Within the forty ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, held on the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the conflict between Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) unfolded into an exhilarating encounter. Punjab eventually registered a victory and continued their domination over CSK as they continue to be unbeaten in opposition to the Yellow Military since 2021.
Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar hold CSK batters at bay
The Tremendous Kings commenced their innings with a mix of regular batting and occasional bursts of aggression. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased exceptional resilience, scoring a commendable 62 runs off 48 balls, together with 5 fours and a couple of sixes. Opener Ajinkya Rahane offered a strong basis with 29 runs off 24 deliveries.
Nonetheless, their momentum was curtailed by disciplined bowling performances from Punjab’s bowlers, limiting them to a complete of 162/7 of their allotted 20 overs. Rahul Chahar bagged a few wickets whereas conceding 16 runs in 4 overs. Equally, Harpreet Brar picked up two wickets every for 17 runs.
Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw take Punjab dwelling
In pursuit of 163 runs for victory, Punjab’s batters displayed distinctive prowess and willpower. Jonny Bairstow spearheaded the chase with a blistering knock of 46 runs off 30 balls, complemented by Rilee Rossouw‘s aggressive innings of 43 runs off 23 deliveries.
Shashank Singh and Sam Curran additionally contributed considerably with scores of 25 and 26 runs respectively. Regardless of the early dismissal of Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab Kings exhibited exceptional composure, securing victory with 7 wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare.
The Tremendous Kings’ bowlers struggled to comprise the onslaught from Punjab’s batters. Whereas Shardul Thakur and Richard Gleeson managed to select up a wicket every, the bowling unit confronted a formidable problem in opposition to PBKS aggressive batting lineup.
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Right here is how Twitter reacted:
Punjab has truly performed lot higher cricket than what it has proven on the factors desk.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 1, 2024
Win by 7️⃣ wickets! #IYKYK pic.twitter.com/ATnfnoATUd
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 1, 2024
Groups to beat CSK in 5 Consecutive matches
Mumbai Indians
Punjab Kings*#CSKvPBKS— Damaged Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 1, 2024
Wtf 3 runs within the nineteenth over of a T20 match BY A SPINNER?!
Rahul Chahar 😳🔥— Neon Man (@NeonMan_01) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar is among the most improved participant since few years.
— 🇧🇪 (@LiviNation23) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar is such an underrated spinner!
He has an financial system fee of 6.83 within the middle-overs (7-16) since IPL 2023 — the third finest amongst spinners who’ve bowled a minimal of 40 overs on this part since final season.
Solely Sunil Narine (6.81) and Krunal Pandya (6.68) have…
— Prasenjiit Dey (@CricPrasen) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar must be one of many, if not the most effective left arm spinner in T20s in India. No surprise no one talks about his India prospects however he has positively bowled with an enormous coronary heart in opposition to the massive hitters within the final two-three seasons #PBKSvsCSK
— Ritul Thakkar (@ThakkarRitul) May 1, 2024
Prime quality bowling by Rahul Chahar & prime class astute captaincy by Sam Curran 👌🏻
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar❤️
It has been a protracted journey of struggled and arduous work And he has proven his price this IPL ❤️
Pure Gem 💎#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/AsWH0sOdpF
— 𝘼𝙢𝙧𝙞𝙩™ (@Chelsea_Amrit) May 1, 2024
Harpreet Brar Continuously Seeing him Performing Nicely from final 2-3 Seasons However going below the Radar
— 🅶🅷🅸🅻🅻🅸 🆁🅰🅹 (@Raj__Ghilli) May 1, 2024
Rahul Chahar bowling to dala in nineteenth over.
Sam Curran 🫡pic.twitter.com/Ah6yZOJROj
— Amban (Ranga ka Parivaar) (@AnthonyDas_) May 1, 2024
Sam Curran bringing on a leg spinner Rahul Chahar to bowl to Dhoni within the nineteenth over was maybe the boldest gamble a captain has taken in opposition to Thala this IPL. #CSKvPBKS
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 1, 2024
Rahul chahar when the lights had been brightest pic.twitter.com/PnVTBOSysp
— That PBKS Fan (@That_PBKS_Fan) May 1, 2024
