Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard
After a record chase against Kolkata, Punjab Kings look to build on their momentum in Chennai. But despite a solid innings from Ruturaj Gaikwad, the visitors couldn’t muster enough runs to defend their total at Chepauk.
Kagiso Rabada and Vaibhav Arora ripped through CSK’s top order in the powerplay during the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings match, with only Shivam Dube providing some stability. For detailed statistics, refer to the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard.
Shikhar Dhawan (c)
Shikhar Dhawan is in the form of his life and is a huge weapon for whichever team he plays for. The opener scored a record-breaking 185 on Test debut in England and has since been an important member of India’s ODI side.
His recent performances have earned him a recall to the national squad for the Champions Trophy that starts in June. He is one of only four batsmen to score three or more Champions Trophy centuries, and his last was a 127-ball 109 in a losing cause against Sri Lanka.
He was untroubled by Punjab spinners Harshal Patel and Deepak Chahar in the Powerplay, scoring 66 off 52 balls. He also added a six off Sam Curran to put the home team in a strong position. But their middle order, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali, lacked consistency. The pair struggled to keep up the run rate and a late flourish from MS Dhoni was not enough for a substantial total.
Liam Livingstone (wk)
With Jos Buttler out injured, Livingstone has led from the front. And he’s done it with such style and substance. He absorbed pressure through his first 59 balls, and then went six-crazy in the final 10 overs.
His 77-ball hundred was a rip-roaring performance, and he’s already made a case for himself as a white-ball batsman to watch out for when Brendon McCullum takes over as Test captain next year.
Livingstone is no stranger to high-scoring innings, and he reached a T20I century in just 42 balls in 2021. He was picked for the England squad to play in the 2022 World Cup as their designated finisher, and he’s now making his mark at IPL level too. He has scored almost 400 runs at an average of more than 60 this season. A real star in the making, and one who could go all the way for Punjab Kings. Hopefully, their bowlers can keep up the good work.
Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
Prabhsimran Singh is a young wicketkeeper-batsman who made his T20 debut for Punjab Kings in 2019. He has impressed with his aggressive batting and hard-hitting strokeplay in domestic cricket. The Patiala-based player is vying for a place in India’s junior squads and will be looking to build upon his impressive performances in this season.
Mustafizur Rahman to Sam Curran, WIDE! Bowls it on a length, outside off, Curran hoicks it towards deep square leg. MS Dhoni looks to appeal but the umpire shakes his head and declares it a wide.
PBKS mount a pragmatic chase and comfortably breach Chennai’s fortress at the Chepauk stadium. Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw put in valuable contributions as they kept the asking rate under control. The pair added a steady 64 runs for the sixth wicket to help PBKS reach their target with ease. A solid 62 (48b, 7×4, 2×6) from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad helped CSK to a modest 162. The result ensured that PBKS won their fifth straight game against CSK at home.
Harpreet Brar (wk)
The shrewd Punjab spinner Harpreet Brar was an unlikely hero for the kings, but his efforts ensured they got the job done. He took two wickets to help PBKS chase down 162 in Chennai’s home ground, and his performance was worthy of a much bigger stage.
He took a wicket in the first over and another in the sixth to leave the hosts reeling. Brar was rewarded for his patience with the bat as well, as he hit three sixes in his fifty-run knock.
He pounded the likes of Richard Gleeson and Shivam Dube for a pair of boundaries in the powerplay, while also sharing an unbroken 61-run partnership with Rilee Rossouw. But the hosts were unable to build on their solid start and fell short against Punjab’s spinners.
Mukesh Choudhary (wk)
Mukesh Choudhary, who made his debut for Maharashtra in the 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, is a left-arm medium pacer. The 19-year-old has played first-class cricket for the Maratha Maharashtra and has also featured in List A games for the same team.
After a wicketless Power Play, the spinners got to work. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane provided some stability with a brisk partnership but the slide continued.
Sam Curran swung at the fuller ball from Gleeson but it spins away from him for a boundary. He then attempts to slog sweep Brar but misses. That dismissal brought MS Dhoni to the crease. But the former India captain’s attempt to revive the innings lasted only three balls before he was caught at deep mid-wicket by Shivam Dube off Gleeson. The home side were all out for 162.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk)
A few more runs will improve Punjab’s NRR and a win would make the final leg of the season a lot more comfortable. But the visitors will not be looking to take any risks, especially with 17 runs needed from the last 24 balls.
Bairstow and Rossouw were threatening to put on another big partnership but Punjab’s spinners were too good for them this time. Brar nipped one back to slip and then trapped Dube leg before for a first-ball duck.
Chahar straight away said yes, when asked to bowl the 19th over, and he did not disappoint. He was a bundle of nerves, but he kept his cool and produced an excellent spell. He nailed his lengths to keep the batsmen at bay and was economical too. It is a rare outing for the slow-medium bowler in the IPL but Chahar did not let this opportunity slip through his hands.
Shardul Thakur (wk)
Shardul Thakur was a surprise selection at the auction given his pedigree in domestic cricket. He has a good outswinger going away from the right-handed batsmen and can extract purchase from the surface.
He made a mark in the Ranji Trophy final where he breached one of the strongest defences on a big stage and has also been impressive in limited-overs cricket. However, he was dropped from the Test side earlier this year and has struggled to get back into contention.
In the game, he bowled well and conceded less than four runs per over in his two overs. The dew factor might have helped his cause, but his lack of consistency has hurt him. He will be looking to improve his form.
Tushar Deshpande (wk)
In his first game of the season, Tushar Deshpande bowled well for Punjab. He started off slow but eventually picked up two wickets in his second over – dismissing Travis Head and Anmolpreet Singh with his slower balls.
Ruturaj Gaikwad hit a solid fifty for CSK but it was too little too late as they were sent home by a disciplined Punjab side. The win helped PBKS jump to seventh place while the visitors slipped down to fifth spot.
Richard Gleeson to Sam Curran, Wide! Bowls it on a length, over middle, Curran tries to hoick it over mid-wicket but misses it. The umpire signals wide and Chennai cannot review it. They need to make up for that.
Ravindra Jadeja (wk)
After a wicketless Powerplay, Punjab’s spinners turned the tables on Chennai, taking three quick wickets in the middle overs. Moeen Ali tried to stem the flow with a brief cameo but boundaries were scarce on a slow Chepauk pitch.
Despite that, Rossouw and Bairsow kept the asking rate in check, finding boundaries regularly. Bairsow even tried a cheeky ramp shot off Shivam Dube but could only feather it to MS Dhoni at short third man.
Washington Sundar then nabs the dangerous Tom Latham with an offie that draws him forward to attempt a defensive slog sweep. He ends up being caught ball-watching and the stumps are dislodged. That’s a key wicket for Punjab as they begin to make a serious dent into the top four. Ahead of them are a pair of high-octane clashes with Mumbai and Hyderabad. Those are sure to test the mettle of this talented Punjab team. But for now, they’ll relish their fifth straight win over the Super Kings at home.
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