CSK vs PBKS: Punjab restricted Chennai to 134 runs thanks to the strong performance of the bowlers

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: In the 53rd match of IPL 2021 being played at Dubai International Stadium, KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings restricted Chennai Super Kings to just 134 runs after winning the toss and bowling first. In front of the deadly bowling of Punjab, the team of Chennai, adorned with strong batsmen, could score only 134 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Opener Faf du Plessis scored the highest 76 runs for Chennai. During this, his bat hit eight fours and two sixes. At the same time, Arshdeep Singh and Chris Jordan bowled amazingly for Punjab Kings. Both of them took two wickets each. Apart from this, Ravi Bishnoi and Mohammed Shami got one success each.

Earlier, after losing the toss and opting to bat first, the start of Chennai Super Kings was not good. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was in excellent form, got out cheaply today. He scored only 12 runs in 14 balls. After this, Moeen Ali, who came to bat at number three, could not even open the account. In the power play, Chennai lost two important wickets within 30 runs.

After this, Robin Uthappa, who came to bat at number four, could not do anything amazing. In his first match for Chennai, Uthappa could only score two runs. He was dismissed by Chris Jordan. Soon after, Ambati Rayudu also returned to the pavilion after scoring just four runs.

Chennai lost their four wickets for just 42 runs. After this, captain MS Dhoni came to bat. But he also disappointed. Mahi could only score 12 runs in 15 balls. Half of the Chennai team had returned to the pavilion for just 61 runs in 12 overs. But Faf du Plessis remained at one end.

Plessis played a powerful innings of 76 runs in 55 balls. During this, his bat hit eight fours and two sixes. At the same time, Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten 15 runs in 17 balls. Also, Dwayne Bravo returned unbeaten after scoring four runs in two balls.