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Are CSK's injury woes the reason behind their slide in IPL 2022?
CSK have been hit by injuries this season with fast bowlers Deepak Chahar ruled out for the entire season with a back injury suffered during rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, while Adam Milne too is out, thus adding to coach Stephen Fleming's problems.
IPL 2022, PBKS vs CSK: Rishi Dhawan's face shield catches everyone's attention
The 32-year-old Dhawan was picked by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2022 mega auction for Rs 55 Lakh after his impressive performance in the domestic circuit with Himachal Pradesh. He led his team to the historic Vijay Hazare Trophy last year. On his IPL comeback, the seamer had a decent outing with the ball for Punjab. He first cleaned up in-form batter Shivam Dube (8) in his second over and then dismissed MS Dhoni in the last over of the innings, helping Punjab beat CSK by 11 runs on Monday.
IPL 2022: PBKS' Agarwal hails death bowling by Arshdeep, Rabada for 11-run win over CSK
After Punjab Kings had posted a defendable 187/4 in 20 overs thanks mainly to a majestic unbeaten 88 by Shikhar Dhawan and his 110-run partnership with Bhanuka Rajapaksa (42), Ambati Rayudu (78) had propelled Chennai Super Kings to a position from where they could have gone for victory.
IPL 2022: Clinical bowling, Dhawan's unbeaten 88 help PBKS beat Chennai by 11 runs
Dhawan carried his bat as he scored an unbeaten 88 off 59 deliveries, hitting 9 fours and 2 sixes and shared a 110-run partnership with Bhanuka Rajapaksa to guide Punjab Kings to a competitive 187/4 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Kagiso Rabada (2/23), Rishi Dhawan (2/39) and Arshdeep Singh (1/23) bowled superbly as they denied Chennai Super Kings many chances in the last four overs.
IPL 2022: Rayudu's 78 in vain as Punjab Kings overcome Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs
Chasing a target of 188 set by Punjab Kings largely boosted by a brilliant 88 not out by Shikhar Dhawan, Chennai were in trouble soon. Rayudu came in to bat with Chennai struggling at 40/3 and took them to safety with a blazing 78 off 39 balls, hitting seven fours and 6 sixes to raise hopes for a CSK victory. He raised 64 runs off 32 deliveries for the fifth wicket partnership.
IPL 2022: Dhawan's unbeaten 88 takes Punjab Kings to 187/4 against CSK
Shikhar Dhawan carried his bat as he scored an unbeaten 88 off 59 deliveries, hitting 9 fours and 2 sixes as he helped Punjab Kings to a defendable total after they were asked to bat first by Chennai Super Kings skipper Ravindra Jadeja. Dhawan carried his bat as he scored an unbeaten 88 off 59 deliveries, hitting 9 fours and 2 sixes.
IPL 2022: CSK win toss, elect to bowl against Punjab Kings
Jadeja said they are hoping that the dew will come into action in the second innings. "We don't know if the dew might come or not in the second half, but we're hoping it will come," Jadeja said. He said CSK are going in with the same playing XI that took the field against Mumbai Indians in their previous match.
Delhi Capitals call Shaw, Warner their pocket dynamos; bank on duo to lead them all the way
Delhi Capitals, placed sixth on the IPL points' tables after three wins and four defeats, are in with a chance to make the grade as the business end of the tournament approaches. And if DC succeed in their endeavour, they have no one else but their 'pocket dynamos' to thank, given that the young Indian and the Australian stalwart have forged a great partnership upfront.
F1 champ Max Verstappen, sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah get top Laureus awards
Among other notable names to get the prestigious award during a digital ceremony hosted from Seville, are 2021 US Open women's singles tennis champion Emma Raducanu, who received the Laureus 'World Breakthrough of the Year Award', while the Italian men's football team, which won the Euro 2020 title, is the Laureus 'World Team of the Year'.
Dhoni is the ultimate finisher, says Irfan Pathan
The 40-year-old kept his cool in extremely trying conditions to score a blistering 13-ball unbeaten 28 and help CSK clinch a last-ball thriller against the five-time champions. He scored 16 runs off the last four deliveries at a time when MI looked set to notch their maiden win in IPL 2022.
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