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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai · · Toss: Punjab Kings (field)
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Toss
Punjab Kings (field)
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Venue
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets Priyansh Arya starred with Priyansh Arya: 39 off 11 (3x4, 4x6).

Match Summary

Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings in this T20 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai.

Result: Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets

Toss: Punjab Kings elected to field

Chennai Super Kings: 209/5 (20.0 overs)

Punjab Kings: 210/5 (19.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Chennai Super Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 13.25 (10 boundaries). the team faced pressure in the 12th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 13th and 14th overs. the team faced pressure in the 13th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 14th and 15th overs.

Scorecard Summary

Chennai Super Kings209/5 (20.5 ov)
BatterRBSR
A Mhatrecaught7342173.8
S Dubenot out4527166.7
SN Khancaught3212266.7
RD Gaikwadcaught2822127.3
SV Samsoncaught77100.0
PR Veernot out6785.7
Kartik Sharmalbw1333.3
Total209/5(20.5 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Vijaykumar Vyshak43829.5
YS Chahal32117.0
M Jansen443110.8
XC Bartlett448112.0
MP Stoinis117017.0
Arshdeep Singh442010.5
Punjab Kings210/5 (19.0 ov)
BatterRBSR
SS Iyercaught5028178.6
P Simran Singhrun out4334126.5
Priyansh Aryabowled3911354.6
C Connollycaught3621171.4
Shashank Singhnot out146233.3
N Wadheracaught109111.1
MP Stoinisnot out93300.0
Total210/5(19.0 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
A Kamboj3.443211.7
MJ Henry455213.8
Noor Ahmad43819.5
KK Ahmed32809.3
RD Chahar446011.5

Key Performers

  • 🏏 Priyansh Arya: 39 off 11 (3x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 A Mhatre: 73 off 42 (6x4, 5x6)
  • 🏏 SN Khan: 32 off 12 (6x4, 1x6)
  • 🏏 SS Iyer: 50 off 28 (4x4, 3x6)
  • 🏏 S Dube: 45 off 27 (5x4, 1x6)
  • 🏏 C Connolly: 36 off 21 (6x4)

Turning Points

  • Partnership (over 1): 96-run partnership between A Mhatre and RD Gaikwad from over 2
  • Wicket Cluster (over 11): Wicket cluster in overs 12-13 (RD Gaikwad, A Mhatre)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 12): Wicket cluster in overs 13-14 (A Mhatre, Kartik Sharma)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 16): Wicket cluster in overs 17-18 (SS Iyer, N Wadhera)
  • Acceleration (over 16): Death-overs acceleration: 64 runs at 12.8 RPO

Innings Phases

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 57 runs, 1 wickets at 9.5 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 88 runs, 3 wickets at 9.8 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 64 runs, 1 wickets at 12.8 RPO

Punjab Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 68 runs, 1 wickets at 11.3 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 95 runs, 2 wickets at 10.6 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 47 runs, 2 wickets at 12.8 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Punjab Kings:

  • Vijaykumar Vyshak 4-0-38-2 (Econ: 9.50)
  • YS Chahal 3-0-21-1 (Econ: 7.00)
  • M Jansen 4-0-43-1 (Econ: 10.75)
  • XC Bartlett 4-0-48-1 (Econ: 12.00)
  • MP Stoinis 1-0-17-0 (Econ: 17.00)
  • Arshdeep Singh 4-0-42-0 (Econ: 10.50)

Chennai Super Kings:

  • A Kamboj 3.4-0-43-2 (Econ: 11.73)
  • MJ Henry 4-0-55-2 (Econ: 13.75)
  • Noor Ahmad 4-0-38-1 (Econ: 9.50)
  • KK Ahmed 3-0-28-0 (Econ: 9.33)
  • RD Chahar 4-0-46-0 (Econ: 11.50)

Conclusion

Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings — Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets. The victory was built on Priyansh Arya: 39 off 11 (3x4, 4x6). Chennai Super Kings posted 209/5 and Punjab Kings replied with 210/5.

Punjab Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 11.0 (1w). Punjab Kings performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 12: impact 1.00. In a critical phase, Punjab Kings put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 11: impact 0.84.

Execution Errors

Punjab Kings faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 12.38 (6 boundaries). Against the backdrop of MJ Henry's the death overs difficulties, MJ Henry conceded at an economy of 13.8 in 4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Chennai Super Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 11.0 (1w). Chennai Super Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 89 runs (9.89 RPO).

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