PBKS vs CSK: Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' massive record against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history
Published - 02 May 2024, 11:54 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:11 AM
Punjab Kings (PBKS) etched their name in the record books following a victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Punjab Kings equaled Mumbai Indians' (MI) record of the most consecutive victories against Chennai Super Kings in the history of the tournament.
The Sam Curran-led team registered a seven-wicket victory at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, May 1. The home team managed to score 162 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs. The Punjab team successfully chased down the target with 13 balls to spare.
Punjab Kings Equals Mumbai Indians' Record
The Punjab Kings recorded their fifth consecutive victory over the Chennai team in the tournament. The Mumbai Indians also achieved five consecutive wins against the Super Kings. Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered four successive victories against the defending champions.
The Mullanpur-based franchise started its winning streak with a match in IPL 2021. The Punjab team achieved two victories against the Super Kings in the 2022 season. They secured a victory in their only match at Chepauk in 2023. This recent win marked PBKS's fifth consecutive victory in the IPL.
Most Successive Wins vs CSK In IPL
| Team | Years | Successive Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 2018-19 | 5 |
| Punjab Kings | 2021-24 | 5 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2020-21 | 4 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2021-23 | 4 |
PBKS have achieved their fourth win against the Super Kings at Chepauk in the IPL. The Mumbai Indians hold the record for the most wins by away teams at the iconic venue, with five victories. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have achieved victory on three occasions.
Most Wins At Chepauk By Visiting Teams
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 |
It Was Good Wicket To Bowl On - Harpreet Brar
Harpreet Brar stated that it was a good wicket to bowl on and acknowledged the support from his teammate Rahul Chahar. Brar emphasized his focus on bowling dot balls rather than targeting wickets directly.
"It was a good wicket to bowl on, and even Rahul bowled really well. I have been playing since 6 years, so my confidence has been pretty high. Now bowling to these legends of the game feels normal, I just bowl to my strengths. To be honest, I don't think wickets, my aim is only to bowl lots of dot balls and dot balls create the wickets. When there is spin in the wicket, the bowlers confidence goes up and it is a bit helpful," Harpreet Brar said.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an impressive 62 runs off 48 deliveries. The Punjab spinners, Brar and Rahul Chahar exploited the slow track, collectively taking four wickets for just 33 runs in eight overs.
