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Match 7, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
, Apr 03, 2026
209/5
(20.0/20)
210/5
(18.4/20)
Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets
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What's next on the menu? We keep moving forward, and it's the first double header of the season lined up on Saturday, 4th April. The day starts with Delhi Capitals hosting Mumbai Indians, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). After that, the action shifts to Ahmedabad with the Gujarat Titans taking on the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do not forget to tune in early for all the buildup and analysis. Until then, we sign off. Cheers!
CSK outplayed in their backyard - Two defeats in two games leave the Super Kings rooted to the bottom of the table, with plenty of introspection ahead. There were certainly positives in their batting approach tonight, but they will need to tighten up significantly with their bowling plans and raise their standards in the field as well. The challenge only elevates for them as they face the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Sunday, 5th March, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). For Punjab Kings, they sit crowned at the top for now, and will face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Monday, 6th April, with the first ball scheduled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT).
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Priyansh Arya, for his impactful 39 off just 11 balls, receives the award. On his fearless batting approach and whether it’s been natural or shaped by the demands of the game, Arya says it has largely been his style from the beginning, adding that he plays in a way that ultimately benefits the team. On his approach of taking on the first ball and whether it carries too much risk, Arya explains that there is always some risk involved, but he backs his ability. Adds that if he feels he can hit the first ball, he doesn't hesitate to go for it. On his journey from the Delhi Premier League to the IPL, Arya says that there is a step up in quality, noting that the presence of highly experienced bowlers at this level makes it more challenging. On his practice routine, Arya says he trains rigorously, adding that he bats twice a day in two dedicated sessions.
The victorious captain of the Punjab Kings - Shreyas Iyer shares that the start was exceptional, with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh setting the tone up front. Adds that their approach helps the side settle into a strong rhythm early on. Mentions that everyone getting a chance to bat in the first couple of matches is a positive. Iyer highlights Arya's blistering 39 off 11 as the kind of start required when chasing 210. Believes that the over-rate is something the team needs to be mindful of, as having just 4 fielders outside the inner circle for the last 2 overs can prove costly. Shreyas points out how well Shivam Dube matches up against spin, which is why he did not turn to Yuzvendra Chahal, but adds that whenever he is in doubt, Chahal remains his go-to option.
... Time for the Presentation ceremony ...
Here's the Orange Cap holder for a chat - PBKS' Cooper Connolly wears the cap. Says it’s still early days in the tournament and he’s focused on putting his best foot forward to help the team win. Adds that it’s a long competition and while he’s pleased with the start, there’s still a long way to go. On his role in the side, he mentions that it’s about making the most of the final overs of the Powerplay if he gets in early, while also trying to control the innings before shifting gears. Speaking about the team environment, he says it hasn’t felt too different, with several Australian teammates helping him settle in, and adds that he’s looking forward to learning from them as the tournament progresses. On his bowling, he says he hopes to have the ball in hand soon and is eager to showcase his skills.
The captain of the Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad feels that it was a really good score, given the boundary dimensions and the way the slower balls were gripping. Shares that since they had 3 seamers already, they felt that Rahul Chahar and Noor Ahmad would form a good pairing in the middle phase, which is why they brought in Chahar as the impact sub. The CSK captain feels that they couldn't really build the pressure with the ball. Adds that at one point, the required run rate climbed to 11, but they could not take it up further. Believes that there were a lot of positives with the bat and praises the way Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dube batted. Gaikwad admits there is a lot to improve on the bowling front. Reflecting on his innings, he says the plan was to hang in and then cash in later, but he got out at the wrong time.
Sarpanch's knockout punch - From the moment Shreyas Iyer, aka the Sarpanch, walked in, he looked in complete control. Timing it sweetly and placing it with precision, he steadily took the game away from CSK with a series of elegant, authoritative strokes, anchoring the chase with poise. His swashbuckling 50 off just 29 helped the Punjab Kings to get close. However, a couple of wickets did fall coming into the climax, but the target set by the hosts was not adequate.
A bit of up and down in the middle phase - Prabhsimran Singh carried the intent into the middle overs, keeping the scoreboard ticking, but an unexpected run-out briefly stalled the charge. The pitch offered some grip, allowing the spinners to keep things quiet at times. However, CSK’s bowling plans didn’t quite come together, with the execution falling short, and their inability to strike regularly allowed the incoming batters time to settle.
Arya’s blitz sets the tone - Chasing a target in excess of 200, Priyansh Arya came out all guns blazing, tearing into the attack with a breathtaking burst. His 39 off just 11 balls laid a stunning platform for Punjab Kings. With no dew to aid the chase and just a hint of sideways movement on offer, PBKS racing to 68/1 at the end of the Powerplay firmly tilted the early momentum in their favour.
