After Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings is likely the second team to be out of the playoffs contention. They have now only won 2 games out of 8. In the remaining six games, if they might win all the six, their playoffs chances are not guaranteed. Punjab Kings lose the toss and batted first. Though Mayank Agarwal struggled, Dhawan batted with positive intent. After Mayank fell, both Dhawan and Bhanuka batted caution mixed with aggression. They set up for the remaining batters to go all out in the final 5 overs. Though Bhanuka Rajapaksa fell eventually, Liam Livingstone has scored 19 in just 7 balls. Dhawan scored 88 in 59 balls. As a result, PBKS put a commendable total of 187.
Chasing 188, CSK hasn’t got the best start. In the 8 games so far, CSK hasn’t got more than 30 for the first wicket in any match. Uthappa fell early, Till the arrival of Rayudu, CSK’s innings went nowhere. Rayudu arrived with positive intent and took the bowlers to the cleaners. He took a special liking to Sandeep Sharma in the 16th over by milking 23 runs.
However, Rabada and Arshdeep bowled with great conviction by not giving many runs. Rishi Dhawan had 26 runs to defend. Dhoni is on strike. But Rishi Dhawan held his nerves and scalped Dhoni’s wicket. Finally, CSK lose by 11 runs.
