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Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 18 Commentary, Live Updates

KXIP vs CSK, 2020 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match 18, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai , Oct 04, 2020
Kings XI Punjab Kings XI Punjab
178/4 (20.0/20)
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
181/0 (17.4/20)
Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Shane Watson
    83(53)
That's all from this game! Chennai have cruised past Punjab. They are back and how. Punjab have put on a sorry show and need to come back better in their upcoming games. On Monday, 5th October, 2020, we have Bangalore going up against Delhi in Dubai. The action will begin at 1800 local (1400 GMT). Join us for that. Until then, cheers and take care.
Shane Watson, the MAN OF THE MATCH, says that it feels good to play like the way he did after some quiet games. States that he opened his front leg more in this game and it worked. Adds that he and Faf compliment each other well and he loves batting with him. Watto says that the team management believe in their players and there are no panic stations.
MS Dhoni, the Chennai skipper, says that he feels better. Adds that they did the small things right and they were looking for this kind of batting performance. States that Watson was hitting really well in the nets and the tough part is to replicate it in the match. Says that Faf is a sheet anchor for them and he confuses the bowlers with his ramp shots. Goes onto say that consistency in selection is what they bank on and Fleming has to be credited for it. Adds that looking at the first 3-4 games, they looked to restrict their opposition and he feels that the bowlers did a very good job and they bowled according to the plan. Says that the momentum was missing in their batting and that is what they got and it was great to watch Faf and Watson bat.
Faf du Plessis is there for a chat. He says that it is a lot cooler in the bubble than it is on the ground. Adds that he wanted to try to stay till the end. Says that it is good to see Watson back in form. States that in the previous game, they bowled well but batted poorly and they are trying to make sure that their batters get some runs under their belt. Hopes that the players can find their best form in their upcoming games. Credits MS Dhoni and Fleming for sticking with their players who are not in form and they play as a team who will play if they reach the final. Adds that the captain is cool and calm.
KL Rahul, the Punjab skipper, says that it is hard to be on the losing side for so many games in a row and they will try to come back better in the upcoming games. Adds that when they started batting, the wicket stopped a bit when the spinners came in. States that if they don't get wickets, they know they would be in trouble. Says that he wanted to get a couple of wickets at the start but when they don't get it, it becomes hard after the Powerplay. Adds that all he can expect from his players is that they can keep their chins up and come back harder.
Earlier in the day, Punjab started with the bat. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal were again in fine touch starting with a bang. Agarwal fell before the first Drinks break. Mandeep Singh and Pooran played in small bursts and their small cameos were very helpful in Punjab reaching close to the 180-run mark. They will be disappointed as it looked like they would cross the 200-run mark but they ended up with 20 runs or odd short in the end. The bowling by Chennai was very hot and cold as they started well but lost their way in the middle overs. They did well to bounce back towards the end of the innings as they bowled well in the death overs and restricted Punjab to a score below what it looked like they would score.
There is not much to talk about with regards to the bowling by Punjab. All of their bowlers were very poor tonight as nothing seemed to click for them on the night. Their problem so far has been their death bowling. Also, their bowling throughout this innings has been a let down as this is something that KL Rahul and the coaching staff of Punjab will have to ponder about. None of their bowlers bowled well and they gave some easy runs. Their fielding was poor as well and let Chennai off the hook. Overall, it was a really poor performance from Punjab. Only Ravi Bishnoi bowled decently while others were taken to the cleaners by the du Plessis and Watson partnership.
Annihilation! Dominance! Call it what you want, it was a battering that Chennai gave Punjab. They have cruised to victory courtesy of their openers, Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis who have stitched an unbeaten 181-run stand amongst them and have closed the game with some ease for Chennai. They never stopped pressing and breathing down on the bowlers of Punjab and they kept playing their strokes throughout the course of their batting. Chennai have had issues with their opening in the starting couple of games of the season, but it seems like they have put them to rest as this was a comprehensive batting performance from Watson and Faf du Plessis. The entire camp of the Chennai team will be all smiles all throughout the night after a difficult start to this year's tournament. MS Dhoni will be a very happy captain.
