intelligence. But this can't compensate for his lack of skills, so he will have so many bad days as well.

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Sam Curran was never a skillful bowler. He punches above the weight and his good performances are the result of his intelligence. But this can't compensate for his lack of skills, so he will have so many bad days as well.

D

@RogueRook81

Sam curran the most mid cricketer to get that kind of money
Atleast jamieson is a generational test cricketer

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Sam curran the most mid cricketer to get that kind of money
Atleast jamieson is a generational test cricketer

Satyam Singh

@MyFreakyTweets

@mufaddal_vohra PBKS after buying Sam Curran for 18.5cr in the auction

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@mufaddal_vohra PBKS after buying Sam Curran for 18.5cr in the auction https://t.co/mofLFf6AHv

RCB pa dosth

@vishnuhathikal

Disgusting #samcurran 🥴

Disgusting #samcurran 🥴 https://t.co/GNuqrhIIW6

MaayoN ᶜˢᵏ 💫🕴️😎

@itz_satheesh3

Well bowled arshdeep 🤝

The Sam curran over is just garbage 🤡

#IPL2O23

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Well bowled arshdeep 🤝🔥

The Sam curran over is just garbage 🤡

#IPL2O23

Dr Liberal

@coolfunnylib

@sagarcasm Sam Curran reading the script for today's match

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@sagarcasm Sam Curran reading the script for today's match https://t.co/IIsY4DpIec

g0v!ñD $#@®mA

@rishu_1809

#KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR #IPL2023

Andre Russell to Sam Curran :

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#KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR #IPL2023

Andre Russell to Sam Curran : https://t.co/nPxNoppqLb

healthy t-man

@techsaturation

Even for 2 CR I won’t buy Sam Curran, in T20 cricket there are many players who add much value than him to the team, teams are sucking at the auction, even with all the resources they have, which makes me think there’s business powerplay between franchises

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Even for 2 CR I won’t buy Sam Curran, in T20 cricket there are many players who add much value than him to the team, teams are sucking at the auction, even with all the resources they have, which makes me think there’s business powerplay between franchises

Monalisa

@cricketgirllisa

Sam Curran Russell #KKRvsPBKS #MamataBanerjee

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Sam Curran Russell #KKRvsPBKS #MamataBanerjee https://t.co/jBuHFDIPng

kahani cricket ke

@kahanicricketke

Scam 2023

#PBKSvsKkr #KKRvsPBKS #samcurran

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Scam 2023

#PBKSvsKkr #KKRvsPBKS #samcurran https://t.co/CkBT2g2ST9

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"Knew that we could definitely get it" - Andre Russell on chasing 26 runs in 2 overs vs PBKS

Speaking at the end of the match, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell revealed that he was confident in his abilities to scale down the runs in the final two overs of the chase.

He also shed light on his conversation with his batting partner Rinku Singh in the final over. Russell said:

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"We already discussed the ball was gripping. So we wanted to target the pacers. When we needed 30 off two overs, knew that we could definitely get it. Those two sixes and the other one that I cut over deep point gave us the momentum. I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku."

He continued:

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"I had full belief in Rinku that he can finish it off. Now, I have a partner at the end who can finish games that releases a lot of pressure. I get goosebumps seeing him doing what he's been doing. He is very disciplined, hard-working. Also a very funny guy, there is always a funny moment with him around."

Kolkata will next face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 11. PBKS, meanwhile will square off against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 13.

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