IPL 2015 CSK v KXIP Highlights: Chennai Crush Punjab by 97 Runs
Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 97 runs in the Indian Premier League. Catch all the highlights here.
Kings XI Punjab lost to Super Kings on Saturday at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Catch all the highlights here (Scorecard | Fixtures | Points Table | Stats) (All Times in IST):
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23:28 So that's it. Chennai win by 97 runs and Punjab have been simply outclassed.
23:22 WICKET! Anureet departs, Chennai now one wicket away. Punjab 94/9 in 19.1 overs, Target: 193.
23:15 WICKET! Saha falls and it's a lost cause for Punjab. Punjab 90/8 in 17.4 overs, Target: 193.
23:13 Punjab just going through the motions. Punjab 89/7 in 17 overs, Target: 193.
23:02 The asking rate just keeps on going up for the visitors. Punjab 79/7 in 15 overs.
22:52 WICKET! Johnson joins the players back in the hut, Chennai almost wrapping it up. Punjab 69/7 in 12.2 overs, Target: 193.
22:48 WICKET! Axar is stumped off Ashwin. Punjab 66/6 in 11.4 overs, Target: 193.
22:40 WICKET! Vijay's vigil comes to an end. Punjab 55/5 in 9.2 overs, Target: 193.
22:37 WICKET! Raina pouches one at leg-slip as Miller falls. Vijay waging a lone battle. Punjab 55/4 in 9 overs, Target: 193.
22:27 WICKET! Bailey edges one to Dhoni off Jadeja. Punjab 40/3 in 6.3 overs, Target: 193.
22:21 WICKET! Marsh is trapped plumb by Nehra. Punjab 35/2 in 5.1 overs, Target: 193.
22:18 Vijay, Marsh settling in against Chennai. Punjab 35/1 in 5 overs, Target: 193.
22:09 Onus on Vijay after Sehwag's early departure. Punjab 21/1 in 3 overs, Target: 193.
21:58 WICKET! Sehwag is the first casualty in search of 193. Punjab 4/1 in 0.5 overs, Target: 193.
21:41 Chennai finish off with 192/3. Punjab face a stiff chase ahead of them.
21:30 Dhoni looking set to take Chennai close to 200. Chennai 171/3 in 18 overs.
21:19 WICKET! Raina is run out at the non-striker's end. Chennai 144/3 in 15.2 overs.
21:13 Raina, Dhoni now going for the shots in the death overs. Chennai 138/2 in 15 overs.
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21:03 WICKET! McCullum is gone and Punjab have a way back in. Chennai 116/2 in 12.1 overs.
20:54 McCullum reaches his fifty off just 32 balls. Chennai 97/1 in 9.4 overs.
20:45 McCullum looking dangerous for a big score. Chennai 81/1 in 8 overs.
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20:29 Chennai making good use of the fielding restrictions. Chennai 54/1 in 6 overs.
20:20 WICKET! Smith is bowled by Anureet. Chennai 50/1 in 4.4 overs.
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20:12 Smith plunders 22 runs off the 3rd over. Chennai 36/0 in 3 overs.
20:03 A good over first up for Karanveer. Chennai 4/0 in 1 over.
20:01 The players are out in the middle. Karanveer Singh bowls the first ball to Dwayne Smith who smashes it for four.
19:49 Here are the teams for today's game:
Punjab: M Vijay, V Sehwag, S Marsh, G Bailey, D Miller, W Saha, A Patel, M Johnson, K Singh, Anureet Singh, Sandeep Sharma
Chennai: B McCullum, DR Smith, S Raina, F du Plessis, R Jadeja, MS Dhoni, DJ Bravo, R Ashwin, M Sharma, I Pandey, A Nehra
19:45 Bailey is back for Punjab while Maxwell is left out.
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19:38 Chennai win the toss and opt to bat vs Punjab.
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Punjab Look to Upset Chennai
It has been smooth sailing so far for Chennai, the two-time former champions. The batting has an intimidating look to it and the entire top-order has contributed well. Kings XI, in contrast, have struggled for a major part of their campaign so far although their morale would be boosted by Super Over win over table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in their last game. (Read More)
Sehwag 'Lucky' for Johnson and Axar
After edging out Rajasthan Royals in a nail-biting IPL game, Kings XI Punjab captain Virender Sehwag credited local boy Axar Patel and Australian allrounder Mitchell Johnson for the victory. (Read More)
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Why Chennai Coach is Worried
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming conceded that the spin department of his side has not been as effective so far, as compared to previous IPL seasons but denied that the team management has lost confidence in their slow bowlers. (Read More)
Chennai clearly have the momentum on their side after their convincing win over Bangalore a few days back. However, it will be interesting to see if the Kings XI keep injured Bailey on the bench after their last thrilling Super Over win against Rajasthan. Be it Sehwag or Bailey, the men in red know that they will have to play out of their skins to beat the canary yellow-clad Dhoni & Co.