IPL 2024: Punjab’s fifth consecutive win over Chennai, hopes of reaching playoffs remain intact

In the 49th match of IPL-2024, Punjab Kings have achieved their 5th consecutive win by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets. With this victory, Punjab’s playoff hopes remain intact. After defeating Chennai, this team has now reached 7th position in the points table. Punjab won the toss and chose to bowl on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai scored 162 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.

Chasing the target, Punjab team won by 3 wickets in 17.5 overs. Captain Sam Curran returned unbeaten on 26 and Shashank Singh returned unbeaten on 25 runs. Punjab has 8 points with these 4 wins. After defeating Chennai, this team has now reached 7th position in the points table.

PBKS opener Jonny Bairstow played important innings of 46 runs and Riley Roos played 43 runs. Shardul Thakur, Richard Gleeson and Shivam Dubey got one wicket each. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 62 runs on 48 balls. He scored his fourth half-century in the season. Apart from Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane contributed 29 runs and Sameer Rizvi contributed 21 runs. Harpreet Brar took 2 wickets. Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar got one wicket each.

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