Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs on Monday to register their fourth win within the ongoing Indian Premier League. With this, Punjab Kings have surpassed the Delhi Capitals to occupy the sixth spot on the factors desk.

On the opposite hand, it was one other setback for the Chennai Super Kings as they couldn’t chase down an achievable goal. With this heartbreaking loss, the defending champions are observing a humiliating exit after the round-robin league stage itself. CSK are having a torrid IPL 2022 with solely two wins from eight video games.

Earlier within the match, Shikhar Dhawan hit a superb 88 to energy Punjab Kings to 187 for 4. His innings was lit up with 9 fours and two sixes. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone and Mayank Agarwal additionally chipped in with helpful contributions to the staff complete.

In the second innings, CSK couldn’t capitalise on terrific innings from Ambati Rayudu who scored a terrific 39-ball 78. CSK left an excessive amount of for the tip as they wanted 27 runs within the final over. The nice finisher, MS Dhoni, additionally couldn’t rescue his staff this time with PBKS proscribing CSK to 176 for six.

Playoffs hopes hanging by a thread

After dropping six matches, CSK want to make sure that they win all their remaining video games. But even after successful all their remaining six video games, CSK’s possibilities of advancing to the playoffs will rely on their internet run fee. Therefore, they want to make sure that they win their remaining matches by a snug margin. CSK are defending champion staff and followers will hope that the Ravindra Jadeja-led aspect handle to qualify for the playoffs regardless of the lengthy odds.

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