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IPL 2018: Chris Gayle 63 trumps MS Dhoni’s 79*, KXIP beat CSK

Updated On Apr 15, 2018 11:58 PM IST

Chris Gayle's magnificent 63 helped Kings XI Punjab reach 197/7 and despite MS Dhoni's valiant 79*, Chennai Super Kings fell short by four runs.

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Chris Gayle blasted 63 on his debut with Kings XI Punjab as Ravichandran Ashwin’s side defeated Chennai Super Kings by four runs in the 2018 Indian Premier League. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chris Gayle blasted 63 on his debut with Kings XI Punjab as Ravichandran Ashwin’s side defeated Chennai Super Kings by four runs in the 2018 Indian Premier League. (BCCI)

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Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. Ravichandran Ashwin’s side included Chris Gayle. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. Ravichandran Ashwin’s side included Chris Gayle. (BCCI)

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KL Rahul gave Kings XI Punjab a great start as he continued his magnificent form in the 2018 Indian Premier League. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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KL Rahul gave Kings XI Punjab a great start as he continued his magnificent form in the 2018 Indian Premier League. (BCCI)

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KL Rahul and Chris Gayle tore the Chennai Super Kings bowlers apart as Kings XI Punjab raced away in the powerplay overs. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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KL Rahul and Chris Gayle tore the Chennai Super Kings bowlers apart as Kings XI Punjab raced away in the powerplay overs. (BCCI)

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Chris Gayle blasted 20 runs off Deepak Chahar and also targeted Imran Tahir as CSK failed to stop the flow of runs. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chris Gayle blasted 20 runs off Deepak Chahar and also targeted Imran Tahir as CSK failed to stop the flow of runs. (BCCI)

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Chris Gayle notched up a fifty on debut for Kings XI Punjab as R Ashwin’s side were on course for a massive score. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chris Gayle notched up a fifty on debut for Kings XI Punjab as R Ashwin’s side were on course for a massive score. (BCCI)

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Dwayne Bravo took the catch off KL Rahul as Chennai Super Kings finally broke the dangerous partnership. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dwayne Bravo took the catch off KL Rahul as Chennai Super Kings finally broke the dangerous partnership. (BCCI)

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Shane Watson got the massive wicket of Gayle for 63 as Chennai Super Kings looked to fightback. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Shane Watson got the massive wicket of Gayle for 63 as Chennai Super Kings looked to fightback. (BCCI)

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Imran Tahir took two quick wickets to dent Kings XI Punjab as Chennai Super Kings fought back well. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Imran Tahir took two quick wickets to dent Kings XI Punjab as Chennai Super Kings fought back well. (BCCI)

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Karun Nair struck some lusty blows as Kings XI Punjab ended on 197/7 after the end of 20 overs. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Karun Nair struck some lusty blows as Kings XI Punjab ended on 197/7 after the end of 20 overs. (BCCI)

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Mohit Sharma and Andrew Tye struck early to leave Chennai Super Kings reeling in their chase of 198. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mohit Sharma and Andrew Tye struck early to leave Chennai Super Kings reeling in their chase of 198. (BCCI)

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Andrew Tye and Ravichandran Ashwin got the wickets of Murali Vijay and Sam Billings as CSK stuttered in their chase of 198. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Andrew Tye and Ravichandran Ashwin got the wickets of Murali Vijay and Sam Billings as CSK stuttered in their chase of 198. (BCCI)

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MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu shared a solid partnership to keep Chennai Super Kings in the hunt. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu shared a solid partnership to keep Chennai Super Kings in the hunt. (BCCI)

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Ambati Rayudu fought hard and scored 49 but Chennai Super Kings fell behind the required rate. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ambati Rayudu fought hard and scored 49 but Chennai Super Kings fell behind the required rate. (BCCI)

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Kings XI punjab built the pressure and in the end, they neared a win despite some fireworks from MS Dhoni. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kings XI punjab built the pressure and in the end, they neared a win despite some fireworks from MS Dhoni. (BCCI)

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MS Dhoni blasted 79 and took the game really close but in the end, Kings XI Punjab held their nerve to win by four runs against Chennai Super Kings. (BCCI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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MS Dhoni blasted 79 and took the game really close but in the end, Kings XI Punjab held their nerve to win by four runs against Chennai Super Kings. (BCCI)

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