IPL 2024, PBKS vs CSK: Chennai defend 167; Punjab's campaign hangs by a thread

A target of 168 in Dharamsala is often a cakewalk but not when the team defending it is CSK. Chennai thrashed Punjab Kings by 28 runs on Sunday to return to winning ways and ended PBKS' 2-match winning run in IPL 2024.

PBKS' decision to bowl first was the right call as CSK was reduced to 75/4 in 8.5 overs.

For a change, MS Dhoni was out for a golden duck but Ravindra Jadeja stood up with an all-round show.

Firstly, he helped CSK finish at 167/9 on back of a 26-ball-43 and then also spun his magic with the ball.

Jaddu picked up 3 wickets as Punjab could only manage 139/9 in 20 overs.

Tushar Deshpande rattled the hosts by cleaning up Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw in his very first over.

Last 4 batter did avoid PBKS from being bowled out but the loss was inevitable.

While CSK won their 2nd game in 2 outings and ended their 5-match losing run against PBKS, Punjab's IPL 2024 campaign now hangs by a thread.