CSK vs PBKS live: PBKS beat CSK by 7 wickets

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CSK vs PBKS IPL 2024
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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) hosted Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Wednesday, May 1. The hosts have now gone winless in their five previous attempts against Punjab Kings. 

The PBKS have caused a dent in CSK's playoffs hopes, as they lost their second home game of the season, after being battered by LSG only a few days ago. The Super Kings have emerged second-best In the battle of the Kings.

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What happened in the CSK vs PBKS match?

CSK scored 162-7 at the end of their 20 overs, after being put into bat by PBKS. The hosts struggled to get going throughout the innings, despite a gutsy knock from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (62 off 48). With a lot of things going against the Super Kings, the total was destined to be chased down by the explosive and in-form PBKS outfit. 

The visitors chased down the 163-run target quite comfortably, courtesy of 46-run knock from Jonny Bairstow, followed by a 43-run hammering from Rilee Rossouw. PBKS won the game with over two overs to spare.

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Parshva is a Content Producer for The Sporting News' India edition.
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