Ravindra Jadeja's brilliance with both bat and ball powered the Chennai Super Kings to a crucial 28-run victory over the Punjab Kings in Dharamshala, snapping their five-match winning streak against CSK.
Jadeja's Timely Knock and Key Wickets
- Jadeja's quickfire 43 runs off 26 balls helped CSK post a competitive 167 on the board.
- His bowling spell of 3 for 20 proved equally decisive, as he dismissed key Punjab batsmen during a crucial middle-over collapse.
Turning Point: The Middle Overs
- CSK themselves struggled initially, but Punjab's batting imploded spectacularly in the middle overs.
- Jadeja triggered a collapse of 5 wickets for just 16 runs, including the dismissals of set batsmen Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh.
- Punjab never recovered from this setback, eventually falling short by 28 runs.
Highlights from Each Innings
- CSK: A 57-run opening partnership between Gaikwad and Mitchell laid the foundation, with Jadeja's late flourish crucial.
- PBKS: A promising start by Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh was shattered by Jadeja's bowling. Harshal Patel and Rahul Chahar also chipped in with key wickets for Punjab.
Looking Ahead
- This win strengthens CSK's position in the IPL table, while Punjab will be looking to bounce back in their next match against RCB.