After being humbled by Delhi Capitals in the first match, Chennai Super Kings registered a resounding win against Punjab Kings played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday.
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start as Deepak Chahar produced a beauty to get rid of Mayank Agarwal in the very first over itself. A superb direct throw by Ravindra Jadeja ended the innings for KL Rahul. Deepak Chahar struck twice in one over by dismissing Universe Boss Chris Gayle and Nicolas Pooran to leave Punjab Kings tottering at 19 for 4. At the end of the first six overs, Punjab Kings made 26 for 4.
After the field restrictions, Deepak Chahar struck for the fourth time getting rid of Deepak Hooda to leave Punjab Kings in tatters at 26 for 5. Jhye Richardson looked impressive with his technique while Sharukh Khan created pressure on CSK bowlers. At the end of the first timeout, Punjab Kings made 45 for 5.
Moeen Ali came into the attack and dismissed Jhye Richardson with a beauty. Jhye Richardson and Sharukh Khan added 31 runs for the 6th wicket. Sharukh showed his class by smacking some big hits while Murgun Ashwin gave him good support. At the end of the second timeout, Punjab Kings scored 81 for 6. After the timeout, Dwyane Bravo dismissed Murgun Ashwin while Sharukh Khan's impressive innings came to end in an attempt to hit big shots. It was a superb bowling effort by CSK bowlers to restrict Punjab Kings at 106 for 8.
Chasing 107 runs to win, Ruturaj Gaikwad struggled with his timing while du Plessis played with intent. Arshdeep Singh struck for Punjab Kings dismissing Gaikwad providing an easy catch to Hooda at deep midwicket. Meredith was superb with his line and lengths making life tough for CSK batsmen. At the end of the six overs, CSK scored 32 for 1.
After the field restrictions, Du Plessis and Ali kept the scoreboard ticking to end the first timeout at 53 for 1. Both experienced batsmen put pressure on Punjab Kings bowlers taking singles and hitting occasional boundaries. Murgun Ashwin finally struck dismissing Moeen Ali providing an easy catch to Sharukh Khan at deep midwicket. Ali and Plessis added 66 runs for the 2nd wicket.
Meredith bowled with pace and troubled CSK batsmen. Faf du Plessis survived a caught behind call but Punjab Kings called for a review, the decision remained not as it did not hit anything. In the next over, Mohammed Shami produced a snorter to get rid of Suresh Raina and then dismissed Ambati Rayudu off the very next ball.
Sam Curran hit the winning with a boundary to help CSK register six wickets win with 26 balls to spare. It was a good performance by MS Dhoni's army who bowled brilliantly and restricted Punjab Kings for a modest total. Despite some wobble, CSK won the match easily.
Chennai Super Kings 107 for 4 in 15.4 overs (Moeen Ali 46, du Plessis 36*, Shami 2/21) beat Punjab Kings 106 for 8 in 20 overs (Sharukh Khan 47, Deepak Chahar 4/13) by six wickets.
For his figures of 4 for 13 in 4 overs, Deepak Chahar was named the man of the match award. With this win, CSK moved up to second place in the points table. Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Mumbai Indians in tomorrow’s match.
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