Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets

In the 49th Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerge victorious over defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 7 wickets at Chepauk on May 1st.

CSK Manage To Post 162/6 vs PBKS

Opting to bat first, CSK faced early setbacks with Ajinkya Rahane’s dismissal for just 29 runs. Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s commendable 62-run knock, CSK struggled at 107/4 after 15.3 overs. Shivam Dube’s failure to make an impact further added pressure. Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar bossed the middle overs and did not concede a boundary. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad once again anchored the innings, scoring a valuable 62 runs off 47 balls to ensure his team kept adding runs to the scoreboard. A 16-run partnership between MS Dhoni and Daryll Mitchell helped CSK reach a competitive total of 162/7. Harpreet Brar was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets on the night.

PBKS Get 4th Win In Chepauk

In response, PBKS started strongly with Jonny Bairstow’s impressive 46 runs and contributions from other batters. Rilee Roussouw and Shashank Singh’s partnership ensured PBKS secured their 4th win of the season. With Roussouw gone for a fiery 43 runs, skipper Sam Curran took control of the proceeding along with Shashank.  Sam Curran’s 26*-run cameo steered PBKS to victory, easily chasing down the target.

Spin attacks comparison
PK: 4/33 in 8 overs (ER 4.13)
CSK: 0/44 in 5 overs (ER 8.80)

Wins by a visiting team vs CSK at Chepauk (IPL)
5 Mumbai Indians
4 Punjab Kings *
3 Kolkata Knight Riders

Most successive wins vs CSK in IPL
5 Mumbai Indians (2018-19)
5 Punjab Kings (2021-24) *
4 Delhi Capitals (2020-21)
4 Rajasthan Royals (2021-23)

Impact on Standings

PBKS’ victory propelled them forward in the IPL 2024 standings, while CSK missed the opportunity to climb higher. With Lucknow Super Giants holding the 4th spot, CSK’s position remains unchanged.

PBKS’ dominant performance showcased their strength, while CSK’s efforts fell short. The match had significant implications for both teams in their quest for playoff berths, highlighting the intensity of competition in the IPL.