Updated April 16th, 2021 at 22:48 IST
IPL 2021, PBKS vs CSK Match Highlights: Chahar & Moeen shine as CSK register 1st win
The action continues at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday in the IPL 2021, as PBKS face CSK. MS Dhoni & Co will look to register their first win while PBKS will try to carry their winning momentum
10: 48 IST, April 16th 2021
That's that from Match 8.@ChennaiIPL chase down the target in 15.4 overs and win by 6 wickets.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Scorecard - https://t.co/L0gFzXxDzS #VIVOIPL #PBKSvCSK pic.twitter.com/RgC75BEw1a
10: 46 IST, April 16th 2021
Tell Them,
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy)
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS is Back 🦁🔥#WhistlePodu | @ChennaiIPL
Dhoni as Captain is terrific in his 200th match 💥. From being fined for Slow Over Rate to be the first Captain in 2021 to finish the first inngs in less than 90 mints 👌🏻.@MSDhoni • @ChennaiIPL • #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/7zSzi0xy4Z
— CSK LOYAL FC™ (@CSK_Zealots)
CSK wins 😍🕺 pic.twitter.com/gAzZlpcITu
— 𝘴ꫝꪖ𝘳ꪖꪀ ᶜˢᵏ 💛 (@Itz_Sharan_)
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10: 41 IST, April 16th 2021
Chennai Super Kings registered their first win as they defeated PBKS by 6 wickets. CSK 107/4 (15.4)
Match 8. It's all over! Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets https://t.co/P8VzT4GmjD #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
10: 35 IST, April 16th 2021
Shami bhai picks up two in two as Raina and Rayudu depart 👌
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
He's on a hat-trick...#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #PBKSvCSK
CSK 102/4 (15)
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10: 34 IST, April 16th 2021
A state of confusion was observed when the on-field umpire checking for over-shoulder no-ball gave out to du Plessis, however, the decision was overturned when KL Rahul's review was checked. CSK 99/4 (14.3)
10: 20 IST, April 16th 2021
Sam Curran in IPL 2020 and Moeen Ali in IPL 2021 - England boys has been good for #CSK
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Moeen Ali gives the vintage CSK vibes.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Moeen Ali gave the vintage CSK vibes. Well Played 🌟🌟🌟
— Siva Harsha (@SivaHarsha_1)
His Bat Swing & Placements are great 💥🔥 #CSKvPBKS pic.twitter.com/DiLQQUkVur
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10: 18 IST, April 16th 2021
Looking to finish the game in a hurry, Moeen Ali was dismissed by Ashwin on 46 runs. CSK 90/2 (12.4)
Moeen Ali's innings comes to an end of 46. A vital knock from him for the @ChennaiIPL.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Live - https://t.co/6k1dY7Lv9r #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/DYyfXOw3qZ
10: 14 IST, April 16th 2021
PBKS is on course to lose their first match as Moeen Ali and Faf du Plessis stitched 50 runs partnership. CSK 84/1 (12)
50-run partnership comes up between @faf1307 & Moeen Ali.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Live - https://t.co/6k1dY7Lv9r #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/oVLtNQcaq3
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10: 08 IST, April 16th 2021
Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali are looking solid in the middle chasing a low total by PBKS. CSK 64/1 (10)
At the halfway mark, #CSK are 64/1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Live - https://t.co/6k1dY7Lv9r #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/cYMcDtqrVG
10: 08 IST, April 16th 2021
WATCH - Glide it for a SIX, the Faf way
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
On one knee, the ramp came into play and a cracking six from @faf1307. Anticipation and shot innovation at its very best.
