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Match 53 Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings

 Have the Punjab Kings made a comeback there? Punjab Kings squad will be happy and so will the captain who has been trying to clinch some much needed victories in the tournament. The Punjab Kings are able to win the toss and they decide to bowl first. Faf Du Plessis of the Chennai Super Kings puts up a brave show of 76 off just 55 deliveries! After the injury scare in the beginning of the second leg, what a controlled and well timed performance. Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad get easy scores just enough to support Faf. Chris Jordan and Arshdeep Singh try to get the better off the middle order batsman whilst Plessis has done most of the work already. 

Punjab Kings already aware that they have to do whatever they can to win this game. Captain KL Rahul anchors the game, KLassic-al knock of 98* off a brilliant 42 deliveries only. Supported barely by Agarwal and Markram. Shardul Thakur and Chahar are able to take on the middle order. A set batsmen, KL Rahul stays till the end and is able to become Man of the Match for this well-deserved game! 

PBKS win this game by 6 wickets (42 balls left)

A special moment for Deepak Chahar and his girlfriend Jaya. After his match against the Punjab Kings, Chahar is seen in the stands and goes down on his knees to propose his girlfriend. She did not even hesitate to say yes! Congratulations are in order for the couple. Even as the Chennai Super Kings were defeated by the Punjab Kings in today's game. Now, Deepak Chahar will feature in the playoffs of the tournament which will be underway super soon!

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