13th

Match

IPL No : #633

Mon, 16 April 2018, Starts from 00:00

Kings XI Punjab - 7/197 (20)

Chennai Super Kings - 5/193 (20)

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh, India

KKR won by 71 runs

Kings XI Punjab innigs
7/197 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c Bravo b Harbhajan Singh
3702270168.18 In 2018135158 Career8607632
CH Gayle
c Imran Tahir b Watson
6303374190.90 In 20186374 Career7301533553
MA Agarwal
c Jadeja b Imran Tahir
3001912157.89 In 20185243 Career8668636
Yuvraj Singh
c †Dhoni b Thakur
2001321153.84 In 20183651 Career2623209142
AJ Finch
lbw b Imran Tahir
001000.00 In 2018000 Career3272333118
KK Nair
c Jadeja b Bravo
2901721170.58 In 2018108103 Career126614529
R Ashwin
c †Dhoni b Thakur
1401101127.27 In 20184732 Career278254
AJ Tye
not out
3040075.00 In 20181000 Career162136
B Brainder Sran
not out
000000.00 In 2018000 Career400
Extras
(1w)
100000.00
Total
(20 overs, 9.85rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar3037012852 In 2018 Career249
Harbhajan Singh4041110852 In 201860 Career129328
SN Thakur3033211431 In 2018 Career15110
Imran Tahir4034291132 In 2018 Career50214
SR Watson201518301 In 201860 Career123297
DJ Bravo403719431 In 2018150 Career284470
Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/193 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SR Watson
c Sran b Sharma
110920122.22 In 20186964 Career3824346190
M Vijay
c Sran b Tye
1201001120.00 In 20181201 Career252323790
AT Rayudu
run out (Ashwin)
4903551140.00 In 2018110123 Career252621782
SW Billings
lbw b Ashwin
90810112.50 In 20186535 Career5745018
MS Dhoni
not out
7904465179.54 In 201810976 Career3670258162
RA Jadeja
c Ashwin b Tye
1901311146.15 In 20184222 Career177412759
DJ Bravo
not out
10100100.00 In 20188038 Career2903198137
Extras
(1w)
1300000.00
Total
(20 overs, 9.65rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
B Brainder Sran4037091012 In 2018 Career14131
MM Sharma4047112853 In 2018 Career86327
AJ Tye4047212552 In 2018 Career70124
Mujeeb301806510 In 2018 Career325
R Ashwin403218621 In 2018140 Career104231
Yuvraj Singh1010010010 In 2018 Career3627

Match Report: Kings XI Punjab vs. Chennai Super Kings - 13th Match IPL 2018

Date: April 16, 2018
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh, India

In an exhilarating contest of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Chennai Super Kings edged out the Kings XI Punjab in a closely fought match. Batting first, Kings XI Punjab posted a commendable total of 197 runs in their allotted 20 overs, while Chennai Super Kings, in response, managed to score 193 runs, falling just short of the target. As a result, Kings XI Punjab opted to register a well-fought victory by 4 runs.

Performance Highlights:

Kings XI Punjab Innings:

  • KL Rahul led the charge with a brisk 37 runs off 22 balls, fueling the team's momentum initially.
  • Chris Gayle's explosive innings of 63 runs off 33 balls, inclusive of 7 fours and 4 sixes, was the standout performance of the innings.
  • Mayank Agarwal contributed with 30 runs, while Yuvraj Singh and Karun Nair added 20 and 29 runs respectively, helping their team achieve a challenging target.

The contribution of players like Ravichandran Ashwin and AJ Tye added to the total, but it was clear that the foundation provided by the top order was instrumental in setting a competitive target.

Chennai Super Kings Innings:

  • Chennai's innings began on a shaky note with Shane Watson scoring only 11 runs before being dismissed.
  • However, Ambati Rayudu's 49 runs and MS Dhoni's remarkable unbeaten 79 runs off 44 balls, consisting of 6 fours and 5 sixes, kept their hopes alive. Dhoni's innings was a masterclass, showcasing his ability to anchor a chase while remaining explosive when required.
  • However, a few quick dismissals in the middle order led to a downfall for Super Kings, as they slipped under pressure.

Despite their efforts, a strong bowling performance from Kings XI Punjab, particularly from bowlers such as AJ Tye and Mohit Sharma, ensured Chennai fell just short of the target.

Bowling Performances:

For Kings XI Punjab, AJ Tye took 2 wickets for 47 runs in his 4 overs while Mohit Sharma contributed with 1 wicket for 47 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin also achieved pivotal breakthroughs, securing 1 wicket for 32 runs.

On the other side, Deepak Chahar and Harbhajan Singh were among the wicket-takers for the Super Kings but couldn't contain the flow of runs adequately to claim victory.

Conclusion:

The match showcased the thrilling essence of T20 cricket, where every run counts, and both teams displayed commendable talent and skill. Ultimately, it was the Kings XI Punjab’s tactical play that edged out Chennai Super Kings in this nail-biting encounter. With such performances, the anticipation for the coming matches continues to build as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and match analyses from IPL 2018!


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