🔗https://t.co/uHvXpwzYKe #VIVOIPL #PBKSvCSK
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9: 59 IST, April 16th 2021
Moeen Ali gives the vintage CSK vibes.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Dhoni is giving chance for Moeen Ali at No 3 though Raina is there
— MSR 🐐 (@itz_chillax)
Kohli just used him at No 6
Moeen Ali impressive on both the matches #CSK played so far👏🔥
— MaayoN ᶜˢᵏ 💛 🎩💫 (@itz_satheesh2)
He is the aggresser 😎💛🔥
Valuable pick for #CSK this season🔥💛#CSKvPBKS #IPL2021
9: 56 IST, April 16th 2021
Moeen Ali is dealing in boundaries as he has smashed 5 boundaries till now. CSK 51/1 (8.1)
Match 8. 8.1: R Meredith to M Ali, 4 runs, 51/1 https://t.co/P8VzT4GmjD #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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9: 49 IST, April 16th 2021
Gaikwad saab taking his time. Okay, take a year in this match, get the rhythm for upcoming ones. Du Plessis to take care of NRR. #IPL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Very Bad Innings By Gaikwad.
— G!®!$# (@viratkohliFab)
He Was Struggling Throughout His Innings & Scored Just 5 (16) In Powerplay.#CSKvPBKS #CSKvsPBKS
Gaikwad struggling in this season,he is not that ruturaj who played last season brilliantly🏃#CSK #CSKvPBKS #IPL2021
— MaayoN ᶜˢᵏ 💛 🎩💫 (@itz_satheesh2)
9: 46 IST, April 16th 2021
Moeen Ali smashed PBKS's new recruit, Meredith, for two boundaries in an over. CSK 32/1 (6.1)
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9: 41 IST, April 16th 2021
Arshdeep Singh draws first blood 🩸
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
He ends Gaikwad's misery...#CSK - 24/1 (5)#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #PBKSvCSK
CSK 28/1 (5.2)
9: 36 IST, April 16th 2021
PBKS bowlers have started well as both CSK openers are finding it difficult to get going. CSK 12/0 (3.3)
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9: 36 IST, April 16th 2021
Match 8. 3.6: J Richardson to F du Plessis, 6 runs, 22/0 https://t.co/P8VzT4GmjD #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
CSK 23/0 (4.2)
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9: 22 IST, April 16th 2021
Mohammed Shami gave away only 2 runs in his first over and started well for PBKS. CSK 3/0 (1.1)
9: 22 IST, April 16th 2021
Match No. 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for @ChennaiIPL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Cap No. 1️⃣
Jersey No. 7️⃣@msdhoni #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/5rIA4DGuW1
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9: 18 IST, April 16th 2021
Defending a low total, Mohammed Shami has started the proceedings for PBKS
9: 16 IST, April 16th 2021
Deepak Chahar after the completion of the first inning said, "I think it was more seam than swing and we bowled in the right areas. Last year was difficult for all of us. I had Covid, was in quarantine for 28 days and after that I played in just 4 days. It was difficult for me to straightaway play a game from quarantine. We planned, prepared well for the game today, had to do a lot of planning because the first two games here were high-scoring. We got some time to prepare and things went our way as we executed well. I think chasing 107 will be easy for us and hopefully, we will finish well and keep the run rate high."
