IPL 2022 Match 38: Shikhar Dhawan’s knock helps Punjab Kings register close-fought win
Punjab Kings showed their character as they defeated Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring encounter played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday. CSK captain Ravindra Jadeja won the toss and decided to field first. Shikhar Dhawan showed intent right from the word go putting CSK bowlers under pressure. On other hand, Mayank Agarwal struggled with disciplined bowling. Theekshana got the breakthrough by dismissing Mayank providing an easy catch to Dube. Agarwal and Dhawan added 37 runs for the opening wicket. At the end of the first six overs, PBKS scored 37 for 1. CSK bowlers kept tight lines and lengths not allowing PBKS batsmen to score runs easily. At the end of the first timeout, PBKS made 63 for 1. Rajapaksa and Dhawan put enough pressure on CSK bowlers hitting boundaries and taking singles with ease. CSK ground fielding and catching was not up to the mark. Rajapaksa showed intent on keeping the momentum going on for PBKS. Dhawan looked confident completing fift...