An improved batting display - It was a power-packed outing from CSK, batting-wise, and a complete contrast to their showing in Guwahati earlier in the week. The intent was there right from the Powerplay. Though Samson couldn’t quite find top gear, Ayush Mhatre lit up the innings with a knock full of fluency and fearlessness, steering CSK into a commanding position, which allowed Gaikwad to play his natural game in that 96-run alliance. Shivam Dube, too, took his time to find rhythm, but once he did, he shifted gears ominously towards the back end, ensuring the momentum never dipped. Yet, the real glue of the innings came in that crucial middle phase, where CSK was reduced from 110/1 to 130/4. Sarfaraz’s proactive cameo injected exactly the kind of impetus CSK needed to turn a good platform into a formidable launchpad. In the end, it all added up to a total north of 200 for the men in yellow.
The Kings from Punjab crush the Super Kings - A 200-plus run chase made to look absolutely easy to the eyes from the Punjab Kings. As per Ian Bishop on air, this is Punjab Kings' 9th successful 200-plus run chase, which is the most by any team in the history of the IPL. He also mentions that CSK have now lost six games in a row at a venue which, once upon a time, was their fortress. Two games in, and there are plenty of problems for the Super Kings already. In the first game, it was their batting that gave underwhelming returns. This time around, it was their bowling that was taken to the cleaners.
End Of The Over 18.4 : 210/5
12 Runs
- 418.1
- 218.2
- 1 WD 18.3
- 118.3
- 418.4
M. Stoinis
9 (3)
S. Singh
14 (6)
A. Kamboj
3.4-0-43-2
18.4
4
Anshul Kamboj To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Hit with real authority! Punjab Kings ace the chase of 210 with 8 balls to spare. Full and on the off stump, Stoinis uses the depth of the crease to get under the ball. He swings through the line and drills it back over the bowler's head. The long off fielder stands no chance of cutting it off as the ball skips across the turf.
18.3
1
Anshul Kamboj To Shashank Singh
Full, on the pads. Shashank Singh nurdles it behind square leg for a single. 4 more required for PBKS.
18.3
wd
Anshul Kamboj To Shashank Singh
Wide! Kamboj varies his length as he bangs it in short. The line is a bit too straight and he is lucky to get away with it. Shashank Singh walks inside the line of the ball and swings to get it away behind square leg but misses. Wide given by the umpire, but Ruturaj Gaikwad reviews the on-field call after consultation with Sanju Samson. The UltraEdge shows a flat line. The wide call stays.
18.2
2
Anshul Kamboj To Shashank Singh
Full and on middle. Shashank brings his wrists into play and flicks it to the left of deep square leg for a brace.
18.1
4
Anshul Kamboj To Shashank Singh
FOUR! Superb placement! Anshul Kamboj goes searching for the wide yorker but it comes out as a low full toss, outside off. Singh extends his hands and angles the bat face to place the drive to the right of the man at deep point for a four.
Just a matter of two big hits then? PBKS need 12 from 12 balls. Anshul Kamboj (3-0-31-2) to bowl the 19th over.
End Of The Over 18 : 198/5
12 Runs
- W 17.1
- 417.2
- 117.3
- 217.4
- 417.5
- 117.6
S. Singh
7 (3)
M. Stoinis
5 (2)
M. Henry
4-0-54-2
17.6
1
Matt Henry To Shashank Singh
Low full toss, on off, this is carved to deep point for one.
17.5
4
Matt Henry To Shashank Singh
FOUR! That's the risk involved with the wide line. On a length, going across. Shashank Singh flashes and flashes hard. The ball flies off the outer half over the man at short third for a boundary.
17.4
2
Matt Henry To Shashank Singh
Falls safely between the two fielders! Henry continues the wide line ploy on a length. Shashank Singh, predicting the line, walks across the stumps and swings at it. Gets it right off the toe end of the blade over cover. The deep point fielder runs across to his right, and the fielder inside the circle also converges, but the ball drops between them. Two runs taken.
17.3
1
Matt Henry To Marcus Stoinis
Very full, outside off. Stoinis digs it out. Henry gets across to his left on the follow-through but fails to cut it off. They cross.
17.2
4
Matt Henry To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Streaky, but they all count! Running across the right-hander, on a length. Stoinis gets low and looks to smash it through the off side. The ball leaves him with the angle to take the outside edge but it goes well wide of the man at short third and the fielder at deep backward point is also beaten.
Out goes Nehal Wadhera and in walks Marcus Stoinis. CSK have a sniff.
17.1
W
Matt Henry To Nehal Wadhera OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Two wickets in two balls and two set batters are gone. Henry delivers it on a wide line, far outside off, full in length. Nehal Wadhera takes a couple of baby steps forward and tries to slap it over covers, but ends up mistiming it off the toe end. Slices the ball flatly to the cover fielder, where Noor Ahmad takes a fine catch. PBKS are 186/5.
Is it too little too late for the Super Kings? Or is there any other twist left in the game? Shashank Singh walks in at number 6.
