IPL 2021, Match 8 | Deepak Chahar's four-for guides CSK to 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Chennai Super Kings defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets to register their first win in the Indian Premier League 2021.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, playing his 200th game for CSK, won the toss and chose to bowl.

Opting to bowl, Deepak Chahar returned with impressive figures of four for 13 as CSK dished out a clinical bowling and fielding display.

KL Rahul was run out by a brilliant direct throw from Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder was in the act in the fifth over again, grabbing a superb catch diving full-length to dismiss Chris Gayle.

Shahrukh Khan top-scored for Punjab with a 36-ball 47.

Chasing the paltry target, Moeen Ali made 46, while Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 36 as CSK reached home in 15.4 overs.