17.4
4
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! That's the end of the game! They have absolutely steamrolled the chase! Low full toss outside off, du Plessis creams the drive through the covers for a boundary. CHENNAI WIN BY 10 WICKETS.
17.3
6
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
SIX! A one-handed six from Faf du Plessis! Full ball outside off, du Plessis smashes it over the deep cover region for a biggie. Just 2 needed.
17.2
2
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Short ball on middle, Faf pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
17.1
1
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
EDGY! Full ball on off, Watson looks to go big over the off side but gets an edge towards deep cover. A single taken.
Shami is back on.
End Of The Over 17 : 168/0
12 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 416.5
  • 216.6
du Plessis
75 (50)
S. Watson
82 (52)
C. Jordan
3-0-42-0
16.6
2
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
Well done, Sheldon Cottrell! Fullish ball outside off, du Plessis thrashes it to deep point. Cottrell runs across and dives to make a terrific stop. Two taken. Just 11 needed.
16.5
4
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! The day gets worse for Jordan! Very full ball outside off, Faf looks to drive but it takes the outside edge and goes towards the third man region for a boundary.
16.4
4
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Full toss and it has been punished! This has been an annihilation! Full toss outside off, du Plessis slashes it over point for a boundary. This is the highest partnership for Chennai in the Indian T20 League.
16.3
1
Chris Jordan To Shane Watson
Very full ball outside off, Watson punches it to deep cover for another single.
16.2
1
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
Low full toss, driven to long on for a single.
16.1
0
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
Yorker on off, du Plessis pushes it to cover.
Chris Jordan is back into the attack. His figures so far are 2-0-30-0.
End Of The Over 16 : 156/0
6 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
S. Watson
81 (51)
du Plessis
64 (45)
R. Bishnoi
4-0-33-0
15.6
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
FOUR! Poor end to the over! That was hit of the screws! Loopy ball outside off, Watson creams it through the cover region for a boundary.
15.5
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Short and outside off, cut through cover-point for a single.
15.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Flatter on off, du Plessis pushes it back to the bowler.
15.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Short ball on middle, Watson flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
15.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Flatter ball outside off, Watson punches it to cover.
15.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
BEATEN! Flighted ball outside off, Watson looks to drive but misses.
Ravi Bishnoi is back on.
End Of The Over 15 : 150/0
15 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 414.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 1 WD 14.5
  • 614.5
  • 114.6
S. Watson
76 (47)
du Plessis
63 (43)
H. Brar
4-0-41-0
14.6
1
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
150-RUN OPENING STAND! Flatter around middle, Watson works this down towards long on for a single to end the over.
14.5
6
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
SIX! What a massive shot! Watson just seems to time everything from the middle of the bat tonight. Flighted ball around off, Watson gets on his knees and slogs this over the long on region for a huge six. Chennai are closing in on a huge victory!
14.5
wd
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
WIDE! That did not look like a wide but the umpire thinks so. He bowled this floated ball outside off, Watson looks to cut but misses. Wide given.
14.4
0
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
Loopy ball way outside off, Watson leaves it alone thinking it was a wide but it is not given.
14.3
1
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Outside off, du Plessis pushes this to the cover region to collect a single.
14.2
4
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Not the delivery you want to bowl to du Plessis! He smashes this one! Flatter around middle, du Plessis pulls this one hard towards the mid-wicket fence and will collect four runs for Chennai.
14.1
2
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Flatter ball outside off, du Plessis cuts this in the gap between short third man and point and will collect a couple before the fielders clean up in the deep.
DRINKS! Chennai are doing it easily at the moment! Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis have made merry and need just 44 more in 6 overs. Should be easy-peasy for them. Punjab, on the other hand, need something special. They need quick wickets if they want to have any chance of winning this game. Can they make a match out of this?