End Of The Over 17 : 186/4
9 Runs
- 416.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 416.4
- 1 NB 16.5
- 016.5
- W 16.6
S. Iyer
50 (29)
N. Wadhera
10 (8)
A. Kamboj
3-0-31-2
16.6
W
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! The wide line finally works for Anshul Kamboj. Full and pushed across the right-hander. Iyer reaches out to go big on the off side. He does not get the desired distance and hits it down the throat of deep cover, where Rahul Chahar runs in off the ropes and takes the catch. The Punjab Kings are 186/4, needing 24 runs from 18 balls.
16.5
0
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
Full again, around off. Shreyas goes deep in the crease and has a swipe across the line but connects with thin air.
16.5
nb
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
Oh, not far away from crashing into the leg stump. It would not have mattered even if the ball had hit the timber as Anshul Kamboj has overstepped. Around leg, very full, Iyer walks inside the line but misses out on the glance. NO BALL called. Free Hit coming up.
16.4
4
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Not where Iyer intended but he will take it. That brings up the 28th IPL half-century for the PBKS skipper. He gets there in 26 balls. Full and wide on off. Iyer throws his hands at the ball. Get a thickish outside edge that flies fine of the man at deep backward point. Shreyas has looked in complete control tonight.
16.3
0
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
Did that carry? Just about did. Another wide yorker, outside off, Iyer drops his bat down on the ball. Slices it with an open bat face to short third, where Matt Henry gets low and gets his hands out in front.
16.2
0
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
Wide not given and Shreyas Iyer has taken the review. Anshul Kamboj gets the wide yorker in. Iyer reaches out but fails to connect. Iyer is standing a bit outside the off stump and so the guideline moves with him. The ball is well within the revised tramline and it is a dot.
16.1
4
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! In the gap! Anshul Kamboj begins from over the wicket, full and on middle. Iyer plays the lofted hit whilst holding his shape. Smears it to the left of the man at deep mid-wicket for a four.
STRATEGIC BREAK! Punjab Kings are cruising nicely along to get their second win and have so far made a 200-plus target look so easy. Shreyas Iyer, since the moment he has come to bat, has looked in sublime touch and has kept his side firmly in the driving seat. They did slow down a little bit in the middle phase, but Iyer ensured the asking rate never goes out of reach. CSK, dare we say, have looked toothless with their bowling as they haven't been able to string quick wickets. So, 33 to get, in 24 balls, with 7 wickets in hand. It looks like Punjab's game to lose unless there is some miraculous comeback by the men in yellow. Anshul Kamboj (2-0-22-1) is back on after the break.
End Of The Over 16 : 177/3
14 Runs
- 415.1
- 115.2
- 615.3
- 115.4
- 1 WD 15.5
- 115.5
- 015.6
N. Wadhera
10 (8)
S. Iyer
42 (22)
R. Chahar
4-0-46-0
15.6
0
Rahul Chahar To Nehal Wadhera
A swing and a miss! Out comes the googly from Chahar, turning away from the left-hander, sneaking just inside the tramline. Nehal Wadhera goes for the slog sweep, but the ball spins away to beat him. Sanju Samson whips the bails off. The background check confirms that Wadhera's back leg was grounded when the bails came off. 14 runs off Chahar's final over.
15.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Closer to the off pole, a flighted delivery. Shreyas eases it towards wide long off for a run. The 50-run stand comes up in 24 balls.
15.5
wd
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Wide! This is sprayed beyond the tramline, on a length. Iyer lets it be.
15.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Nehal Wadhera
Chahar drags the length back now, on off. Nehal punches it from the crease to long on for a run.
15.3
6
Rahul Chahar To Nehal Wadhera
SIX! Clean as a whistle! Fired in at 93.7 kph, too full now, on middle. Nehal Wadhera gets the front leg out of the way and collapses his back knee to smoke it over long on for a biggie.
15.2
1
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Floated up now, fuller and on middle. Shreyas pushes it to long on and rotates the strike.
15.1
4
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! All too easy for Iyer! Too short, too wide by Chahar, Shreyas presses back and cuts it late to beat the fielder in the deep. Sarfaraz Khan sprints to his left and dives but the ball goes under his hands and into the fence.
Rahul Chahar (3-0-32-0) is brought back on. PBKS need 47 runs from 30 balls.
End Of The Over 15 : 163/3
15 Runs
- 214.1
- 214.2
- 014.3
- 414.4
- 614.5
- 114.6
S. Iyer
36 (19)
N. Wadhera
3 (5)
M. Henry
3-0-42-1
14.6
1
Matt Henry To Shreyas Iyer
A low full toss on middle, Iyer looks to flick but closes the bat face a touch too early, getting a leading edge out to deep cover for a single.
14.5
6
Matt Henry To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! PUNISHED! Goes pace off again, slightly short and around off. Shreyas Iyer picks the length in a trice and nails the pull shot towards deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
14.4
4
Matt Henry To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Easy pickings! Goes pace off and way too short and way too wide outside off. Not an ideal length with third man inside the ring. Shreyas Iyer gets too much width and ramps it comfortably over short third for a boundary.
