In a fantastic thriller, Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs. The spectators were entertained with sensational batting performance by Shikhar Dhawan and clinical bowling by Arshdeep Sigh and Kagiso Rabada. Arshdeep continues to grow as a death-over specialist and Punjab Kings made the right call by retaining him before the auction. Here are the key highlights of the game:
1. CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first against PBKS
2. PBKS lost the wicket of their skipper, Mayank Agarwal, early. However, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa built a sensational 110 runs partnership. Rajapaksa contributed 42 runs off 32.
1⃣0⃣0⃣-run partnership! 👌 👌 Punjab Kings move to 137/1 as Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa complete a fine century stand. 👏 👏 Follow the match ▶️ https://bit.ly/TataIpl-2022-38 #TATAIPL | #PBKSvCSK
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3. After the fall of his wicket, Liam Livingstone contributed with a cameo of 19 runs off 7.
4. Shikhar Dhawan stayed till the end and made an unbeaten 88 runs off 59.
5. PBKS managed to score 187/4 in their 20 over.
6. Replying to PBKS total, CSK lost early wickets of Uthappa (1), Santner (9), and Dube (8). Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed with 30 runs off 27.
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7. After the fall of their wickets, Ambati Rayudu made 78 runs off 39 with a 200 strike rate. Rayudu played a breathtaking knock to almost take CSK on a winning track, but unfortunately he got out at the wrong time.
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8. After the fall of his wicket, all pressure was on MS Dhoni and captain Ravindra Jadeja. However, PBKS bowlers Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, and Arshdeep Singh did incredible bowling in the death over and saved the match.
9. PBKS bowlers, Arshdeep Singh took 1/23 and Kagiso Rabada took 2/23. CSK was targeting Rishi Dhawan who made his come back after six long years, however, they failed as Rishi Dhawan took two big wickets of Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni.
Kagiso Rabada picks his second wicket! 👍 👍 Ambati Rayudu departs but not before he scored an incredible 78. 👏 👏 Follow the match ▶️ https://bit.ly/TataIpl-2022-38 #TATAIPL | #PBKSvCSK
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10. CSK made 176/6 in their 20 overs and lost the match by 11 runs.
11. Shikhar Dhawan was declared player of the match.
12. Brief scores: Punjab Kings 187/4 in 20 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 88 not out, Bhanuka Rajapaksa 42; Dwayne Bravo 2/42) beat Chennai Super Kings 176/6 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 30, Ambati Rayudu 78, Ravindra Jadeja 21 not out; Kagiso Rabada 2/23, Rishi Dhawan 2/39) by 11 runs.
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