Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings - 53rd match result | IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings

6/134 (20 ov)

Match 53rd · #861
Thu, 07 October 2021 · 15:30 IST

Punjab won by 6 wickets

Punjab Kings

4/139 (13 ov)

WON

DUBAI Match Stats

1st InningsChennai Super Kings

6/134 (20 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2021	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras9 (8w, 1b)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total6/134 (20 overs, 6.7rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
AT Rayuduc Arshdeep Singh b Jordan	4	5	0	0	80.00	In 2021	256	16	17	Career	3915	324	149
IPL 2021 Runs 256 4s: 16 \| 6s: 17 Career Runs 3915 4s: 324 \| 6s: 149
DJ Bravonot out	4	2	1	0	200.00	In 2021	47	3	4	Career	3614	238	182
IPL 2021 Runs 47 4s: 3 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 3614 4s: 238 \| 6s: 182
MS Dhonib Ravi Bishnoi	12	15	2	0	80.00	In 2021	96	9	2	Career	4728	322	218
IPL 2021 Runs 96 4s: 9 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 4728 4s: 322 \| 6s: 218
RA Jadejanot out	15	17	1	0	88.23	In 2021	227	19	9	Career	2386	176	85
IPL 2021 Runs 227 4s: 19 \| 6s: 9 Career Runs 2386 4s: 176 \| 6s: 85
RV Uthappac Harpreet Brar b Jordan	2	6	0	0	33.33	In 2021	21	1	0	Career	4628	455	163
IPL 2021 Runs 21 4s: 1 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 4628 4s: 455 \| 6s: 163
RD Gaikwadc Shahrukh Khan b Arshdeep Singh	12	14	1	0	85.71	In 2021	533	56	20	Career	737	72	26
IPL 2021 Runs 533 4s: 56 \| 6s: 20 Career Runs 737 4s: 72 \| 6s: 26
F du Plessisc †Rahul b Mohammed Shami	76	55	8	2	138.18	In 2021	546	53	20	Career	3318	292	109
IPL 2021 Runs 546 4s: 53 \| 6s: 20 Career Runs 3318 4s: 292 \| 6s: 109
MM Alic †Rahul b Arshdeep Singh	0	6	0	0	0.00	In 2021	304	27	16	Career	659	50	42
IPL 2021 Runs 304 4s: 27 \| 6s: 16 Career Runs 659 4s: 50 \| 6s: 42

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2021	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
Arshdeep Singh	4	0	35	2	9	6	3	1	In 2021	18	88	5/32	Career	30	164
IPL 2021 Wickets 18 Dots: 88 Career Wickets 30 Dots: 164
CJ Jordan	3	0	20	2	7	6	2	0	In 2021	4	27	4/11	Career	61	326
IPL 2021 Wickets 4 Dots: 27 Career Wickets 61 Dots: 326
Harpreet Brar	4	0	22	0	6	12	2	0	In 2021	5	56	3/19	Career	5	69
IPL 2021 Wickets 5 Dots: 56 Career Wickets 5 Dots: 69
MC Henriques	1	0	9	0	9	1	1	0	In 2021	4	31	3/12	Career	60	229
IPL 2021 Wickets 4 Dots: 31 Career Wickets 60 Dots: 229
Mohammad Shami	4	0	22	1	6	14	2	1	In 2021	19	145	3/15	Career	79	536
IPL 2021 Wickets 19 Dots: 145 Career Wickets 79 Dots: 536
Ravi Bishnoi	4	0	25	1	6	10	3	0	In 2021	12	87	3/24	Career	24	210
IPL 2021 Wickets 12 Dots: 87 Career Wickets 24 Dots: 210