14.3
0
Matt Henry To Shreyas Iyer
Very full again, outside off, driven straight to the cover fielder by Iyer.
14.2
2
Matt Henry To Shreyas Iyer
Overpitched around off, Shreyas Iyer carves it to deep cover for a single, but a fumble by Shivam Dube in the deep allows them to pinch in the second.
14.1
2
Matt Henry To Shreyas Iyer
Short and slow, outside off, Shreyas Iyer hangs deep and pulls it to the right of long on for two runs. 150 up for Punjab Kings!
End Of The Over 14 : 148/3
5 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 1 WD 13.3
- 113.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 013.6
N. Wadhera
3 (5)
S. Iyer
21 (13)
N. Ahmad
4-0-38-0
13.6
0
Noor Ahmad To Nehal Wadhera
Dishes out the googly, on middle, slightly full. Nehal Wadhera plays from the crease and tucks it to the leg side with soft hands. Excellent over from Noor, given the context of the game. Just 5 runs off it. 62 runs needed from 36 balls for PBKS.
13.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Shreyas Iyer
Flighted full and outside off, pushed behind point for a single.
13.4
1
Noor Ahmad To Nehal Wadhera
Skids through from a length, outside off, Wadhera cuts it wide of short third for a single.
13.3
1
Noor Ahmad To Shreyas Iyer
Full on leg, nicely flicked into the deep square leg region for a single.
13.3
wd
Noor Ahmad To Shreyas Iyer
WIDE! Tries the googly, on a length, outside off, but it breaches the tramline. Wided.
13.2
0
Noor Ahmad To Shreyas Iyer
Quicker and flatter, outside off, on a length. Shreyas Iyer misses to cut it away.
13.1
1
Noor Ahmad To Nehal Wadhera
A direct hit would have been curtains for Wadhera! Full and spinning away, outside off. Wadhera goes for the big-booming cover drive, but slices it to backward point. Shreyas is more than halfway through the run, but Wadhera stays put and seeing the fielder fumbling to pick it up, he starts off. However, the throw goes wide of the bowler, which allows Nehal to get home.
End Of The Over 13 : 143/3
16 Runs
- 012.1
- 212.2
- 612.3
- 112.4
- 112.5
- 612.6
S. Iyer
19 (10)
N. Wadhera
1 (2)
R. Chahar
3-0-32-0
12.6
6
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! Too easy for the skipper! Chahar drops it short, on leg. Shreyas Iyer is quick to pivot on the back foot and pulls it cleanly into the stands behind deep square leg. 16 runs from the over.
12.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Nehal Wadhera
Full, on off, Nehal Wadhera runs it to long off for a single.
12.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Grips away from off, on a fuller length. Shreyas Iyer is sucked on the front foot, and tries to drive through cover, but outside edges it to the left of Matt Henry at short third. The Kiwi stumbles on the dive, but the ball spins back towards him and he manages to get his body behind the ball. The batters cross for a single.
12.3
6
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
SIX! All class! Full again, outside off. Shreyas Iyer lets the ball dip and gets under it, nailing the inside-out shot nicely over deep extra cover for a huge six.
12.2
2
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Full now, on off. Iyer takes a big stride forward and heaves it on the bounce to long on for a couple.
12.1
0
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
A slider on a length, on middle. Iyer rocks back and punches it to the left of mid-wicket. Sarfaraz Khan moves across and dives to stop it.
End Of The Over 12 : 127/3
10 Runs
- 411.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 411.4
- W 11.5
- 011.6
N. Wadhera
0 (1)
S. Iyer
4 (5)
A. Kamboj
2-0-22-1
11.6
0
Anshul Kamboj To Nehal Wadhera
Short of a good length, outside off, Nehal Wadhera dabs it to backward point. A wicket and 10 runs from the over.
One left-hander replaces the other. Here is Nehal Wadhera.
11.5
W
Anshul Kamboj To Cooper Connolly OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kamboj strikes and strikes big. Attempts the yorker around off but gets it wrong, ending up with a low full toss at 136.6 kph. Connolly swings hard by staying deep in the crease, aiming to go straight down the ground, but mistimes it and slices it straight to Henry at long off, who makes no mistake. Punjab Kings are 127/3, needing 83 runs from 49 balls.
11.4
4
Anshul Kamboj To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Extraordinary batting! Very full by Kamboj, wide outside off. Cooper Connolly shuffles far outside off, uses the pace and scoops it between short fine leg and square leg for a boundary. Connolly moves to 36 from 21 balls.
11.3
1
Anshul Kamboj To Shreyas Iyer
A slight nip back in from off, on a length. Shreyas Iyer lifts the front leg up and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
11.2
1
Anshul Kamboj To Cooper Connolly
Hits the hard length, around off, Cooper Connolly smacks it to the right of long off for a single.
