Welcome to CSK vs PBKS Live Coverage! After 21 exciting matches, it’s time for the game between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings, who will be playing on 8 March at PCA International Stadium, New Chandigarh. Both teams are coming off losses in their last matches, but Punjab has performed well this season. In the four matches played, CSK lost three of them, while Punjab registered two victories in their three matches.
CSK 201/5 in 20 Overs – Punjab Win by 18 Runs
Yash Thakur takes the final over with 28 needed. First ball – WICKET! Dhoni departs for 27 (12), trying to muscle a low full toss to the leg side but finds Chahal at short fine leg. A valiant effort, but the chase slips further.
Vijay Shankar can only manage a single. Jadeja offers brief hope with a six that crashes into the rope, but it’s too little, too late. Dot, single, single to finish. Punjab hold their nerve and seal a solid 18-run win.
CSK 192/4 in 19 Overs – Dhoni Turns Back the Clock
Arshdeep takes the penultimate over. Jadeja and Dhoni trade singles early on, before Dhoni takes charge. A short ball is pulled fine for four, followed by a vintage lofted cover drive for a six that lights up the crowd.
Eleven runs come off the final three balls as Dhoni finishes the over with a single. CSK now well within striking distance for a big finish.
CSK 177/4 in 18 Overs – Dhoni Unleashes, Conway Retires Out!
Conway begins with a slog to long on, saved brilliantly—just a single.
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Dhoni survives a tight LBW shout umpire’s call on review!
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Then, vintage Dhoni mode ON – a six over long off followed by a full toss smoked over fine leg for another maximum!
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Drama continues as Conway RETIRES OUT – a tactical move! Jadeja walks in to finish things off.
CSK now need 43 runs in 12 balls.
Dhoni pulling off another classic chase?
CSK 161/3 in 17 Overs – Conway Keeps It Steady, But PBKS Squeeze
Yuzvendra Chahal finally gets a go in the 17th, and he starts off well by keeping things tight. Conway tries to force the pace, manages a couple of doubles, including a risky cut over backward point early in the over.
No boundaries, but 8 runs still come off it, thanks to some smart running between Conway and Dhoni. With 3 overs left and 59 needed from 18 balls, CSK will need something special from here.
CSK 152/3 in 16 Overs – Ferguson Strikes, Dube Departs
Ferguson comes back and smartly takes the pace off the ball. Two wides and two singles start the over before he nails a slower ball — Dube swings and misses, and he’s bowled for 42 off 27. Big wicket at a crucial stage.
Enter MS Dhoni, greeted by a loud cheer. Gets off the mark with a quick single, narrowly escaping a run-out chance. The over ends with CSK at 152/3, needing a strong final push from Conway and Dhoni.
CSK 145/2 in 15 Overs – Arshdeep Keeps it Tight
Arshdeep returns and sticks to a wide line outside off. The batters manage just singles until a chance goes begging — Dube slices a wide yorker to point, but Lockie Ferguson drops it. Just 6 runs from the over despite the missed opportunity.
CSK 139/2 in 14 Overs – Conway Hits Fifty, Runs Flow
Marco Jansen comes back, and Conway immediately makes his intent clear — pulls the first ball for four, then launches a six over midwicket to bring up a well-crafted fifty in 38 balls. Dube then gets into the act with a slog over long-on for another six. A massive over for CSK with 19 runs.
CSK 120/2 in 13 Overs – Conway Clears the Ropes
Stoinis now, and he starts with a half-tracker — Conway rocks back and pulls it cleanly over midwicket for six. A flick toward square leg fetches more runs, with the fielder saving a boundary with a dive. Ten runs from the over as Conway continues to build pressure.
CSK 110/2 in 12 Overs – Jansen’s Over Marred by Errors
Jansen returns and nearly strikes early — Conway’s flick falls just short of short fine. Then a big moment — Conway miscues an upper cut and the deep third fielder drops a sitter. To add to the frustration, a misfield at mid-off allows a single. Dube capitalizes on the looseness, smashing a back-of-length delivery past mid-off for four. Nine runs come from the over.