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9: 11 IST, April 16th 2021
" I think it was more seam than swing and we bowled in the right areas. Last year was difficult for all of us. I had Covid, was in quarantine for 28 days and after that I played in just 4 days. It was difficult for me to straightaway play a game from quarantine. We planned, prepared well for the game today, had to do a lot of planning because the first two games here were high-scoring. We got some time to prepare and things went our way as we executed well. I think chasing 107 will be easy for us and hopefully we will finish well and keep the run rate high," said Deepak Chahar after his spell against Punjab,
9: 00 IST, April 16th 2021
End of a fighting knock from Shahrukh Khan. 47 in 36 in just his 2nd IPL game, wickets were continuosly falling at the other stage, but he stayed at his one and played a wonderful innings. pic.twitter.com/qjHAogi8nv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
A Blockbuster "Innings" Shahrukh Khan.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Well played, Shahrukh Khan, 47 runs from 36 balls in the second match in #IPL2021 and helped Punjab kings to cross hundred runs.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
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9: 00 IST, April 16th 2021
It was an amazing day out in the field for Chennai Super Kings as Punjab was restricted to 106 in 20 overs. PBKS 106/8 (20)
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8: 52 IST, April 16th 2021
ICYMI: Catching excellence ft. @imjadeja
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
An exceptional effort to send Chris Gayle back. #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL
🔗https://t.co/fi3RwGhIbw pic.twitter.com/3GyaRErc4D
8: 49 IST, April 16th 2021
'Vaathi coming' steps by DJ Bravo 😁🔥#WhistlePodu | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/Y2e4hGUjYg
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy)
Bravo doing Vaathi Coming. That's craze for the song & #ThalapathyVijay. @anirudhofficial. #IPL2021
— × Kettavan Memes × (@Kettavan__Memes)
Bravo doing a Vaathi Coming Step after taking a wicket 😅🥁🥁#Master #Csk
— Actor Vijay Universe (@ActorVijayUniv)
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8: 46 IST, April 16th 2021
DJ vaathiii coming!!🕺 #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
PBKS 87/7 (17)
8: 40 IST, April 16th 2021
Shahrukh Khan is Not Just a Hard Hitter of the Ball and Finisher , We Saw Him Playing sensible when wickets down and taking the Game Deep too. That's the Reason he's valuable and I need Him in CSK.
— Sharukh MSD™ (@StanMSD)
"He (Shahrukh Khan) reminds me a bit of Kieron Pollard actually. When I was with Mumbai Indians, Pollard in the Nets was dangerous. I used to bowl a bit (in the nets), and the first thing I used to tell him was don't hit straight." - Anil Kumble
— Charan (@CharanCR7777)
Saving team like Pollard 😍🔥
Shahrukh Khan has chance to become a hero . 👍👍👏👏#PBKS#PBKSvsCSK
— Cricstore₹ (@Cricstore)
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8: 38 IST, April 16th 2021
Shahrukh Khan is making his presence felt as he is fighting alone for the PBKS and also approaching his first fifty. PBKS 81/6 (16)
Shah-ruk ke khelte raho bas 🤞#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #PBKSvCSK
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
8: 32 IST, April 16th 2021
Proven fact. Genuine swing both ways with control can undo the best. Super variations. Brilliant @deepak_chahar9 #CSKvsPBKS @IPL #IPL2021 @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/Dn2s8luZj7
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
PBKS 73/6 (15)
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8: 31 IST, April 16th 2021
Richardson and Shahrukh Khan were looking to stitch a partnership, however Moeen Ali clean bowled the Australian bowling all-rounder. PBKS 60/6 (12.5)
Match 8. 12.1: WICKET! J Richardson (15) is out, b Moeen Ali, 57/6 https://t.co/P8VzT4GmjD #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
8: 22 IST, April 16th 2021
மரணம் மாஸ் மரணம் இது @deepak_chahar9 தருணம். என்ன ஸ்பெல் மா வேற மாரி வேற மாரி @IPL. ஜெயிக்கிறோமோ தோக்குறோமோ சண்டை செய்யணும். அதுக்கு இது தான் உதாரணம் #CSKvsPBKS
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
PBKS 52/5 (11.3)
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8: 19 IST, April 16th 2021
The sequel is out too. "Nightmare in Power Play". Be very scared at the Wankhede. 10 wickets in the last three innings https://t.co/kgLlx05HB7
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
PBKS 50/5 (10.3)
8: 13 IST, April 16th 2021
Wonder why Deepak Chahar had fallen out of favour for Team India in the T20s.....in the squad but not in the playing XI. World record holder....achieved that not too long ago. #PBKSvsCSK #IPL2021
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
PBKS 45/5 (9)
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8: 11 IST, April 16th 2021
Terrific spell from Deepak Chahar. He picked up 4 wickets by just conceding 13 runs in 4 overs with final of his being maiden. Wickets of Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda. What a night for him and CSK.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Deepak Chahar has ended the top order of Punjab Kings. That is it.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
What a spell from Deepak Chahar, 4 for 13 from 4 overs including 1 maiden - wickets of Gayle, Pooran, Agarwal and Hooda - One of the finest new ball spell for #CSK.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
8: 09 IST, April 16th 2021
On a quite rare occasion, Deepak Chahar has bowled back to back 4 overs and got his 4th wicket of the match as he dismisses Deepak Hooda. PBKS 26/5 (6.4)
Match 8. 6.2: WICKET! D Hooda (10) is out, c Faf du Plessis b Deepak Chahar, 26/5 https://t.co/P8VzT4GmjD #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL #IPL2021
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
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8: 09 IST, April 16th 2021
Deepak Chahar demolished Punjab's top order as he got his career-best 4 overs 1 maiden 13 runs 4 wickets. PBKS 28/5 (7.4)
Make way for Deepak Chaaar! 4️⃣#PBKSvsCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/LDZy2q4Ez8
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
8: 03 IST, April 16th 2021
PBKS has found themselves in trouble as they lost their top 4 inside 6 overs.