11.1
4
Anshul Kamboj To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Loose ball and gets the treatment! Short and slow, outside off, sitting up nicely for the Aussie. Cooper Connolly stands tall and slices it over backward point for a boundary.
End Of The Over 11 : 117/2
14 Runs
- 410.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 5 NB 10.4
- 210.4
- 110.5
- 010.6
S. Iyer
3 (4)
C. Connolly
27 (18)
N. Ahmad
3-0-33-0
10.6
0
Noor Ahmad To Shreyas Iyer
Flat and quick, full and on middle. Shreyas presses forward and smothers it to the mid-wicket region.
10.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
Short on middle and leg, a googly. Cooper pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.4
2
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
Quicker and flatter on the stumps at 96.8 kph, Connolly lofts it straight down the ground. Mhatre moves across to his left from long off and cuts it off. Two runs taken.
10.4
nb
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
NO BALL, FOUR! Beats the fielder again, and that's a cardinal sin from a spinner. Noor has overstepped. Quicker short ball, on middle. Cooper Connolly hangs deep and cuts it to the right of Khaleel Ahmed at deep backward point. Khaleel puts in a slide to flick the ball back in, but is a bit late to do so. Free Hit coming up.
10.3
1
Noor Ahmad To Shreyas Iyer
Slowish one, short in length, on leg. Shreyas hangs deep in the crease and nudges it to the right of mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
Too full in front of the sticks, Cooper gets down on his knee and slogs it on the bounce to long on for a single.
10.1
4
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Quick hands! Flat and short, outside off, Cooper Connolly rocks back and cuts it past backward point and it blazes away to the fence in a flash.
Punjab's 103/2 meets Chennai's 101/1 at the halfway stage. The red and yellow lines are virtually locked together on the worm. PBKS need 107 runs from 60 balls. Noor Ahmad to continue from this end.
End Of The Over 10 : 103/2
8 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 49.5
- 19.6
C. Connolly
15 (13)
S. Iyer
2 (2)
R. Chahar
2-0-16-0
9.6
1
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
Googly, full and on middle. Cooper checks his drive wide of cover for one.
9.5
4
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Good shot! Floated up, full and on middle and leg. Cooper Connolly gets down on a knee and swings through the line. Launches it back over the bowler's head and to the right of long on for a four. 100 up for the Punjab Kings!
9.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Angled into the pads, on a good length. Iyer nurdles it behind square leg for a single.
9.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
There comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run by Cooper.
9.2
0
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
Beaten! Googly, on off. Cooper Connolly flashes but is beaten as the ball kicks up a bit.
9.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Shreyas Iyer
Full and on off, this is driven through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 95/2
7 Runs
- 38.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- W 8.5
- 08.6
C. Connolly
9 (9)
S. Iyer
0 (0)
N. Ahmad
2-0-19-0
8.6
0
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
On a length and on off. Cooper Connolly firms the drive to cover.
CSK are over the moon as Prabhsimran Singh is leaving the field, absolutely fuming. In walks the skipper, Shreyas Iyer, at number 4.
8.5
W
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh OUT!
OUT! PRABHSIMRAN SINGH IS RUN OUT! A wicket against the run of play for the Chennai Super Kings. Flat and short, on middle. Prabhsimran plays it off the back foot towards the vacant mid-wicket region. Noor goes after it and slides to prevent the second run. Seeing Ahmad losing his balance while getting back up, Prabhsimran senses an opportunity to sneak in the second run but there was never a second there. Sarfaraz Khan swoops in off the ropes, picks the ball up and fires in a throw at the bowling end. Ruturaj Gaikwad does well to get behind the stumps and collects the throw on the bounce. A loud call of 'no' from Cooper Connolly but Prabhsimran Singh keeps running before returning halfway through the run. He is late by then and Gaikwad breaks the stumps with Singh well short.
8.4
1
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
Noor sticks to the short length, on middle. Cooper flat bats it to long on for another single.
8.3
1
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
Short and around off. Singh clips it to deep mid-wicket for one.
8.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
Nearly dragged it back onto the stumps! On a nagging length, on off. Cooper Connolly has a big swing at it. Gets an inside edge past the leg stump for one.
8.1
3
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
Three runs! Noor serves a half-tracker, outside off. Prabhsimran Singh stands tall and slaps it past the diving man at cover-point. Anshul Kamboj gets around in the deep and dives to prevent the boundary. He ends up deflecting the ball away from him, and that allows the batters to take the third run.
STRATEGIC BREAK! The team in red is dominating the team in yellow at the moment. Yes, there has been an evident grip for both the spinners, but CSK are still searching for the breakthrough. With a batting lineup that runs deep down, these two batters do have the license to play with complete freedom. They are actually going more than the asking rate and will look to maintain this tempo. CSK need wickets and they need them right now to arrest the momentum and push PBKS into another rebuild. 122 needed from 72 balls. Noor Ahmad (1-0-12-0) to continue after the break.
