Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab

April 15, 2018 23:50

CSK 193-5 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-7 | Scorecard

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blasted an unbeaten 79 from 44 balls but Kings XI Punjab managed to pip Chennai Super Kings by four runs in Mohali on Sunday.

CSK needed 17 from the final over but Mohit Sharma delivered under pressure to help Punjab clinch a narrow victory.

Dhoni, batting a back injury, battled hard till the end as he hit 12 from the final over but his team fell just short.

Earlier, Chris Gayle hammered 66 off 33 balls and raced to his half-century off 22 balls, putting a 96-run opening partnership alongside the in-form K L Rahul (37 off 22), to power Punjab to 197 for seven.

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