IPL 2019: Chennai outsmart Punjab by 22 runs

Chennai Super Kings(CSK) beat Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) by 22 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

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Published : Apr 6, 2019, 3:44 PM IST

Updated : Apr 6, 2019, 8:15 PM IST

Chennai: Opener K.L. Rahul (55 off 47) and Sarfaraz Khan's (67 off 59) laborious efforts went in vain as Chennai Super Kings held their nerves to beat Kings XI Punjab by 22 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

Chasing a modest 161-run target, the visitors received couple of early jolts before Rahul and Sarfaraz anchored the Punjab innings with a crucial 110-run stand for the second wicket. However, it was not enough to help them cross the line as Chennai registered their fourth win from five matches.

Brief Scores: CSK 160/3 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 54, M.S. Dhoni 37*; R. Ashwin 3/23) beat Kings XI Punjab 138/5 in 20 overs (Sarfaraz Khan 67, K.L. Rahul 55; Harbhajan Singh 2/17, Scott Kuggeleijn 2/37) by 22 runs.

Intro:Body:

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and opted to bat against Kings XI Punjab here at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

R Ashwin-led Kings XI Punjab will aim to continue their winning momentum when they will take on MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. While Chennai is coming in the match after lossing to Mumbai. On the other hand, Punjab has won their last clash against Delhi Capitals.

There are two changes in the KXIP's playing XI. Chris Gayle in, Hardus Viljoen out and Andrew Tye replaced Mujeeb Ur Rehmann. For Chennai, Mohit, Shardul Thakur and Bravo are out and Scott Kuggeleijn, Harbhajan Singh and Faf du Plessis are back into the XI.

R Ashwin said: "We were looking to bat first as well. It looks really hard and hope it remains through the same for 40 overs. It's quite emotional to be honest. I am very happy to be back playing here in Chennai but I am looking forward to it. Chris is back into the XI, Hardus is out. Mujeeb sits out as well and Tye comes in."

After winning the toss, MS Dhoni: "We will bat first. The wicket looks to good to bat on initially, it's hard on the top. The wickets that we played on mostly were on the slower side. It's important to keep backing your strengths, irrespective of how many runs you're putting on the board. Lots of changes for us. Mohit, Shardul and Bravo are out. Scott Kuggeleijn, Harbhajan and Faf come into the XI."

Pitch report

MA Chidambaram Stadium looks like a new ball pitch. The pitch is expected to support the batsmen.

"Hot conditions, very warm out here. This wicket looks like a new-ball one. Spinners will have their work cut-out. There are plenty of runs on offer," said Brett Lee in his pitch report.

Teams:

Kings XI Punjab (Playing XI): Lokesh Rahul(w), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, David Miller, Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Andrew Tye, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Scott Kuggeleijn, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir

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Last Updated : Apr 6, 2019, 8:15 PM IST

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