Chennai Super Kings win by nine wickets and have officially crashed Punjab's dreams of qualifying for the play-offs. It was a convincing victory for Chennai as they restricted Punjab to a decent target and also chased it down with ease. Ruturaj Gaikwad has made three consecutive fifties and top-scored with 62, yet again winning a game for the yellow army. Well accompanied by Faf du Plessis with 48. For Punjab, Chris Jordan was the only wicket taker and the other bowlers went wicket-less. Ruturaj Gaikwad is also the first CSK player to score three consecutive half centuries. Kings XI Punjab remain fifth in the points table and Chennai Super Kings advance to seventh. Punjab and Chennai finish the season with six wins and 12 points each. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been adjudged as the man of the match, he is also one of the best finds for CSK this season and will look to extract the best from him in the upcoming seasons. Not the result Punjab would have wanted and KL Rahul sure does look disappointed. Join us for the next match played between Kolkata and Rajasthan. Live from Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Until then, cheers.
18.5 - C Gayle to A Rayudu
Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Neesham.
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18.4 - C Gayle to R Gaikwad
Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.
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18.3 - C Gayle to A Rayudu
Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ashwin.
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18.2 - C Gayle to R Gaikwad
Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ashwin.
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18.1 - M Shami to Batsman
Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jordan.
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Ov 18: 1 4lb 4 0 2 0 ( 11 Runs )
17.6 - M Shami to R Gaikwad
Half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Gayle.
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17.5 - M Shami to R Gaikwad
Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Ashwin.
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17.4 - M Shami to R Gaikwad
Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
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17.3 - M Shami to R Gaikwad
Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
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17.2 - M Shami to R Gaikwad
Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, hit helmet in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
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17.1 - M Shami to A Rayudu
Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Fended, to square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Neesham.