2nd InningsPunjab Kings

4/139 (13 ov)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2021	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras5 (8w, 1b)	0	0	0	0	0.00
Total4/139 (13 overs, 10.69rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
KL Rahulnot out	98	42	7	8	233.33	In 2021	626	48	30	Career	3273	282	134
IPL 2021 Runs 626 4s: 48 \| 6s: 30 Career Runs 3273 4s: 282 \| 6s: 134
MA Agarwallbw b Thakur	12	12	2	0	100.00	In 2021	441	42	18	Career	2131	203	85
IPL 2021 Runs 441 4s: 42 \| 6s: 18 Career Runs 2131 4s: 203 \| 6s: 85
MC Henriquesnot out	3	3	0	0	100.00	In 2021	31	0	1	Career	2900	224	88
IPL 2021 Runs 31 4s: 0 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 2900 4s: 224 \| 6s: 88
SN Khanc du Plessis b Thakur	0	3	0	0	0.00	In 2021	0	0	0	Career	441	50	11
IPL 2021 Runs 0 4s: 0 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 441 4s: 50 \| 6s: 11
M Shahrukh Khanc Bravo b Chahar	8	10	0	1	80.00	In 2021	153	9	10	Career	881	80	45
IPL 2021 Runs 153 4s: 9 \| 6s: 10 Career Runs 881 4s: 80 \| 6s: 45
AK Markramc †Dhoni b Thakur	13	8	0	1	162.50	In 2021	146	12	4	Career	146	12	4
IPL 2021 Runs 146 4s: 12 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 146 4s: 12 \| 6s: 4

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2021	W	0s	Best	Career	W	0s
DJ Bravo	2	0	32	0	16	0	0	3	In 2021	12	967	5/23	Career	370	967
IPL 2021 Wickets 12 Dots: 967 Career Wickets 370 Dots: 967
DL Chahar	4	0	48	1	12	5	3	3	In 2021	13	569	4/13	Career	58	569
IPL 2021 Wickets 13 Dots: 569 Career Wickets 58 Dots: 569
RA Jadeja	1	0	9	0	9	2	0	1	In 2021	10	584	5/16	Career	124	584
IPL 2021 Wickets 10 Dots: 584 Career Wickets 124 Dots: 584
SN Thakur	3	0	28	3	9	10	3	2	In 2021	18	462	3/19	Career	64	462
IPL 2021 Wickets 18 Dots: 462 Career Wickets 64 Dots: 462
JR Hazlewood	3	0	22	0	7	10	3	1	In 2021	7	146	3/16	Career	34	146
IPL 2021 Wickets 7 Dots: 146 Career Wickets 34 Dots: 146

Match Summary: 53rd IPL Match - Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings

On October 7, 2021, the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the stunning Dubai International Stadium. In a showcase of resilience and strategic gameplay, Punjab Kings emerged victorious by 6 wickets against Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings Innings

CSK won the toss and decided to bat first. The innings, however, did not get off to the desired start, with Ruturaj Gaikwad being dismissed for just 12 runs. Faf du Plessis was the standout performer for CSK, scoring a commendable 76 runs off 102 balls, hitting 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 138.18. Sadly, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make significant contributions, as Moeen Ali (0), Robin Uthappa (2), Ambati Rayudu (4), and MS Dhoni (12) fell cheaply, leaving CSK reeling at 6-134 after their 20 overs.

Ravindra Jadeja provided some late-order resistance with an unbeaten 15 runs while Dwayne Bravo contributed a quick-fire 4 off just 3 balls. Ultimately, CSK set a target of 135 runs, finishing their innings at 134 runs for 6 wickets.

Punjab Kings Innings

Chasing down the target, Punjab Kings quickly set the pace with a blistering start. Captain KL Rahul led from the front, scoring a magnificent 98 runs off 70 balls, which included 7 fours and 8 sixes at an explosive strike rate of 233.33. His innings was instrumental in achieving the target in just 13 overs, displaying a masterclass in aggressive batting.

Mayank Agarwal and Shahrukh Khan made minor contributions of 12 and 8 runs, respectively, but the limelight remained firmly on Rahul as he anchored the innings successfully. PBKS finished their innings at 139 runs for 4 wickets, comfortably chasing down the target with a run rate of 10.69.

Bowling Highlights

In terms of bowling, Arshdeep Singh was a standout for Punjab, claiming 2 wickets for 35 runs in 4 overs, while Mohammed Shami also took a vital wicket conceding only 22 runs. For CSK, Shardul Thakur was the most effective bowler, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in his 3 overs.

Conclusion

The match showcased Punjab's batting prowess and CSK's struggles with the bat, reaffirming the competitive nature of IPL 2021. As of this match, Punjab Kings moved one step closer to securing their spot in the playoff contention, while CSK would need to rethink their strategies moving forward in the tournament.

Stay tuned for more updates and analyses from the ongoing IPL 2021 season!

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