IPL 2021, Match 53: KL Rahul 98 helps Punjab Kings to beat Chennai Super Kings- In Pics

 Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the 53rd match of the IPL 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Thursday.

A hard-earned fifty by Faf du Plessis (76 off 55) took Chennai Super Kings to 134/6 in 20 overs.

Punjab Kings were excellent with the ball and Arshdeep Singh (2/35) and Chris Jordan (2/20) were the main wicket-takers for them.

Chasing 135 for the win, Punjab skipper KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 98 and single-handedly helped his side overhaul the target in the 13th over.

This was the third successive loss for the MS Dhoni-led team ahead of playoffs. Shardul Thakur (3/28) was the most successful bowler for them in this match.