End Of The Over 8 : 88/1
8 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 17.4
- 17.5
- 47.6
C. Connolly
7 (6)
P. Singh
38 (31)
R. Chahar
1-0-8-0
7.6
4
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
FOUR! Nicely put away! Wrong'un by Chahar, a bit too short, outside off. Cooper Connolly waits on the back foot and pumps it towards wide long off for a boundary.
7.5
1
Rahul Chahar To Prabhsimran Singh
In the air...but safe! Tossed up, on a length, outside off. Prabhsimran Singh looks to go big on the off side with an open bat face. Slices it off the outer half in front of the man at deep point. Just a single.
7.4
1
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
Keeps it short, on middle. Cooper Connolly works it off the back foot towards mid-wicket for another single.
7.3
1
Rahul Chahar To Prabhsimran Singh
Googly, short and on middle. Prabhsimran Singh turns it in front of deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
0
Rahul Chahar To Prabhsimran Singh
A loud shout for LBW! Turned down by the umpire. Is the impact outside the line? That is what Sanju Samson is asking the bowler. CSK don't go for the review eventually. Very full, landing around the off stump line. Prabhsimran Singh premeditates as he goes for the reverse, but the ball is too full for that shot and he wears it on the boot. The replays show that the impact was indeed outside the line.
7.1
1
Rahul Chahar To Cooper Connolly
Dropped short, on off, Cooper Connolly hits it down to long on for one.
Spin in tandem now. CSK's impact player, Rahul Chahar, replaces Khaleel Ahmed. PBKS need 130 runs from 78 balls.
End Of The Over 7 : 80/1
12 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 66.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
P. Singh
36 (28)
C. Connolly
1 (3)
N. Ahmad
1-0-12-0
6.6
4
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Innovative and effective! This is bowled full and quick by Noor, on off and middle. Fast hands from Prabhsimran Singh as he brings out the reverse and hits it to the left of the diving backward point fielder for a boundary. Hands on head for Noor as Singh would have been trapped in front had he missed.
6.5
0
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
Tossed up, on off. Prabhsimran reaches out in front and taps it to cover.
A slight halt in play as a mandatory concussion test is underway for Prabhsimran Singh. The physio rushes out, and Singh looks alright to continue.
6.4
0
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
Flighted delivery, outside off. It is the googly, Prabhsimran Singh shuffles across and goes hard on the sweep but misses. The ball catches him on the strap of the glove and deflects onto the helmet.
6.3
6
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
SIX! Into the stands! Noor Ahmad drops it short again, on middle and leg. Prabhsimran Singh picks up the length quickly and presses back to nail the pull over deep square leg for a six.
6.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Cooper Connolly
Too short again, on middle and leg. Cooper Connolly knocks it to long on. They cross.
6.1
1
Noor Ahmad To Prabhsimran Singh
A bit of turn, into the pads, on the shorter side. Prabhsimran Singh nudges it from the crease towards square leg for a single.
That's the end of the Powerplay. PBKS' 68/1 meets CSK's 57/1 at the same stage. The visitors need 142 runs from 84 balls. And as the field spreads, Noor Ahmad is summoned into the attack, replacing Matt Henry. As per the on-air commentator, Deep Dasgupta, there is not much dew on the ground as yet, which might just bring the spinners in forefront to control these middle overs. Let's see how this phase pans out.
End Of The Over 6 : 68/1
5 Runs
- 05.1
- 45.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 15.5
- 05.6
C. Connolly
0 (2)
P. Singh
25 (23)
K. Ahmed
3-0-28-0
5.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Cooper Connolly
Tucking the batter up for room, on a good length, on middle. Cooper Connolly stabs it down on the off side.
5.5
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
Outside off, on a length. Prabhsmiran pushes it wide of cover for a single.
5.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
And again! Hang on, Khaleel Ahmed has heard something. Ruturaj Gaikwad has a word with the keeper and eventually decides against taking the review. Pace on, running across the batter, on a good length. A bit too close to his body for the cut.
5.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
A swing and a miss! Slower one, full and outside off. Prabhsimran Singh has a heave across the line but is undone by the slowness of the ball and it sneaks under the blade.
5.2
4
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Width offered and Prabhsimran Singh cashes in. This is fuller in length, wide on off. Singh takes a step back in the crease and carves it over cover for a one-bounce boundary.
5.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
Across off, on a good length, Prabhsimran Singh dances down the track and flays at it. A bit of lift off the deck and the ball sails over the blade.
End Of The Over 5 : 63/1
8 Runs
- 64.1
- W 4.2
- 1 LB 4.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
P. Singh
20 (18)
C. Connolly
0 (1)
M. Henry
2-0-27-1
4.6
1
Matt Henry To Prabhsimran Singh
Just short of mid off! At 134.4 kph, very full on the line of middle. Prabhsimran goes for the lofted drive without any foot movement, sending it to the right of mid off. There’s a slight fumble, and the batters sneak in a quick single.