PBKS 26/4 (6.1)
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8: 01 IST, April 16th 2021
Ravindra Jadeja is flaunting his fielding brilliance as he took the sensational catch to dismiss Chris Gayle. PBKS 19/3 (4.2)
FLIERRR Jadeja! ✈️ #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
Rocket🚀 Arm @imjadeja hits🎯and KL Rahul is run out.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
This is the 22nd time that Jadeja has effected a run-out, the most by any player in #VIVOIPLhttps://t.co/P8VzT4XXbb #PBKSvCSK pic.twitter.com/gBUmqoVbw9
@imjadeja is unstoppable at the moment! He now takes an excellent catch running and diving forward as Chris Gayle is OUT. @deepak_chahar9 bowls a knuckle ball and has his 2nd wicket.#PunjabKings are 19-3.https://t.co/P8VzT4XXbb #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/EYFOy6erj1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
8: 01 IST, April 16th 2021
Cherry Picking the wickets! Woohoo! 🔥🔥 #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
PBKS 23/4 (5.2)
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8: 01 IST, April 16th 2021
Of all the players that play the game at the moment ... many are incredible ... but my favourite overseas player is @imjadeja ... @BCCI & @ChennaiIPL should build teams around him ... #IPL
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
7: 52 IST, April 16th 2021
You just can't take a risk on Sir Jadeja's hands.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
You don't run a risky single to Sir Jadeja, You just don't. pic.twitter.com/dI8XZ80ync
— Abhi (@AbhiDusted)
Sir jadeja supremacy , sir jadeja is the best indian fielder ever . Period
— Akshat ॐ🌟 (@StanVirat)
PBKS 18/2 (4)
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7: 48 IST, April 16th 2021
🎯 Kuriyadi from Jaddu!! 🤩 #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
PBKS 17/2 (3)
7: 44 IST, April 16th 2021
MS Dhoni - 200
Suresh Raina - 190
Ravindra Jadeja - 132
Ravi Ashwin - 121
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7: 39 IST, April 16th 2021
Deepak Chahar's bowled tight first over and also got his first wicket. He almost got the wicket of Gayle however Gaikwad dropped his catch PBKS 3/1 (1.1)
7: 36 IST, April 16th 2021
TIMBER!!! Top stuff Cherry! 🥳 #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
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7: 30 IST, April 16th 2021
Whistle Polakattum Para Para! #Wankheden Entry! #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
7: 28 IST, April 16th 2021
Unchanged sides.. did anyone expect anything different.. Tahir ngidi for csk or Jordan Henriques bishnoi for pbks #CSKvsPBKS #IPL2021
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
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7: 27 IST, April 16th 2021
Today DHONI 💛 gonna play his 200th match for @ChennaiIPL
— MSD SUDHAR😻❤ (@mersal_sudhar)
Leo tweet it ....#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/0U7UqCxvYb
We all know it's match Day #CSKvsPBKS All know how I admire this two people in my life @msdhoni @klrahul11
— Ankita Priyadarshini (@KLassicool_girl)
Honestly which team will won or lose doesn't matter for me
I'm looking forward to see Dhoni Rahul presence on field. It's make my heart happy in fact sukun Sega mujhe . pic.twitter.com/zaKvB5SXry
7: 22 IST, April 16th 2021
7⃣ PM! Our heartbeat going 💛 "thala thala" 200*#Thala200 #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/EKk75Xr0f0
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL)
An association that has only gotten stronger. 👏🏾
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Congratulations to @msdhoni, who is playing his 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th T20 game for @ChennaiIPL today. https://t.co/P8VzT4XXbb #PBKSvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/SltzFwY3s3
