Shikhar Dhawan dethrones Ambati Rayudu as PBKS defeat CSK by 11 runs in IPL 2022.
Punjab Kings upset Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs in an IPL thriller on Monday; with Shikhar Dhawan scoring a brilliant 88 not out to overcome Ambati Rayudu in the battle of batting heroics. In a 59-ball outstanding undefeated knock; Dhawan smashed nine fours and two sixes to lead Punjab to 187 for 4 after being put to bat. Despite Rayudu’s spectacular 39-ball 78, which included seven fours and six sixes, Punjab restricted CSK to 176 for 6. Dhawan also became only the second hitter in IPL history to reach 6,000 runs, following Virat Kohli.
After CSK required 70 runs from the final five overs, Rayudu hit three successive sixes; and a four within the 16th over bowled by Sandeep Sharma (1/40). Arshdeep Singh, on the other hand, let up only six runs within the following over; and eight within the 19th to tip the scales in Punjab’s favor. CSK still required 35 runs from 13 balls after Rayudu was out within the 18th over off Kagiso Rabada (2/23); and the incredible finisher Mahendra Singh Dhoni (12) joined captain Ravindra Jadeja (21 not out) within the center.
CSK required 27 runs from the ultimate over, setting the stage for Dhoni to reproduce his brilliant closing execution; against Mumbai Indians in their past encounter. Dhoni struck Rishi Dhawan (2/39) for a six within the to begin with ball; but the famous wicketkeeper batsman was caught at profound midwicket two balls afterward, and CSK’s innings was ended.
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CSK misplaced for the 6th time in eight diversions, whereas Punjab won for the fourth time in eight recreations. CSK got off to a awful begin, losing Robin Uthappa (1) within the to begin with over; and Mitchell Santner (9) within the moment; as the ruling champions as it were overseen 32 runs from the powerplay overs.
After a promising start, Shivam Dube’s batting lasted only eight balls and seven runs as CSK were reduced to 40 for three in seven overs.
Someone had to get the boundaries for CSK with the asking rate crossing 11 an over so early, and veteran Rayudu proved his class here. At the midway point, he smashed a massive six off Rishi Dhawan to move CSK to 69 for 3.
As CSK gained some momentum with Rayudu and Ruturaj Gaikwad, he continued to attack the Punjab bowlers with another six off Liam Livingstone (30).
However, Gaikwad was dismissed in the 13th over, and the pair parted ways. Rayudu, on the other hand, was on fire, scoring 50 off 28 balls, including a six off Rahul Chahar.
CSK faced a difficult task in the last overs, as they required 70 runs.
Dhawan, 36, had earlier scored his second fifty of the season and anchored Punjab’s innings. After skipper Mayank Agarwal was dismissed early, he partnered with Sri Lankan Bhanuka Rajapaksa (42) for a 110-run second-wicket stand in 11.3 overs.
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Dhawan surpassed his previous season high of 70 against the Mumbai Indians in Pune.
Dhawan found an satisfactory companion in Rajapaksa, who scored 42 off 32 balls with two fours and as numerous sixes, as the combination vexed the CSK bowlers for a long time. Liam Livingstone, an Englishman who was bought for Rs 11.5 crore within the IPL sell off, had a brief cameo of 19 runs off seven balls with a four and two sixes near the wrap up to assist Punjab reach their target.
Punjab got off to a destitute begin after being called in to bat, and their captain Agarwal’s season-long challenges proceeded when he was rejected for 18 off 21 balls within the 6th over. After powerplay overs, they were 37 for 1.
With singles and doubles, Dhawan and Rajapaksa kept the scoreboard ticking, although without too many boundaries. Punjab was 72 for 1 at the midway point thanks to the duo.
Punjab had the advantage of just losing one wicket in the opening half of their innings, which they exploited later in the innings.
In the remaining five overs, they added 64 runs.