Chennai Super Kings Win By 28 Runs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja's All-Round Performance Takes Visitors Over the Finishing Line

That's It! After the Ashutosh Sharma wicket, the fate of the match was decided. PBKS will look back at this game and feel disappointed. They had the opportunity to show more maturity and take the game much deeper but some overly aggressive shots went to hands and they kept losing in a heap. Big win for CSK as they are now back in the mix and will look to push in the next games.

PBKS 79/7 in 13 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Bowlers Prevail As Visitors Crumble Under Pressure

Ashutosh Sharma is the latest to join the list of dismissed batters for PBKS. Before that it was Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Sam Curran. Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner created pressure on them which resulted in two wickets and then Simarjeet Singh came into the attack which threw PBKS into total chaos. A win seems very far away now for PBKS.

PBKS 16/2 in 4 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Tushar Deshpande, Mitchell Santner Creates Early Pressure On Hosts

Not the best of the starts for PBKS during the chase. In the just the second over they lose their in form opener Jonny Bairstow and also Rilee Rossouw. Tushar Deshpande is the man behind both the wickets and it was forced by Mitchell Santner who piled the pressure on. PBKS now have a tough job in hand as they have to rebuild and also maintain the required rate.

CSK 167/9 in 20 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja's Strong Finish Take Visitors to Respectable Total Despite Harshal Patel's Stunning Penultimate Over

Not the best of the finish for CSK but they got some of it through Ravindra Jadeja after Harshal Patel bowled a stupendous over in the 19th. He cleaned up Shardul Thakur and MS Dhoni in consecutive deliveries and restricted CSK to get to a strong finish. Jadeja held his own at one and played some shots to take CSK out of deep waters. Earlier, Moeen Ali and Daryl Mitchell were the only one could get a start.

CSK 117/5 in 15 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja-Mitchell Santner At the Crease As Visitors Look to Get Strong Finish

Just when it was looking like Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja's partnership will give a good foundation for Chennai Super Kings, Sam Curran dismissed Moeen Ali and since then it has been a struggle for the CSK batters to get a boundary. They are looking for a strong finish here while PBKS will be focused to keep the stranglehold on.

CSK 75/4 in 8.5 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Rahul Chahar, Harshal Patel Put Visitors Under Pressure

CSK might have thought they were in a good position after the powerplay with 60 runs and a wicket lost only. But immediately after the strategic time out, Rahul Chahar came into the attack and in his single over, both Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube departed. To add salt to the wound, one of Harshal Patel's balls kept low and skidded through to trap Daryl Mitchell on the pads. CSK are in trouble in a good batting wicket.

CSK 60/1 in 6 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Daryl Mitchell Lead Chennai Super Kings' Charge

The powerplay is done and dusted and CSK have managed 60/1. Ajinkya Rahane's poor form continued with Arshdeep Singh dismissing him. But Ruturaj Gaikwad and Daryl Mitchell have looked comfortable so far and the two have played their shots. Gaikwad especially has looked very good and he will be aiming a big score.

 

CSK 12/1 in 1.5 Overs | PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Arshdeep Singh Strikes, Dismisses Ajinkya Rahane

OUT! Arshdeep Singh has drawn first blood here and he has taken the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane! The right-hander attempted to dig out a full ball and hit it straight to mid-wicket with Kagiso Rabada taking a simple catch. Ajinkya Rahane c Kagiso Rabada b Arshdeep Singh 9(7)

 

PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Punjab Kings Opt to Bowl First; See Playing CSK Playing XI

Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Richard Gleeson, Tushar Deshpande

PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Punjab Kings Opt to Bowl First; See Playing PBKS Playing XI

Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

PBKS vs CSK Live Score Updates of IPL 2024: Punjab Kings Win Toss, Sam Curran Opt to Bowl First

Punjab Kings have won the toss and Sam Curran has chosen to bowl first. The hosts have gone unchanged while CSK have a forced change with Mustafizur Rahman being replaced by Mitchell Santner.

After having beaten Chennai Super Kings at the 'Anbuden', Punjab Kings would be out to do a double over the defending champions when these two teams meet in the reverse fixture on Sunday, May 5. Sam Curran and his team have found their mojo in the past two matches and seem much more like a well-oiled outfit than before. This match is a very important one for both teams, considering the fact that they are in the middle of the IPL 2024 points table. Every match is crucial from here on for both teams and both Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings would hope to notch up two important points on May 5. IPL 2024 Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Free Live Streaming Online on JioCinema: Get TV Channel Telecast Details of PBKS vs CSK T20 Cricket Match on Star Sports.

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium will host this match, the first time a game will be played at this venue this season. With conditions favouring the fast bowlers, expect both sides to have pacer-heavy bowling attacks. Batters can have value for their shots on this track, with the outfield being quick. Punjab Kings recently became the second time in IPL history after Mumbai Indians to beat Chennai Super Kings on five consecutive occasions. Is a sixth win waiting in the wings for the Punjab Kings? Or would Chennai Super Kings snap that streak and get a win under their belt? PBKS vs CSK, Dharamsala Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Clash at HPCA Stadium.

 

PBKS Full Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.

CSK Full Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.

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