4.5
0
Matt Henry To Prabhsimran Singh
Huge shout for LBW! Skids through from a good length, nipping back into the batter, on the leg stump. Prabhsimran Singh plays all around it and gets struck on the back thigh. A big appeal for LBW, but the umpire stays put. Matt Henry is really confident and convinces his skipper to take the review, challenging the on-field decision. But is that doing a bit too much? UltraEdge comes up with a flat line. Ball Tracking saves Singh as the ball is projected to clip the leg stump on umpire's call. So, the on-field decision is upheld.
4.4
0
Matt Henry To Prabhsimran Singh
Huge swing and a miss! This one is hurled fuller and it stays low on the bounce as well. Full and outside off. Prabhsimran Singh swings across the line to smoke it into the stands, but it shapes away a touch to zip past the outside edge.
4.3
lb
Matt Henry To Cooper Connolly
Swings in from middle to leg, on a length. Cooper misses the flick shot and the ball rolls off the front pad to backward point for a leg bye.
Arya goes after delivering a flying start to his team. The hero of the previous game, Cooper Connolly, walks in at number 3.
4.2
W
Matt Henry To Priyansh Arya OUT!
OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Henry lets out a huge roar. Back of a length on middle and leg, and it just nips away a touch. Arya charges down the track, exposing the stumps and swings wildly. He misses it completely, and the off stump is sent cartwheeling. PBKS are 61/1, needing 149 more runs from 94 balls.
4.1
6
Matt Henry To Priyansh Arya
SIX! Goodness me, that's out of the top drawer! A length ball by Henry, on the stumps. Priyansh Arya picks it up and over the bowler's head for a cracking six. He didn't try to hit it hard, just kept his head still and timed it to perfection.
End Of The Over 4 : 55/0
12 Runs
- 43.1
- 43.2
- 03.3
- 43.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
P. Singh
19 (15)
P. Arya
33 (9)
A. Kamboj
1-0-12-0
3.6
0
Anshul Kamboj To Prabhsimran Singh
An absolute ripper of a ball! Back of a length outside off, it kisses the surface and zips through. Prabhsimran has a loose waft at it and is beaten for pace. Still, this over goes for 12 runs.
3.5
0
Anshul Kamboj To Prabhsimran Singh
Just past the bowler! Full and straight, around off. Prabhsimran Singh plays with a straight bat and spanks it to the left of the bowler. Kamboj tries to pluck it, but it evades him to race past mid off.
3.4
4
Anshul Kamboj To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Runs are flowing far too easily here. Not good bowling with two fielders in the deep on the leg side. Full and wide outside off, Prabhsimran Singh needs no second invitation as he slices it over point for a boundary.
3.3
0
Anshul Kamboj To Prabhsimran Singh
Back of a length, nipping back in and around off. Prabhsimran Singh hangs back and dabs it straight to backward point.
3.2
4
Anshul Kamboj To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Top shot! Around off, on a fuller length. Singh picks it up nicely and hits it over mid on for a boundary. 50 UP FOR THE PUNJAB KINGS!
3.1
4
Anshul Kamboj To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Straight as an arrow! Full from Kamboj, on off. Prabhsimran Singh bumps the ball straight back to the bowler and it bursts right through the bowler's hands before racing to the fence behind.
Will Matt Henry continue? The answer is no. Anshul Kamboj replaces him.
End Of The Over 3 : 43/0
9 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 12.5
- 62.6
P. Arya
33 (9)
P. Singh
7 (9)
K. Ahmed
2-0-23-0
2.6
6
Khaleel Ahmed To Priyansh Arya
SIX! Just long enough for Priyansh to get his third six. Hard length into the batter. Priyansh Arya presses back and pulls it aerially, more off the top edge. He gets enough distance on it to clear the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen runs. Arya moves to 33 off just 9 balls.
2.5
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
Around off, on a length, Prabhsimran Singh cuts the slower ball to deep backward point for a single.
2.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
A slower one by Khaleel this time around, on a good length, at just 119 kph, angling across the batter. Prabhsimran Singh throws the kitchen sink at it, trying to smoke it downtown, but loses his shape and gets beaten by the lack of pace.
2.3
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Priyansh Arya
Short of a length, coming in with the angle on middle. Arya taps it to mid-wicket and charges across for a single.
2.2
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
Shapes in again, on a good length, on middle. Singh brings the bat in front, and eases it to the right of cover for a single.
2.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
Much fuller, on middle and leg, with a slight inward curve. Prabhsimran Singh flicks it straight to Noor Ahmad at mid-wicket. A yard or two either side and that would have kissed the fence.
Questions already for Ruturaj Gaikwad. He is persisting with Khaleel Ahmed.
