IPL 2022 – Match 11 (CSK vs PBKS)
Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 54 runs in the 11th match of IPL 2022 on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, courtesy of a stormy inning by Liam Livingstone. After losing the toss, PBKS batted first and scored 180 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.
For PBKS, Livingstone played a devastating inning of 60 off 32 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes. Besides, Shikhar Dhawan scored 33 off 24 balls, and Jitesh Sharma returned with 26 off 17 balls. For CSK, Chris Jordan and Dwaine Pretorius took two wickets apiece.
Chasing a challenging target of 181 runs, CSK were bowled out for 126 in 18 overs by the outstanding bowling attack of PBKS bowlers. Shivam Dube scored the highest 57 runs from 30 balls for the team. MS Dhoni scored 23, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu both scored 13 runs. Besides, no other batsman could make a double-digit score for CSK. Rahul Chahar took the maximum number of 3 wickets for PBKS. Vaibhav Arora and Livingstone also took two wickets each.
After winning this match, Punjab Kings has risen to 4th place in the points table. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are now in 9th place in the points table after losing.
Scoreboard
Punjab Kings – 180/8 (20.0)
Chennai Super Kings – 126/10 (18.0)
Result – Punjab Kings won by 54 runs
Player of the match – Liam Livingstone
SA vs BAN (1st Test – Day 4)
In Durban’s Kingsmead, the hosts South Africa were bowled out for just 204 runs in the second innings by Bangladesh. The Tigers got a target of 274 runs as a result. But the visitors were in danger from the beginning to chase that goal. Opener Shadman Islam, who got a chance in the absence of Tamim Iqbal, returned to the dressing room with 4 runs.
On the other hand, Mahmudul Hasan Joy (4), who scored a fantastic century in the first innings, returned to the pavilion after being bowled by Keshav Maharaj. Captain Mominul Haque’s poor form continued, and he was dismissed for 2 runs. As a result, Bangladesh finished the 4th day with 11 runs for 3 wickets in 6 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto (5) and Mushfiqur Rahim (0) are unbeaten.
On the fourth day, South Africa started their second innings with a lead of 75 runs. After 48 runs in the opening pair, Ebadot Hossain sent off Sarel Erwee, who scored 8 off 51 balls. Then captain Dean Elgar picked up his fifty off 73 balls. But Taskin Ahmed broke the 68-run stand for the second wicket by returning Elgar (64) to the pavilion.
Mehidy Hasan hit the third blow at Protea Fort. Mahmudul caught Keegan Petersen (36) in Mehidy’s spin magic while the team total was 126 runs. The Proteas then quickly started to lose wickets. Temba Bavuma (4), Kyle Verreynne (6), Wiaan Mulder (11), and Keshav (5) returned to the dressing room. Simon Harmer (11) and Lizaad Williams (0) quickly returned to the pavilion with Nurul Hasan’s great throw. Mehidy and Ebadot took 3 wickets each for Bangladesh. Taskin also took 2 wickets.
Due to lack of light, the game on the 4th day ended about 15 minutes before the scheduled time. The visitors need 263 more runs on the fifth day to win. If they want to draw this match, they have to play the full 90 overs.
Scoreboard
South Africa (1st Innings) – 367/10 (121.0)
Bangladesh (1st Innings) – 298/10 (115.5)
South Africa (2nd Innings) – 204/10 (74.0)
Bangladesh (2nd Innings) – 11/3 (6.0)