CSK 101/2 in 11 Overs – Conway Steers the Chase
Yash Thakur into the attack. He’s mostly accurate, but offers a full toss and Conway doesn’t miss out — driven through covers for four. The rest of the over is tight, but a wide off the last ball helps CSK reach the 100-run mark. Ten runs from the over, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
CSK 91/2 in 10 Overs – Dube Starts to Accelerate
Lockie Ferguson returns and Dube immediately finds the gap with a pull over short fine leg for two. He follows it up with a single, and after a wide, Conway rotates strike as well.
The highlight of the over comes when Lockie bangs one in short, but Dube reads it early and pulls it cleanly over cow corner for a six. A second wide ends a slightly loose over with 12 runs coming from it.
CSK 79/2 in 9 Overs – Dube Keeps the Runs Coming
Jansen continues with a disciplined over. Conway misses a flick and sneaks a leg bye. Dube looks confident, pulling one over midwicket for two and then guiding a well-placed four between point and short third.
He adds a single, and Conway finishes with a mistimed pull that safely drops in the deep for two. Seven runs from the over, CSK balancing caution with steady scoring.
CSK 79/2 in 9 Overs – Dube Shows Class, Keeps Chase Steady
Marco Jansen returns and keeps things tight with his angles. Conway misses a flick first ball, earning just a leg bye. Dube follows with a strong pull over midwicket for two.
Then comes a touch of finesse — a well-placed shot between point and short third for four. He adds a single, and Conway ends the over with a mistimed pull that safely lands in the gap for two. Seven runs off the over, CSK keeping the scoreboard ticking.
CSK 69/2 in 8 Overs – Ferguson Gets Gaikwad Early
Lockie Ferguson strikes right away! Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to loft one down the ground but miscues it straight to Shashank Singh at short midwicket.
Ruturaj Gaikwad c Shashank b Ferguson 1 (3)
Shivam Dube walks in as the Impact Player and starts with an aggressive intent. A lofted drive over covers gets him a couple, followed by a wide. He then capitalizes on a short and wide delivery, cracking it for four. A sharp over with a key wicket for PBKS.
CSK 62/1 in 7 Overs – Maxwell Strikes, Rachin Falls
Maxwell keeps things tight and strikes big. After a couple of singles, Rachin Ravindra charges down looking for a big hit, but the ball grips and turns past him. Prabhsimran does the rest behind the stumps.
Rachin Ravindra st Prabhsimran b Maxwell 36 (23)
Ruturaj Gaikwad walks in and gets off the mark with a sweep. Just three runs and a crucial wicket in the over as PBKS pull things back.
CSK 59/0 in 6 Overs – Rachin Keeps the Scoreboard Ticking
Marco Jansen enters the attack and begins with a no ball. Rachin gets a FREE HIT but mistimes his heave, managing just two. He follows it up with a confident pull over mid on for four. Two more come from a smart glide to deep point. There’s a half-chance as Rachin cuts one just short of backward point. Conway pulls a short one for a single, and a leg bye ends the over. CSK wrap up the Powerplay without losing a wicket and in a strong position.
CSK 47/0 in 5 Overs – Conway Pulls Maxwell for a Boundary
Glenn Maxwell comes on to bowl the fifth and starts with a short delivery. Conway makes the most of it, rocking back and pulling it past mid on for four. The rest of the over is kept tidy with four singles. A steady over for CSK, as the openers continue to rotate the strike and find boundaries when needed.
CSK 39/0 in 4 Overs – Rachin, Conway Accelerate
Yash Thakur is taken apart in his second over. Conway begins with a strong pull off a half-tracker for four. Rachin then rides his luck with an inside edge to fine leg for another boundary. What follows is pure timing two crisp punches through the off side, both finding the fence.
A big over for CSK with 17 runs, as the openers start to take control of the chase.
CSK 22/0 in 3 Overs – Conway and Rachin Find the Gaps
Arshdeep continues, and Conway doesn’t miss out on a full delivery, driving it beautifully for four. A quick single follows. Rachin then showcases his touch with a cheeky ramp over short third for another boundary. However, Arshdeep bounces back with three dot balls to finish, keeping Rachin quiet with some smart line and length. A decent over with 9 runs from it, but PBKS won’t mind the finish.
