CSK vs PBKS Match 53 Results

1:55 PM IST No prizes for guessing, KL Rahul is the choice for the Man of the Match award. The Punjab skipper says that it was really hot and their plan was simple. Shares that they were told about a few permutations and combinations and the plan was to chase the target before 14 overs. He is glad that it came off for him in this match and he had the license to go. Tells that he had complete clarity of what he wanted to do. Mentions that he knows his role in the team and KL doesn't want to let his team down by playing how he wants to play. Further says that you can hit every ball when you are in the zone but it's important to hold your shape and that's the only thing he keeps on reminding himself. Signs off by saying that there is no better feeling than hitting the ball from the middle of the bat.

1:51 PM IST Punjab have decimated the target in front of them with 7 overs to spare and handed Chennai their third defeat in a row. The chase was all about KL Rahul's extraordinary knock as he finished unbeaten on 98 and kept Punjab's slim chance to qualify for the playoffs alive.

1:38 PM IST That's it from this game. But don't go too far away as the most important clash of the day involving Kolkata and Rajasthan will get underway soon at 6 pm local (2 pm GMT). Switch tabs and do join us for all the action. Cheers!

1:36 PM IST Aiden Markram is up for a quick chat. He says that it has been a brilliant experience and they have a good bunch of boys. Tells that it was an unbelievable batting effort from KL Rahul and the teammates were celebrating every six from the pavilion. Says that he hopes that KL celebrates his knock tonight. Goes on to say that he looks to learn from the best in the business and he certainly got to learn a lot by watching how Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul played.

1:36 PM IST MS Dhoni, the captain of Chennai, starts by saying that they have to cope up at the mental level. He adds that they played good cricket to reach this position in the tournament. Admits that they have lost a few games but this is a part and parcel of the tournament like this but accepts that they need to fine-tune their preparation a bit. Talking about motivation, MS replies that it is not the factor and guys are highly motivated. He cheekily adds that it would have looked worse if they have batted first after winning the toss. Feels that the pitch changed a bit in the second innings but terms it a good one, although challenging.

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