Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in Match 8 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Chasing a target of 107 runs, Chennai reached 107 for four in 15.5 overs. Opener Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten knock to help his side win the fixture, slamming 36 runs off 33 balls. English all-rounder Moeen Ali also made a match-winning contribution, scoring 46 runs in 31 balls, packed with seven fours and a six. Sam Curran hit the winning boundary for CSK, to seal their first win of the campaign. Mohammed Shami was the top bowler for Punjab, taking two wickets in four overs. Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh and Murugan Ashwin registered a dismissal each. Earlier, PBKS wrapped up their innings at 106 for eight in 20 overs. The Punjab franchise had a poor start, losing early wickets. Opener KL Rahul could only muster five runs, and his opening partner Mayank Agarwal was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Shahrukh Khan made the only noteworthy contribution for Punjab, scoring 47 off 36 balls, before getting dismissed in the final over. Deepak Chahar was in superb form for CSK, taking four wickets. Meanwhile, Curran, Moeen and Dwayne Bravo registered a dismissal each. (SCORECARD)
Chennai Super Kings
Punjab Kings
KL Rahul
MS Dhoni
Mohammed Shami
Chris Gayle
Ambati Rayudu
Ravindra Jadeja
Suresh Raina
Nicholas Pooran