End Of The Over 14 : 135/0
12 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • 1 WD 13.5
  • 113.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 113.6
du Plessis
56 (40)
S. Watson
69 (44)
S. Cottrell
3-0-30-0
13.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball around the off stump channel, du Plessis slashes this through towards deep point for a single to retain the strike for the next over. Chennai need 44 runs in 36 balls.
13.6
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
WIDE! Cottrell seems to be under pressure! He bowls a full toss way outside the off stump, du Plessis leaves this one alone. Wided.
13.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Short of a good length ball around off and middle, Watson pulls this one towards the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
13.5
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
WIDE! Cottrell bowls a short ball around middle and leg, Watson looks to pull this but misses. The umpire signals this as a wide.
13.4
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
SIX! Extraordinary! What a powerful shot! Back of a length ball around off and middle, Watson clears his foot and hammers this over the long on region for a six.
13.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Bangs in another short ball around middle, Watson looks to pull this away but does not connect bat with ball.
13.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
In the air but...safe! Cottrell bangs this short and around off and middle, du Plessis looks to pull this but it takes a top edge and goes towards Shami at short fine leg but it drops short and the batters run across for the single.
13.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
On a good length around middle, Watson works this towards the mid-wicket region for a single run.
Sheldon Cottrell is back on. 2-0-18-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 13 : 123/0
4 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 212.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
du Plessis
54 (38)
S. Watson
61 (40)
H. Brar
3-0-26-0
12.6
0
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Floated outside off, du Plessis looks to cut this one but connects his bat with only thin air.
12.5
1
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
Short ball on middle, Watson pulls this hard down the ground towards the man at long on. One.
12.4
0
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
Loopy ball around off, Watson punches this but this is straight to the fielder at covers.
12.3
1
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Flatter around middle. du Plessis pulls this one hard towards the deep mid-wicket region and the batters will exchange ends before the fielder cuts it off.
12.2
2
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Good footwork by du Plessis! Loopy ball around off, du Plessis dances down the track and lofts this over the cover region and the batters will fetch two runs before the fielder cleans up in the deep.
12.1
0
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Floated around off, du Plessis plays this slightly uppish towards the cover region but it drops safe.
End Of The Over 12 : 119/0
7 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
S. Watson
60 (38)
du Plessis
51 (34)
R. Bishnoi
3-0-27-0
11.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Floated on middle, Watson sweeps this one but will find the fielder at short fine leg. 60 required in 48 for Chennai.
11.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
BEATEN! A good delivery by Bishnoi! Loopy around off, Watson looks to cut this one but misses and Pooran pouches this one. An appeal is made but the umpire is not interested.
11.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Flatter around off, du Plessis goes on his back foot and punches this towards the cover region for a single.
11.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Flighted ball around middle, Watson sweeps this uppishly towards the deep mid-wicket region and it will drop before the fielder can run in and take this one. The batters take a single.
11.3
wd
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
WIDE! This is a loopy ball way outside off, Watson leaves it alone. Wided.
11.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
FOUR! Delightful! What a beautiful cover drive! Floats a ball outside off, Watson makes some room and drives this one past the cover fielder into the fence for a boundary. Supreme!
11.1
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Flatter around middle, Watson fends this back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 11 : 112/0
11 Runs
  • 410.1
  • 410.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
S. Watson
55 (33)
du Plessis
50 (33)
C. Jordan
2-0-30-0
10.6
1
Chris Jordan To Shane Watson
Good length delivery around off, Watson lofts this over the mid off region and to the fielder at long off on a bounce. One run taken.
10.5
1
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FIFTY FOR FAF DU PLESSIS! What a start this has been for Chennai and du Plessis gets his half-century as well. On a good length around off, du Plessis cuts this towards the backward point region to collect a single. Du Plessis has been in good form this season and has played another good innings.
10.4
0
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball around middle, du Plessis tries to push it away but it comes off the lower part of his bat and bounces past the stumps towards the keeper.