End Of The Over 2 : 34/0
20 Runs
- 41.1
- 61.2
- 41.3
- 11.4
- 41.5
- 11.6
P. Singh
5 (5)
P. Arya
26 (7)
M. Henry
1-0-20-0
1.6
1
Matt Henry To Prabhsimran Singh
Fractionally full, nipping away from outside off. Prabhsimran scythes it to deep backward point for a single. 20 runs from Henry's first over.
1.5
4
Matt Henry To Prabhsimran Singh
FOUR! Henry is struggling to find his length! Way too short and on the leg stump. Prabhsimran Singh takes a step back in the crease and wrists it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
1.4
1
Matt Henry To Priyansh Arya
Back of a length, on top of middle. Priyansh nudges it in front of mid-wicket and steals a run.
1.3
4
Matt Henry To Priyansh Arya
FOUR! Spanked! Touch fuller, on off, Arya gets on the front foot and cracks the drive uppishly between cover and mid off for a boundary.
1.2
6
Matt Henry To Priyansh Arya
SIX! KABOOM! Short in length, on middle. Priyansh Arya presses back and nails the pull shot, clearing the deep mid-wicket fence with comfort for a six.
1.1
4
Matt Henry To Priyansh Arya
EDGED, FOUR! Bashes the length hard, outside off. Priyansh Arya slashes hard at it off the back foot, looking to hit it over cover-point. Gets a thick outside edge instead and the ball shoots between the keeper and the short third fielder for a boundary.
Matt Henry will operate from the other end. Surprisingly, no one at slip for the Kiwi.
End Of The Over 1 : 14/0
14 Runs
- 1 WD 0.1
- 40.1
- 60.2
- 10.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 1 WD 0.6
- 1 WD 0.6
- 00.6
P. Singh
0 (3)
P. Arya
11 (3)
K. Ahmed
1-0-14-0
0.6
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
BEATEN! A good ball to wrap the over. Pulls the length, does Khaleel. Gets the ball to shape away from the right-hander, outside off. Prabhsimran Singh goes fishing at it, trying to punch it through cover. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.6
wd
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
WIDE! Gets the ball to shape well beyond the tramline, full in length. Prabhsimran Singh tries to smash it past cover, but misses to connect.
0.6
wd
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
WIDE! Far across the guideline, on a good length. Singh leaves and Samson puts in a full-length dive to his right. Half stops with his right hand as the ball rolls to Sarfaraz Khan at first slip.
0.5
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
Fantastic delivery! Very full and leaving the batter from the off stump. Singh's feet go nowhere as he tries to drive it straight, but gets beaten on the outside edge by a whisker.
0.4
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Prabhsimran Singh
A little bit of away shape, full and outside off. Prabhsimran Singh presses forward and taps it to the point fielder.
0.3
1
Khaleel Ahmed To Priyansh Arya
Short of a good length, shaping in on the pads. Arya tucks it to the right of deep square leg for a single.
0.2
6
Khaleel Ahmed To Priyansh Arya
SIX! Clears the fence with absolute ease and will! Back of a length, on middle, Priyansh Arya pivots on the back foot and pulls it behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six.
0.1
4
Khaleel Ahmed To Priyansh Arya
FOUR! Gorgeous stroke! An inswinger on a fuller length, on middle. Arya lets the ball curve and then commits on the front foot. Presents the full face and drives it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a boundary.
0.1
wd
Khaleel Ahmed To Priyansh Arya
WIDE! A bit of an iffy start by Khaleel. Too straight down leg, on a hard length. Arya gets on the back foot, tries to glance it to the leg side, but misses.
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Match Info
- Venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Weather Clear
- Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field
- Result Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match Priyansh Arya
- Umpire Abhijit Bhattacharya (IND), Akshay Totre (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
- Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Chennai 209/5 in 20.0 overs
- Chennai 201/5 in 19.2 overs
- Referral 2 (17.4 ovs): PUN against P Veer (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 2, PUN: 1)
- Chennai 155/4 in 15.5 overs
- Referral 1 (13.4 ovs): PUN against K Sharma (LBW) Successful (CHE: 2, PUN: 2)
- Strategic Time-out: Chennai 125/3 in 13.0 overs
- Chennai 100/1 in 9.5 overs
- A Mhatre T20 fifty: 52 runs in 29 balls (4x4) (4x6)
- 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between R Gaikwad (8) and A Mhatre (37)
- Strategic Time-out: Chennai 57/1 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 57/1
- Chennai 50/1 in 5.1 overs
- Punjab 202/5 in 18.1 overs
- S Iyer T20 fifty: 50 runs in 26 balls (4x4) (3x6)
- S Iyer dropped on 46 by M Henry in 16.2 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 177/3 in 16.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between S Iyer (38) and N Wadhera (10)
- Punjab 150/3 in 14.1 overs
- Punjab 102/2 in 9.5 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Punjab 88/1 in 8.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 68/1
- Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): CHE against P Singh (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 2, PUN: 2) (Retained)
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 20 balls between P Arya (33) and P Singh (15)
- Punjab 51/0 in 3.2 overs
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