Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab - match result | IPL 2018

Match

IPL No : #589

Mon, 21 May 2018, Starts from 00:00

Chennai Super Kings - 5/159 (19.1)

Kings XI Punjab - 153 (19.4)

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India

Match Stats

Chennai Super Kings innigs

5/159 (19.1)

Batsmen	R	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
KL Rahul b Ngidi	7	11	1	0	63.63	In 2018	659	66	32	Career	1384	127	56
CH Gayle c †Dhoni b Ngidi	0	2	0	0	0.00	In 2018	368	30	27	Career	7606	556	576
AJ Finch c Raina b Chahar	4	6	1	0	66.66	In 2018	134	6	8	Career	3406	339	126
MK Tiwary c †Dhoni b Jadeja	35	30	3	1	116.66	In 2018	47	4	1	Career	1695	156	40
DA Miller b Bravo	24	22	1	1	109.09	In 2018	74	3	2	Career	1805	121	85
KK Nair c Chahar b Bravo	54	26	3	5	207.69	In 2018	301	23	13	Career	1459	158	39
AR Patel c Billings b Thakur	14	12	0	1	116.66	In 2018	80	3	4	Career	686	37	32
R Ashwin c †Dhoni b Ngidi	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2018	102	7	5	Career	333	29	7
AJ Tye c Raina b Ngidi	0	2	0	0	0.00	In 2018	32	2	1	Career	184	15	7
MM Sharma not out	2	3	0	0	66.66	In 2018	10	1	0	Career	122	8	4
AS Rajpoot c du Plessis b Thakur	2	4	0	0	50.00	In 2018	11	1	0	Career	17	2	0
Extras (5w, 1nb, 4lb, 1b)	11	0	0	0	0.00
Total (19.4 overs, 7.77rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
DL Chahar	4	0	30	1	8	12	3	1	In 2018			Career	10	122
L Ngidi	4	1	10	4	3	16	0	0	In 2018			Career	9	58
Harbhajan Singh	1	0	13	0	13	1	1	1	In 2018	6	0	Career	134	380
SN Thakur	3	0	33	2	9	9	3	1	In 2018			Career	26	195
DJ Bravo	4	0	39	2	10	7	2	3	In 2018	15	0	Career	294	530
RA Jadeja	3	0	23	1	8	5	0	2	In 2018	12	0	Career	91	293

Kings XI Punjab innigs

153 (19.4)

Batsmen	R	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
AT Rayudu c †Rahul b Sharma	1	3	0	0	33.33	In 2018	586	52	33	Career	3002	257	112
F du Plessis c Gayle b Rajpoot	14	15	3	0	93.33	In 2018	85	11	2	Career	1573	133	44
SK Raina not out	61	48	4	2	127.08	In 2018	391	39	11	Career	4931	441	184
SW Billings b Rajpoot	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2018	108	8	5	Career	617	55	18
Harbhajan Singh lbw b Ashwin	19	22	2	1	86.36	In 2018	27	3	1	Career	826	79	42
DL Chahar c Sharma b Ashwin	39	20	1	3	195.00	In 2018	40	1	3	Career	54	1	5
MS Dhoni not out	16	7	1	1	228.57	In 2018	446	23	30	Career	4007	274	186
Extras (5w, 1nb, 4lb, 1b)	9	0	0	0	0.00
Total (19.1 overs, 8.29rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
AS Rajpoot	4	1	19	2	5	18	2	1	In 2018			Career	19	134
MM Sharma	3	0	28	1	9	7	3	1	In 2018			Career	90	361
AJ Tye	4	0	47	0	12	6	4	2	In 2018			Career	91	221
AR Patel	4	0	28	0	7	7	1	1	In 2018			Career	61	315
R Ashwin	4	0	36	2	9	5	1	2	In 2018	14	0	Career	110	287

Match Summary: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab - May 21, 2018

In a thrilling encounter at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious over the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in a nail-biting contest. The match unfolded with CSK setting a target of 160 runs, ultimately finishing their innings at 159 runs in just 19.1 overs. KXIP struggled to chase down this target, concluding their innings at 153 runs in 19.4 overs, falling short by 6 runs.

CSK Innings:

Batting first, Chennai Super Kings had a strong hallmark, with their star batsman Suresh Raina anchoring the innings. Raina played a vital knock of 61 runs off 48 balls, striking 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, showcasing his experience and finesse under pressure. Despite Raina's impressive performance, CSK had a rocky start, losing early wickets including the likes of Ambati Rayudu (1) and Faf du Plessis (14) cheaply.

However, it was Raina's resilience, coupled with a commendable contribution from Deepak Chahar, who scored 39 runs off just 20 balls, that propelled CSK towards a respectable total. MS Dhoni also played a crucial role in the latter stages, adding 16 runs off 7 balls before remaining not out. The batting lineup fluctuated, but CSK managed to pull together to post a competitive total of 159 runs for KXIP to chase.

KXIP Innings:

Chasing a target of 160 runs, Kings XI Punjab had a tumultuous beginning, losing significant early wickets. The formidable KL Rahul was dismissed for just 7 runs, while Chris Gayle failed to make an impact, getting out for a duck. Aaron Finch followed suit, contributing only 4 runs before becoming a victim to Deepak Chahar's disciplined bowling.

The heart of KXIP's innings was anchored by Karun Nair, who played a valiant knock of 54 runs off 26 balls, hitting 3 fours and an impressive 5 sixes, giving hope to his team in a challenging situation. However, wickets continued to tumble around him. Manoj Tiwary (35) and David Miller (24) added some resistance, but ultimately, it was not enough.

As the innings progressed, wickets continued to fall at crucial moments, leading to KXIP finishing at 153 runs after 19.4 overs. The bowling performance of CSK was spearheaded by Lungi Ngidi, who was exceptional with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 10 runs in his 4 overs, making a significant impact on the game.

Match Conclusion:

In conclusion, Chennai Super Kings sealed the match with a 6-run victory, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure. The standout performance from Suresh Raina and the exceptional bowling from Lungi Ngidi were key in turning the tide in favor of CSK.

This match not only highlighted the competitive spirit of the IPL but also set the stage for an exhilarating season of cricket. As fans celebrated the victory, it was clear that both teams showcased talent and determination, offering an edge-of-the-seat thrill for cricket lovers worldwide.

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