CSK 13/0 in 2 Overs – Tight Over from Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur keeps things tidy in his first over. Rachin Ravindra gets three runs courtesy of an inside edge that races fine, but Arshdeep does well to cut it off near the ropes. Conway, looking to be aggressive, tries stepping out but struggles to find timing or placement.
A sharp bouncer forces Conway to duck last moment, and a quick single off the final delivery ends a disciplined over. Just two runs off it, PBKS pulling things back after the first.
CSK 9/0 in 1 Over – Rachin, Conway Off to a Steady Start
Arshdeep Singh opens the attack for PBKS and finds swing right away. The first delivery moves away from Rachin Ravindra, who swings and misses. But he makes up for it with a crisp cut shot through point for four on the next ball.
Rachin picks up a single through covers, and Devon Conway gets going immediately with a well-placed four between backward point and short third. A steady start for CSK in their chase.
Highest Team Totals in Mullanpur in IPL:
| Score | Team | Opponent | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219/6(Tonight) | PBKS | CSK | 2025 | Mullanpur |
| 205/4 | RR | PBKS | 2025 | Mullanpur |
| 192/7 | MI | PBKS | 2024 | Mullanpur |
| 183/10 | PBKS | MI | 2024 | Mullanpur |
| 182/9 | SRH | PBKS | 2024 | Mullanpur |
PBKS 219/6 in 20 Overs – Jansen Finishes Strong, Shashank Reaches Fifty
Pathirana takes the final over. He starts with a clever slower ball that beats Shashank, followed by a wide. Shashank can’t capitalize, missing a ramp attempt and managing just a single next ball. Jansen steps up with a powerful lofted shot down the ground for six, even after losing his bottom hand. He looks to get innovative again, trying to scoop, but only manages an edge past the keeper for a single. Shashank finishes the innings with a crisp drive through covers, picking up two runs and bringing up his well-made fifty. PBKS post a strong 219/6 on the board.
PBKS 207/6 in 19 Overs – Jansen, Shashank Keep the Runs Flowing
Khaleel returns for the penultimate over and it starts with a bit of luck a leg bye followed by an overthrow gives PBKS two runs. Jansen then edges a pull shot, but it flies between the keeper and short third for four.
A couple more runs come from a smart loft over the infield, followed by a single down to long on. Shashank finishes the over strong, flicking one over midwicket for four and adding a single to close.PBKS pick up 14 from the over, setting up nicely for a strong finish.
PBKS 193/6 in 18 Overs – Jansen Clears the Rope, CSK Lose a Review
Pathirana is into his third. He starts with a full one and Jansen smashes it over long on for a big six. The next two deliveries are tight yorkers, both batters manage to squeeze out singles.
Shashank is struck on the pads and CSK upstairs, but UltraEdge shows a thick inside edge — not out. The over ends with Jansen slicing a short ball over backward point, but it’s not timed well and fetches just a couple. Solid over for PBKS with 11 runs, keeping their late-innings push alive.
PBKS 182/6 in 17 Overs – Shashank Clears the Rope, CSK Miss a Chance
Noor Ahmed continues. Shashank starts with a slog sweep for a single, followed by a mistimed heave from Jansen for another single.
Then comes the big hit — Shashank finds the length and lofts it beautifully over covers for six. A top edge on the next ball gives CSK a catching chance, but Rachin Ravindra puts it down, and they run two.
A couple more singles to end the over. PBKS keep ticking with 12 off it, but CSK will be ruing that dropped catch.
PBKS 170/6 in 16 Overs – CSK Pull Things Back with a Tight Over from Pathirana
Pathirana keeps it tight in his second over. Jansen and Shashank rotate the strike with a couple of early singles. Jansen tries to go big but mistimes a heave, resulting in a dot ball.
A drive wide of long-off gets him two runs, followed by two more singles to end the over. Just 6 runs from it a good one for CSK at this stage of the innings.
