Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, 8th IPL 2021
Chennai Super Kings win by 6 wickets
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Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, 8th IPL 2021
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Match Scorecard
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | c: Hooda b: Singh | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.25 |
| Faf du Plessis | not out | 36 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Moeen Ali | c: Khan b: Ashwin | 46 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 148.39 |
| Suresh Raina | c: Rahul b: Shami | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Ambati Rayudu | c: Pooran b: Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sam Curran | not out | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Total | (15.4 Ov, RR: 6.83) | 107/4 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-24 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 4.6), 2-90 (Moeen Ali, 12.3), 3-99 (Suresh Raina, 14.2), 4-99 (Ambati Rayudu, 14.3) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4.0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jhye Richardson | 3.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Meredith | 3.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.73 | 1 | 0 |
| Murugan Ashwin | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | 1 | 0 |
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul | run out (Jadeja) | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Mayank Agarwal | b: Chahar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chris Gayle | c: Jadeja b: Chahar | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Deepak Hooda | c: du Plessis b: Chahar | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Nicholas Pooran | c: Thakur b: Chahar | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | c: Jadeja b: Curran | 47 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 130.56 |
| Jhye Richardson | b: Ali | 15 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 68.18 |
| Murugan Ashwin | c: du Plessis b: Bravo | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Mohammed Shami | not out | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Total | (20.0 Ov, RR: 5.30) | 106/8 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 2-15 (Lokesh Rahul, 2.5), 1-1 (Mayank Agarwal, 0.4), 3-19 (Chris Gayle, 4.2), 5-26 (Deepak Hooda, 6.2), 4-19 (Nicholas Pooran, 4.4), 8-101 (Shahrukh Khan, 19.1), 6-57 (Jhye Richardson, 12.1), 7-87 (Murugan Ashwin, 16.5) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4.0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 3.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 3.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Prediction
Preview
It is match number eight of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. These two sides had high-scoring opening encounters but ended up on different sides of the result.
PBKS survived a thrilling onslaught from Sanju Samson and young Arshdeep Singh held his nerve to deliver a four-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The batting was simply outstanding in that game for KL Rahul and co. There is no doubt the pitch was a belter but the power of the Punjab batting came to the fore. The skipper led from the front, Mayank Agarwal got a decent start, Chris Gayle looked solid and Deepak Hooda was the surprise package who was the game-changer for Punjab in the middle-overs.
The bowling struggled with dew around and on a batting beauty at the Wankhede. Mohammed Shami and young left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh were brilliant as they took five wickets between them and went under 9 runs an over. However, the overseas pacers were very expensive. However, the 2014 finalists might not want to focus too much on their first performance and will hope they can get better.
On the other hand, it was CSK’s middle-order that came to their rescue but it wasn’t enough as the bowling seemed to lack bite and just didn’t look threatening enough. After losing the openers cheaply, the CSK middle-order resurrected the innings with the likes of Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu and Sam Curran making vital contributions. However, the bowling just didn’t look like picking up a wicket as they conceded 189 in just 18.4 overs and could return with just three wickets.
It clearly showed that the three-time champions missed the wicket-taking ability of someone like Imran Tahir or even Lungi Ngidi on a belter of a track in Mumbai. Deepak Chahar looked rusty while Shardul Thakur was very expensive. Sam Curran couldn’t deliver with the ball either while the spinners looked ineffective. Thus, MS Dhoni and co lamented on the execution of the bowlers but he also hoped that they can improve and learn from their first game.
Team News
Team news: Punjab Kings
There are no injury concerns for Punjab Kings and everyone is fit and available for selection. Leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin looked clueless with the ball and may be replaced by Ravi Bishnoi.
Team news: Chennai Super Kings
Stephen Fleming confirmed that fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Jason Behrendorff will not be available for this game. Ngidi is still in quarantine and will miss this game as well. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood pulled out of this IPL 2021 just before the tournament started. Jason Behrendorff was named his replacement. There is no news on Aussie left-arm fast bowler’s arrival but for now, he will not be available for this game as well
Starting team
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (capt&wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar
Kings: KL Rahul (capt&wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, M Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, M Ashwin, Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
Key players
Mohammed Shami: Mohammed Shami had a pretty solid return to competitive cricket after recovering from his injury. The ace PBKS fast bowler returned with figures of 2/33, picking up key wickets of Ben Stokes and Riyan Parag at crucial junctures which played a massive role in his side’s four-run win over RR.