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7: 19 IST, April 16th 2021
Hey Leo.. Why Thala wearing 1 Num cap?? Any spl cap?? Where is 7? @ChennaiIPL https://t.co/XZa9LJLoIb
— CricVicky (@vigneshravi559)
7: 12 IST, April 16th 2021
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Murugan Ashwin, Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
Same XI, let's get the same result! 💪#SaddaPunjab #IPL2021 #PunjabKings #PBKSvCSK pic.twitter.com/S9lZoMAE53
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
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7: 05 IST, April 16th 2021
After winning the MS Dhoni said, "We will bowl first. We will get hit off good deliveries but it is important to assess as a bowler. Cricket is a mental game and adaptability is a key factor. Overall it's a mental game than the physical aspect. Looks a bit tacky and a bit more grass. Bit of dew settles down a bit and in the second innings as well, the first few overs are really crucial. We are playing the same team."
7: 05 IST, April 16th 2021
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar
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7: 02 IST, April 16th 2021
Before their captain heads out for toss, @PunjabKingsIPL get together for a team huddle!#VIVOIPL | #PBKSvCSK pic.twitter.com/YJZgfeC9qI
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
7: 02 IST, April 16th 2021
Singa Paadhai! The lions will be bowling first! #PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
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6: 58 IST, April 16th 2021
Lions Assemble for the Kings' clash!#PBKSvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/lokhDjViBm
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
6: 57 IST, April 16th 2021
#WhistlePodu but most importantly #MaskPodu! We want you to enjoy the game, wear a mask, stay safe and for this, we need all your #Yellove support and cooperation. 🦁💛 @MoHFW_INDIA @IPL pic.twitter.com/ZzyKhtDsFP
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
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6: 39 IST, April 16th 2021
In his last game of the #VIVOIPL: 6⃣4⃣ off 2⃣8⃣
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
In his last game against #CSK: 6⃣2⃣* off 3⃣0⃣
Will Deepak Hooda once again come to the party tonight? 🤔🤔#PBKSvCSK @Vivo_India @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/7fJeA53uUJ
6: 25 IST, April 16th 2021
Nothing shakes a smiling heart! ❤💫
— Deepak Hooda (@HoodaOnFire)
Let's go! 💪#PBKSvCSK #SaddaPunjab @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/Y6JaiH1Y4A
The last time we faced #CSK, Hooda stood up for us 😎
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Another 🌀 loading tonight? 😉#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #PBKSvCSK @HoodaOnFire pic.twitter.com/8MIdvw4qqS
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6: 16 IST, April 16th 2021
Came back from 🇦🇺 due to an injury, but that didn’t hamper Shami bhai in anyway 💪#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 @MdShami11 pic.twitter.com/xCF1dakvYQ
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
6: 12 IST, April 16th 2021
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have been the founding pillars of the Chennai Super Kings throughout the IPL. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina commonly referred to as 'Thala' and 'Chinna Thala' by the CSK fans have been monumental in taking the franchise to its current heights. Set to face the Punjab Kings in Match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, the duo are set to receive a special gesture from the Oscar-winning composer and music legend, AR Rahman.