IPL hundreds by Uncapped Players:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Marsh | KXIP | RR | 2008 |
| Manish Pandey | RCB | DEC | 2009 |
| Paul Valthaty | KXIP | CSK | 2009 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | RR | 2021 |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | LSG | 2022 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | MI | 2022 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS | DC | 2023 |
PBKS 164/6 in 15 Overs – Shashank Finds the Gap, Keeps Scoreboard Moving
Ravindra Jadeja continues with his third over and keeps things tight, conceding just six runs. Shashank picks up a boundary with a well-placed cut through point, showing good control.
PBKS continue to build steadily after Priyansh’s dismissal, looking to finish strong in the final overs.
PBKS 158/6 in 14 Overs – Noor Removes Priyansh After a Stunning Century
Noor Ahmed returns and gets the big breakthrough. Priyansh looks to go big again but mistimes his slog straight to long on. A fantastic innings comes to an end.
Priyansh Arya c Long on b Noor Ahmed 103 (42)
His knock included 9 sixes and 7 fours a true entertainer. Marco Jansen walks in and wastes no time. He dances down the track to his first ball and plays a classy on-drive for four.
Fastest 100s in IPL for PBKS:
| Player | Balls Faced | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 38 | RCB | Mohali | 2013 |
| Priyansh Arya | 39 | CSK | Mullanpur | 2025 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 45 | RR | Sharjah | 2020 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 45 | KKR | Kolkata | 2024 |
PBKS 151/5 in 13 Overs – Priyansh Smashes a 39-Ball Century with Three Sixes!
Matheesha Pathirana comes into the attack. The first ball is a low full toss wide outside off and Priyansh opens the face of the bat for a six. He continues the assault with another six over midwicket and a third six over deep square leg, making it three consecutive sixes.
Then, on the next ball, he picks the ball over deep square leg again and sends it past short third for four. That push brings him to a century in just 39 balls. A stunning knock from Priyansh ignites the crowd as PBKS build a strong platform.
PBKS 128/5 in 12 Overs – Priyansh and Shashank Go Big, 20-Run Over
Ashwin returns but is taken apart this time. He starts with a half-tracker, and Priyansh pulls it cleanly over midwicket for a six. The next one is lofted towards long off, not perfectly timed, but Mukesh Choudhary touches the rope while taking the catch — it’s confirmed as another six.
Shashank finishes the over in style, getting one in the slot and sending it straight down the ground for a massive six. Huge momentum shift for PBKS with 20 runs coming off the over.
PBKS 108/5 in 11 Overs – Shashank and Priyansh Take On Noor Ahmed
Noor Ahmed comes into the attack and is greeted with aggression right away. Shashank slog sweeps the first ball high and handsome over long on for a six. He rotates strike with a single on the next.
Priyansh joins the act, going down on one knee and sweeping it behind square for four. He follows it up with a well-placed double on the leg side, then adds a single with another sweep to square leg. A positive over for PBKS, 14 runs from it.
Most wickets for CSK vs PBKS in IPL
| Player | Wickets | Matches | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 19 | 18 | Yes* |
| Dwayne Bravo | 18 | 15 | No |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 15 | 23 | Yes |
PBKS 94/5 in 10 Overs – Ashwin Finishes His Spell with a Tight Over
Ashwin comes in for his third over and keeps things in control once again. Shashank starts with a soft push to long on for a single. Priyansh tries to go hard but mistimes it, picking up just one to deep midwicket.
Shashank slices the fourth delivery over point for a couple as deep cover cuts it off. A gentle push to deep midwicket on the final ball adds one more. Just 4 runs from the over, Ashwin ends his spell with tidy figures.
PBKS 89/5 in 9 Overs – Jadeja Keeps It Tight with Smart Variations
Jadeja continues to keep things tight. Priyansh starts the over with a single to deep cover, followed by a drive from Shashank to long off for one. Priyansh adds another with a punch down to long on.
Shashank then plays a ramp sweep and collects two runs as deep fine leg cuts it off. He finishes the over with a single to point. Just 6 runs from the over, Jadeja continues to apply pressure.