10.3
1
Chris Jordan To Shane Watson
On a full length around middle, Watson pushes it towards the long on region to collect a single. A good over so far for Chennai.
10.2
4
Chris Jordan To Shane Watson
FOUR! FIFTY FOR WATSON! Also his 20th half-century in the Indian T20 League and what a way to get it as well. On a good length around off, Watson drives this through the cover region and the timing is sweet as it races away to the fence.  He was clueless in the first 4 games and scores a good 50 when his side needed. Look at the applause from the Chennai players. Shows how valuable a player he is for Chennai.
10.1
4
Chris Jordan To Shane Watson
FOUR! Watson moves onto 49 with that shot and he has found the gap yet again! Back of a length ball around middle and leg, Watson flicks this off his pads past the fielder at short fine leg and it will race away to the fence for a boundary.
Chris Jordan is back on. He gave 19 runs in his first over. Can he provide a breakthrough for Punjab?
End Of The Over 10 : 101/0
6 Runs
  • 29.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
S. Watson
45 (29)
du Plessis
49 (31)
M. Shami
3-0-22-0
9.6
1
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
Good length around middle, Watson plays this towards long on for a single. Chennai require 78 runs in the last 10 overs.
9.5
1
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
On a fullish length around off, du Plessis gets under the ball and plays it towards the square leg region to run across for the single. 100 runs up for Chennai.
9.4
1
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
Another single as Watson cuts this one towards the third man region. Smart batting as they do not want to go after Shami who is in good form.
9.3
1
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Another back of a length ball around middle, du Plessis works this to the point region and will exchange ends with Watson, courtesy of a single.
9.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Short of a length delivery around the off channel, du Plessis pushes this to the cover region.
9.1
2
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball around off, du Plessis flicks this off his pads towards the deep square leg region and they will collect a couple.
Mohammed Shami is back on to bowl his third over.  2-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 9 : 95/0
14 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 1 WD 8.3
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 68.5
  • 08.6
S. Watson
43 (27)
du Plessis
45 (27)
R. Bishnoi
2-0-20-0
8.6
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Flatter on off, Watson punches it to point.
8.5
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
SIX! That is massive! What a shot! A 101-metre hit! There seems to be no stopping Watson! Floated a wrong' un around off, Watson gets on his knees and slog sweeps this over the mid-wicket fence for a huge six. Chennai are looking very formidable right now.
8.4
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Loopy ball around off, du Plessis drives this through the extra cover region and will run across for the single.
8.3
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Short ball outside off, Watson cuts this one towards the deep point region for a single.
8.3
wd
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
WIDE! Bishnoi bowls this loopy ball way outside off, Watson lets it be. Wided.
8.2
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
FOUR! Watson is finding the gaps! He is in supreme form! Flatter ball around middle, Watson pulls this one hard towards the deep square leg area for a boundary.
8.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Loopy ball way outside off, du Plessis reaches out and works this to the deep point region for one run.
End Of The Over 8 : 81/0
15 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 47.5
  • 17.6
du Plessis
43 (25)
S. Watson
32 (23)
H. Brar
2-0-22-0
7.6
1
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Floated around leg, du Plessis flicks this to the leg side for a single. A great over for Chennai.
7.5
4
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Looks like Faf has got his dancing shoes on as he dances down the track and lofts this floated ball over the cover region for another boundary. Third one of the over for Chennai.
7.4
1
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
Short ball around middle, Watson plays this one down towards the man at long on for a single.
7.3
4
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
FOUR! A misfield will fetch Chennai four more runs. Rahul will not be happy with his fielder on his occasion. Loopy ball around leg, Watson sweeps this one and it goes in betwwen the legs of Shami for a boundary.
7.2
4
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
FOUR! What a cheeky stroke! Watson is looking in fine touch today! Flatter around middle, Watson makes room and paddle sweeps this on the up over the short fine leg region for a boundary.
7.1
1
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Flatter around leg, du Plessis flicks this away towards square leg for a single.