With the short boundaries and the track being a batting beauty at the Wankhede, Shami’s role with the ball will once again be huge. If he can continue to produce performances like he did in the first game and lead the attack, Punjab will be better placed more often than not.
Moeen Ali: Moeen Ali seems to be a very good inclusion in the CSK setup. The off-spinning all-rounder walked out at No. 3 and infused life into CSK’s innings with the bat after they were 7/2 in the third over against Delhi. He may have scored just 36 but he set the tone.
Ali is a hard-hitter and can take the game away from the opposition in the middle overs. In addition to this, his bowling will also be vital for CSK as he is one of the only two spinners alongside Ravindra Jadeja that CSK are likely to play. Hence, Ali will certainly be one of the players to watch out for in this game.
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FOUR! Riley Meredith to Sam Curran. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot padded, padded in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. Sam finishes off with a boundary and CSK win by six wickets with 26 balls to spare. Moeen and Faf added 66 for the second wicket. Overall an outstanding performance from CSK in all three departments. Deepak Chahar has been adjudged as Player of the Match for his great spell. Do join us tomorrow for the next game. Until then, cheers.
Mohammed Shami to Faf du Plessis. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Richardson.
Riley Meredith to Faf du Plessis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pooran.
Murugan Ashwin to Suresh Raina. Googly back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Jhye Richardson to Moeen Ali. Short, down leg side on the back foot Late Cut, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Shami.
FOUR! Mohammed Shami to Moeen Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Murugan Ashwin to Moeen Ali. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Riley Meredith to Moeen Ali. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.
Murugan Ashwin to Faf du Plessis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Richardson.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Moeen Ali. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Moeen pulls the ball away for a boundary.
FOUR! Riley Meredith to Moeen Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Arshdeep Singh to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, caught by Hooda. Arshdeep draws first blood! Gaikwad walks back without creating any impact.
SIX! Jhye Richardson to Faf du Plessis. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. That’s a cheeky shot from Faf.
Mohammed Shami to Faf du Plessis. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Hooda.
Jhye Richardson to Faf du Plessis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Spliced to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Agarwal. A good start for Punjab, just four runs from two overs.
Mohammed Shami to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Start of Chennai Super Kings Innings.
Sam Curran to Mohammed Shami. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ali. Punjab’s innings comes to an end and they have scored a low total on the board. Chennai bowlers have shattered Punjab’s top order tonight. Shahrukh Khan has played a responsible innings for his side. Do join us for the run chase in another few minutes.
Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Shami. Off cutter full toss, down leg side backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Dhoni.
FOUR! Shardul Thakur to Shahrukh Khan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Dwayne Bravo to Mohammed Shami. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Raina.
Shardul Thakur to Murugan Ashwin. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Moeen Ali to Murugan Ashwin. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bravo.
Ravindra Jadeja to Murugan Ashwin. Arm ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Gaikwad.
Moeen Ali to Shahrukh Khan. Off break short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jhye Richardson. Stock length ball, off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
Moeen Ali to Jhye Richardson. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Gaikwad.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jhye Richardson. Arm ball back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rayudu.
FOUR! Shardul Thakur to Shahrukh Khan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. An excellent stroke from Shahrukh Khan and it’s time for a strategic time-out.
SIX! Ravindra Jadeja to Shahrukh Khan. Stock ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Deepak Chahar to Jhye Richardson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ali.
Shardul Thakur to Deepak Hooda. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.
Deepak Chahar to Shahrukh Khan. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Sam Curran to Chris Gayle. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Dhoni.
Deepak Chahar to Deepak Hooda. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Thakur.
Sam Curran to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
Deepak Chahar to Chris Gayle. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, dropped catch by Gaikwad, fielded by Curran.