PBKS 83/5 in 8 Overs – Ashwin Bags Two as PBKS Slip Further
Ashwin strikes right away as Nehal Wadhera looks to slog over midwicket but gets a leading edge. The ball goes high in the air and MS Dhoni takes a safe catch behind the stumps.
Nehal Wadhera c Dhoni b Ashwin 9 (7)
Glenn Maxwell walks in and gets off the mark with a single to long on. Priyansh gets an inside edge onto his pad trying to drive and then takes a single to short fine leg.
Ashwin gets another one. Maxwell goes for a flat-batted shot straight back at the bowler, but it’s mistimed. Ashwin fumbles on the first attempt but completes the catch on the second.
Glenn Maxwell c and b Ashwin 1 (2)
Most Wickets in IPL History
| Player | Wickets | Innings | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 206 | 162 | Yes |
| Piyush Chawla | 192 | 191 | Yes |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 184 | 179 | Yes* |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 184 | 212 | Yes* |
| DJ Bravo | 183 | 158 | No |
| Sunil Narine | 182 | 179 | Yes |
PBKS 81/3 in 7 Overs – Jadeja Keeps It Tight as PBKS Slow Down
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack and keeps things under control. Nehal sweeps one to square leg for a single, but it’s called a no-ball. On the free hit, Priyansh drives straight to long on for just one.
Nehal flicks the next ball to deep midwicket for one more, followed by a couple of runs from Priyansh’s pull. He then attempts a reverse sweep on the last ball but doesn’t middle it. Only 6 runs come from the over as the run rate takes a dip after a blazing start.
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PBKS 75/3 in 6 Overs – Priyansh Smashes 50 off 19, CSK Miss Another Chance!
R. Ashwin into the attack now.
FOUR! Priyansh gets in line and slogs it over square leg clean hit. Next ball, he shuffles to the leg side and pulls through midwicket for two runs.
CHANCE! Another opportunity goes begging! Priyansh looks to go down the ground but mistimes it. Ashwin stretches out his hand but can’t hold on—just a single taken. SIX! Nehal Wadhera announces himself in style! Skips down the track and flicks it effortlessly through the on side for a maximum.
Fifth ball, he drives to long off for a single.
Ashwin then bowls a wide, gifting an extra run. SIX! Priyansh finishes the over in style! Goes inside-out over covers clears the ropes with ease. FIFTY for Priyansh Arya! What a knock brings it up in just 19 balls!
PBKS 54/3 in 5 Overs – Stoinis Falls After a Fiery Drop, Priyansh Gets Another Life!
Khaleel steams in to bowl to Stoinis.
DROPPED! Stoinis pulls it with power right off the middle, but Vijay Shankar at midwicket can’t hold on. It came too fast, and he spills it. They take two.
Third ball: a miscued cut from Stoinis, just a single. FOUR! Priyansh gets lucky again! Driven through cover-point, the fielder dives but only gets a hand to it—another boundary for the left-hander. The fifth ball is a slower bouncer, Priyansh checks his pull and taps it to midwicket for a single. GONE! Stoinis tries to close the bat face early, but ends up offering a leading edge that flies to backward point. Easy catch for Conway, and Khaleel gets his second!
Marcus Stoinis c Conway b Khaleel 4 (7)
PBKS 46/2 in 4 Overs – Priyansh Unleashes a Flurry of Boundaries!
Mukesh Chaudhary returns to bowl to Priyansh.
FOUR! Full and on off stump, Priyansh drives it aerially and clears the infield with ease.
FOUR more! Short and into the body, Priyansh pulls it hard through midwicket.
Third FOUR of the over! Another full ball, and this time he lofts it over mid-on clean striking!
Fifth ball, Priyansh tries to drive again, but it takes the inside edge and runs away through square leg. Stoinis finishes the over with a square drive to deep third, gets a single and is off the mark.
PBKS 32/2 in 3 Overs – Khaleel Cleans Up Shreyas with a Peach!
Khaleel Ahmed continues. Starts with a gift on the pads, and SIX! Shreyas Iyer lifts it effortlessly over mid-on. Third ball is wide and full, Shreyas drives it through point and picks up two runs as third man cuts it off. BOWLED HIM! What a delivery! A beautiful in-swinger sneaks through the gate and rattles the off-stump. Shreyas is gone, and Khaleel is fired up!