Harpreet Brar is back on. 1-0-7-0 are his figures so far.
End Of The Over 7 : 66/0
6 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
du Plessis
37 (22)
S. Watson
23 (20)
R. Bishnoi
1-0-6-0
6.6
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Loopy on middle, worked to square leg for a single.
6.5
4
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Pulled away in disdain! Short ball on middle, du Plessis pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
6.4
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Flatter on the pads, du Plessis looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire.
6.3
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
BEATEN! Beautiful bowling from Bishnoi! Flighted ball outside off, Faf lunges forward to defend but fails to connect.
6.2
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Faf du Plessis
Quicker one on off, du Plessis pushes it to cover.
6.1
1
Ravi Bishnoi To Shane Watson
Flatter on off, Watson defends it to cover and takes a single.
DRINKS! This is just the start the Chennai had wanted. They had to start all guns blazing and they have. Watson and du Plessis have struggled to get off to a good start in this tournament but they have done so well in these first six overs. Punjab, on the other hand, need to pick a wicket and slow things down if they want to build pressure on Chennai. Ravi Bishnoi is introduced into the attack for Punjab, replacing Shami.
End Of The Over 6 : 60/0
19 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 25.3
  • 45.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
du Plessis
32 (17)
S. Watson
22 (19)
C. Jordan
1-0-19-0
5.6
4
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! What an over for Chennai! 19 from Jordan's first! Short ball on middle, du Plessis thrashes it past the bowler and into the long on fence. Chennai are 60 for 0 at the end of the Powerplay! They need 119 from 84 balls.
5.5
4
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Third boundary in the over! Good length ball outside off, Faf plays it past the short third man fielder for a boundary.
5.4
4
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Fifty-run stand comes up between Watson and du Plessis! First in this season and they need to continue! Full ball on middle, Faf flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
5.3
2
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
In the air...safe! Good length ball outside off, Faf dances down and looks to go over cover. It is not timed well.  Sarfaraz Khan dives forward in an attempt to catch but it goes over. Two taken.
5.2
4
Chris Jordan To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Nicely done! Full ball on off, du Plessis goes on his knees and then scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary. It does not look pretty but effective.
5.1
1
Chris Jordan To Shane Watson
Good length ball outside off, Watson drives it to deep cover for a single.
Chris Jordan will bowl now, taking over from Brar.
End Of The Over 5 : 41/0
9 Runs
  • 1 WD 4.1
  • 44.1
  • 24.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
S. Watson
21 (18)
du Plessis
14 (12)
M. Shami
2-0-16-0
4.6
1
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
Uppish but safe! Full ball on off, Watson plays it uppishly towards long off for a single.
4.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
Short ball around off, Watson sways away from it.
4.4
1
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Short ball on the pads, du Plessis looks to flick but and inside edge, gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and a single is taken.
4.3
0
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Full on middle, du Plessis heaves it to mid-wicket.
4.2
2
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Length ball on the pads, Faf flicks it to deep square leg and picks up a couple.
4.1
4
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Beautifully played from Faf! Full ball on middle, du Plessis flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.1
wd
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, du Plessis looks to pull but misses. Wided.
Shami will bowl now, taking over from Sheldon Cottrell. It is a change of ends for him.
End Of The Over 4 : 32/0
7 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
du Plessis
7 (8)
S. Watson
20 (16)
H. Brar
1-0-7-0
3.6
1
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
On off, du Plessis drives it to long off for a single.
3.5
0
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
An appeal for LBW turned down! Full around off, du Plessis looks to sweep but misses. There is an appeal for LBW but nothing from the umpire. Punjab think for a review but decide against it. There is no bat on it.  The Ball Tracker shows umpire's call on impact.
3.4
1
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
Flatter on middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
3.3
4
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
FOUR! Excellent batting from Watson! He is looking in fine touch! Loopy ball on middle and leg, Watson lifts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
3.2
0
Harpreet Brar To Shane Watson
Flatter on the pads, Watson looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
3.1
1
Harpreet Brar To Faf du Plessis
Flighted ball on middle, Faf plays it to mid on for a single.
