In the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) unfolded into an exhilarating encounter. Punjab eventually registered a victory and continued their domination over CSK as they remain unbeaten against the Yellow Army since 2021.
Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar keep CSK batters at bay
The Super Kings commenced their innings with a blend of steady batting and occasional bursts of aggression. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased remarkable resilience, scoring a commendable 62 runs off 48 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Opener Ajinkya Rahane provided a solid foundation with 29 runs off 24 deliveries.
However, their momentum was curtailed by disciplined bowling performances from Punjab’s bowlers, restricting them to a total of 162/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Rahul Chahar bagged a couple of wickets while conceding 16 runs in 4 overs. Similarly, Harpreet Brar picked up two wickets each for 17 runs.
Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw take Punjab home
In pursuit of 163 runs for victory, Punjab’s batters displayed exceptional prowess and determination. Jonny Bairstow spearheaded the chase with a blistering knock of 46 runs off 30 balls, complemented by Rilee Rossouw‘s aggressive innings of 43 runs off 23 deliveries.
Shashank Singh and Sam Curran also contributed significantly with scores of 25 and 26 runs respectively. Despite the early dismissal of Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab Kings exhibited remarkable composure, securing victory with 7 wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare.
The Super Kings’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught from Punjab’s batters. While Shardul Thakur and Richard Gleeson managed to pick up a wicket each, the bowling unit faced a formidable challenge against PBKS aggressive batting lineup.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Punjab has actually played lot better cricket than what it has shown on the points table.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 1, 2024
Win by 7️⃣ wickets! #IYKYK pic.twitter.com/ATnfnoATUd
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 1, 2024
Teams to beat CSK in 5 Consecutive matches
Mumbai Indians
Punjab Kings*#CSKvPBKS
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 1, 2024
Wtf 3 runs in the 19th over of a T20 match BY A SPINNER?!
Rahul Chahar 😳🔥
— Neon Man (@NeonMan_01) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar is one of the most improved player since few years.
— 🇧🇪 (@LiviNation23) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar is such an underrated spinner!
He has an economy rate of 6.83 in the middle-overs (7-16) since IPL 2023 — the third best among spinners who have bowled a minimum of 40 overs in this phase since last season.
Only Sunil Narine (6.81) and Krunal Pandya (6.68) have…
— Prasenjiit Dey (@CricPrasen) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar has to be one of the, if not the best left arm spinner in T20s in India. No wonder nobody talks about his India prospects but he has definitely bowled with a big heart against the big hitters in the last two-three seasons #PBKSvsCSK
— Ritul Thakkar (@ThakkarRitul) May 1, 2024
High quality bowling by Rahul Chahar & top class astute captaincy by Sam Curran 👌🏻
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar❤️
It’s been a long journey of struggled and hard work And he has shown his worth this IPL ❤️
Pure Gem 💎#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/AsWH0sOdpF
— 𝘼𝙢𝙧𝙞𝙩™ (@Chelsea_Amrit) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar Constantly Seeing him Performing Well from last 2-3 Seasons But going under the Radar
— 🅶🅷🅸🅻🅻🅸 🆁🅰🅹 (@Raj__Ghilli) May 1, 2024
Rahul Chahar bowling to dala in 19th over.
Sam Curran 🫡pic.twitter.com/Ah6yZOJROj
— Amban (Ranga ka Parivaar) (@AnthonyDas_) May 1, 2024
Sam Curran bringing on a leg spinner Rahul Chahar to bowl to Dhoni in the 19th over was perhaps the boldest gamble a captain has taken against Thala this IPL. #CSKvPBKS
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 1, 2024
Rahul chahar when the lights were brightest pic.twitter.com/PnVTBOSysp
— That PBKS Fan (@That_PBKS_Fan) May 1, 2024
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