Shreyas Iyer b Khaleel 9 (7)
Marcus Stoinis walks in and lets the first ball go, shouldering arms to one outside off.
PBKS 24/1 in 2 Overs – Mukesh Strikes, but Priyansh Hooks a Huge Six!
Mukesh Chaudhary takes over with the ball. Prabhsimran Singh faces his first delivery on the pads, tapped to midwicket. OUT! Mukesh gets one to swing in and rise sharply! Prabhsimran tries to guide it to third man but chops it onto his leg stump.
Prabhsimran b Mukesh 0 (2)
Shreyas Iyer walks in. Mukesh bowls one wide, Shreyas goes for the slash but gets an under edge into the ground. Next ball is right on the stumps, and Shreyas defends. Short ball follows—Shreyas pulls it to mid-on for a single. SIX! Short and on the body to Priyansh, and he hooks it clean into the crowd—huge hit to end the over!
PBKS 17/0 in 1 Over – Priyansh Smacks Two Sixes in a Fiery Start!
Priyansh takes strike against Khaleel. SIX! Width outside off, and Priyansh lifts it cleanly over point for the first maximum of the match. Dropped! He tries to flick a length ball but doesn’t connect well off the toe-end back to Khaleel, who gets a hand to it but can’t hold on.
No ball from Khaleel FREE HIT! He nails the yorker, and Priyansh digs it out to point, no run. Another chance! A wide ball on the body, Priyansh goes for the punch but slices it just past short third lucky escape. SIX again! Another loose delivery, wide outside off, and Priyansh smashes it over covers. The over ends with a swinging delivery into the pads, and Priyansh nudges it through square leg for two.
What a start for PBKS!
CSK vs PBKS: Playing XI’s
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player Options:
Punjab Kings: Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vyshak Vijaykumar
Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj
TOSS UPDATE: Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first.
Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain): “We are going to bat first. It’s simply because we had a discussion about how our batting line-up is and we have to make the use of it. There wasn’t much dew last game. We need to play to our strengths and back them.
I always feel that we have delayed a lot of things than execute them. When the time was to execute those plans, we did different. We have to back ourselves to execute whatever the plans we have discussed in the team meetings.
We are going with the same team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings Captain): “Well, nothing much, we were also looking to bat first. Pretty dry wicket, dew isn’t a factor. New conditions for us, we have to adapt as quickly as possible.
I think we have been bowling well. It’s just that we have conceded too many big overs. Fielding is a department where we have been looking to improve each game.
We are going with the same team. Me batting at 3 gives a little more balance to the squad. That was the thinking at the auction and we built our squad around that. We have been backing that, hopefully, our openers will come good tonight.
Definitely, it is one thing we have been lacking. We have been behind in the powerplay. Sometime situation can be against us or sometimes batters can be tentative. It is about enjoying yourselves in the middle and playing fearless cricket.”
CSK vs PBKS; Pitch Report
Ganga: “We are in Chandigarh for Punjab Kings’ second home match. They are up against Chennai Super Kings. Both sides are coming off losses. Importantly, we have moved pitches. It’s a new pitch. The boundary sizes have moved. The variant of 7m in the square boundaries and the straight hit is 74m. Batters will be aiming to the leg side as a right-hander. I have Michal Clarke alongside me. When we look at the pitch, the first thing we can say is that it looks similar to the one that was used in the Punjab Kings’ game against the Royals. We don’t expect dew. What do you expect from this surface?”
Clarke: “I think consistency is the word that comes to my mind. Both wickets look identical. Again, you can see there are a few dry areas but I think batting and bowling on Saturday, it stayed very consistent. I don’t think there is too much concern with whether you win the toss or lose the toss. The most important thing is the length you bowl. When you overpitch, it was great for the batters. Ball comes on nicely. You can hit through the line. If you drop too short and particularly if your pace is down, that sets up nicely. If you hit the top of the stump length on this surface, that is your area. In the powerplay as well as in the back end of the innings, your length is crucial here.”