Harpreet Brar is introduced into the attack, replacing Mohammed Shami. Spin in the powerplay. Will this make an impact for Punjab?
End Of The Over 3 : 25/0
9 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 22.3
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
S. Watson
15 (13)
du Plessis
5 (5)
S. Cottrell
2-0-18-0
2.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Back of a length ball outside off, Watson cuts it straight to point.
2.5
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
FOUR! Cracking shot from Watson! Full ball on off, Watson thrashes it past the bowler and into the fence.
2.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
Full ball outside off, du Plessis drives it to long off for a run.
2.3
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
Short ball on middle, Faf looks to pull but it takes the top edge and it lands over the square leg fielder. A couple taken.
2.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Good length ball outside off, Watson looks to cut but gets an outside edge towards third man for a single.
2.1
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
Very full outside off, du Plessis pushes it to mid off and crosses over for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 16/0
7 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 5 WD 1.3
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
S. Watson
10 (10)
du Plessis
1 (2)
M. Shami
1-0-7-0
1.6
0
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
Good length ball outside off, Watson drives but straight to the point fielder.
1.5
0
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
Short ball outside off, Watson punches it to cover.
1.4
1
Mohammed Shami To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball on middle, du Plessis works it wide of mid on and gets off the mark with a single.
1.3
1
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
On a length outside off, Watson taps it to deep point for a single.
1.3
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Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
FIVE WIDES! Ohh no! Poor stuff from Shami! Fullish ball down the leg side, Watson looks to flick but misses. Pooran dives to his left to stop but fails and the ball races to the fence.
1.2
0
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
PLAY AND A MISS! Back of a length ball outside off, Watson looks to cut but fails to get any bat on it.
1.1
0
Mohammed Shami To Shane Watson
BEATEN! Quality ball from Shami! Some movement as well from Shami! Good length ball, moves away after pitching. It is around off, Watson looks to defend but gets beaten.
Who will partner Cottrell with the new ball? It will be Mohammed Shami.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/0
9 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 40.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
du Plessis
0 (1)
S. Watson
9 (5)
S. Cottrell
1-0-9-0
0.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Faf du Plessis
Back of a length ball on off, du Plessis defends it to point. Good start from Chennai. 9 runs from it.
0.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Just over! Good length ball on off, Watson looks to lift it over mid off but mistimes it. Luckily, it lands over Rahul at mid off. A single taken.
0.4
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
FOUR! That's the Watson we all know! Fullish ball on middle, Watson heaves it over mid on for another boundary.
0.3
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
FOUR! Poor bowling from Sheldon Cottrell! Good length ball on the pads, Watson flicks it to the fine leg region for a boundary.
0.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Good length ball on middle, Watson defends it back to the bowler.
We are back for the chase! The Punjab players stride out to the middle, followed by Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis. Sheldon Cottrell will start with the ball. Nicholas Pooran is the keeper for Punjab.
0.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Shane Watson
Cottrell starts with a full length ball on middle, Watson pushes it to mid on.
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Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match Shane Watson
  • Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Anil Dandekar (IND) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Punjab 178/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Punjab 151/2 in 16.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 141/2 16.0 overs
  • KL Rahul T20 Fifty: 52 runs in 45 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Punjab 100/2 in 12.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 61/1 8.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between KL Rahul (25) and M Agarwal (22)
  • Punjab 50/0 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 46/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 90 balls between S Watson (76) and du Plessis (63)
  • Chennai 150/0 in 15.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 135/0 in 14.0 overs
  • du Plessis T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • S Watson T20 Fifty: 53 runs in 31 balls (9x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 59 balls between S Watson (44) and du Plessis (49)
  • Chennai 100/0 in 9.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 60/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 60/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 34 balls between S Watson (22) and du Plessis (24)
  • Chennai 52/0 in 5.4 overs
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