In an exciting IPL 2025 competition in Mulanpur, Punjab kings ,
Batting first, PBK scored a total of 219 runs, in which young opener Priyash Arya scored 103 off just 42 balls. His innings was captured by Shashank Singh (52) and Marco Jansen (34), who provided important late regret fireworks. CSK's bowling struggled, managing only two wickets with Khaellel Ahmed and Ravichandran Ashwin, although the right -handed spinners were expensive, scoring 48 runs.
Talking about bringing it into the 18th over, Iyer indicated the importance of leg-spinner and how he could be a threat to opponents.
“With coming to UG, we know how devastated he could be, but I felt that the instinct was to go with the seamors. Originally we wanted motion against Dube, we delayed it a little, but finally did it.”
CSK began to pursue firmly, in which opener Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway shared a 61 -run partnership. However, Glenn Maxwell broke with Ravindra's wicket, followed by Ruturaj Gikwad, who was removed by Lockey Ferguson. Devon Conve and Shivam Dube kept a solid 89-run stand together keeping CSK in the match.
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Why is Chahal not brought early in bowling attack?
Both Conway and Dube are left -handed which are known to play spin effectively. Iyer chose instead of a motion-rich strategy to disrupt his rhythm. Yuzvendra Chahal Finally Dube was rejected, and MS Dhoni scored only 9 runs from the 17th over.
CSK's chase stumbled into the overs of death, leading to a well -acquired victory for PBK. PBK won its third win of 2025 IPL and ranks 4th in the points table. CSK, after the disadvantage, standing at 9th position, aiming to achieve its second win of this season. CSK will face KKR on 11 April, while PBK will take SRH on 12 April.
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