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6: 07 IST, April 16th 2021
The CSK team 2021 saw its first loss of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in its first match against the Delhi Capitals. Addressing the loss, Gautam Gambhir recently claimed that MS Dhoni needs to bat at No.4 instead of No.7 to solve CSK's problems.
6: 07 IST, April 16th 2021
MS Dhoni has not had a good start to IPL 2021 as his team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals in their season-opener last Saturday. Moreover, MS Dhoni was also fined INR 12 lakhs for maintaining a slow-over rate in that contest and that is exactly what he needs to be careful of in the upcoming game against Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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5: 45 IST, April 16th 2021
PBKS skipper KL Rahul has never been dismissed for a score below 90 at this venue while donning the red of Punjab at the Wankhede stadium. In his last three matches at the Wankhede Stadium, KL Rahul has scored 94, 100*, 91.
Mumbai ka 👑 kaun⁉️ 😎#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #CaptainPunjab #RRvPBKS @klrahul11 pic.twitter.com/E05Qq4HtW1
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
5: 45 IST, April 16th 2021
Eyeing their first win of the IPL 2021, CSK gear up to face Punjab Kings at the Wankhede. While Punjab have been powered by Hooda's resurgence & Gayle's fiery hitting, CSK await Dhoni's explosive hitting, despite the return of Suresh Raina. Here's the #PBKSvCSK match preview - pic.twitter.com/GgWs5hgZRi
— R.Sport (@republic_sports)
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5: 36 IST, April 16th 2021
India's cricket carnival is doing rounds around the world as cricket fans are witnessing back-to-back blockbuster matches. Now, high on confidence Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on the three times IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday at the Wankhede stadium. Punjab Kings won its opening match against Rajasthan Royals, however, they tasted victory on the final ball of the match despite posting a massive total on the board.
On the other hand, CSK face defeat in their opening match against DC despite scoring a fighting total. There were positive came during the DC clash as its premier batsman Suresh Raina looked in good touch and even scored his half-century. However, CSK still face the absence of pacers Lungi Ngidi and Jason Behrendorff.
KL Rahul led side is high on confidence, CSK is still looking forward for their maiden win in the IPL 2021. However, between PBKS and CSK, the MS Dhoni-led side holds an upper hand. The two teams have played against each other 24 times in the IPL. CSK has won 15 games, while PBKS has emerged victorious on nine occasions. CSK has won four of the last five matches played between the two teams in the league.
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Raina has composed 814 runs at an average of 42.84 and strike rate of 151.97 against PBKS in the IPL
Bravo has bagged 19 scalps at the Wankhede in the history of the tournament.
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Between PBKS and CSK, the MS Dhoni-led side holds an upper hand. The two teams have played against each other 24 times in the IPL. CSK has won 15 games, while PBKS has emerged victorious on nine occasions. CSK has won four of the last five matches played between the two teams in the league.
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It will be yet another belter of a track at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for this entertaining contest. The conditions will suit the batsmen from both the teams as the ball will come nicely onto the bat and the dew factor will also come into play in the second innings. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first. The two games played here have seen totals above 180. While Delhi chased down 189, Rajasthan fell short by a mere four runs chasing 222. Dew will be a factor teams will consider, which makes the toss all the more crucial.
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Irfan Pathan in a pre-match discussion expressed his opinion that whether PBKS skipper KL Rahul should stick with Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith against CSK.
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On Saturday CSK coach Stephen Fleming confirmed that pacers Lungi Ngidi, Jason Behrendorff would not feature in the game against Punjab Kings. Both the players would have to undergo a period of isolation before joining the CSK bio-bubble.
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Nicholas Pooran, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle (C), Faf du Plessis (VC), Mayank Agarwal, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami, Jhye Richardson, Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur
PBKS vs CSK Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings: KL Rahul (c&wk), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Chris Jordan/Riley Meredith, Murugan Ashwin/Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh
Chennai Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo and Deepak Chahar.
Published April 16th, 2021 at 17:36 IST