Welcome to the coverage of the Indian Premier League 2014, Match 3 between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab from the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi. Full IPL Coverage
Kings XI Punjab defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets with seven balls to spare at the Sheikh Zayed stadium. What a chase by Punjab. They have done it with still 7 balls remaining. It didn't look like they would do it if you looked at the score after the first 6 overs. But they have a man called Maxwell in their ranks - he completely changed the course of the game with a power-packed innings. He set the tone first ball, by reverse-sweeping Ashwin to the fence. Once he got his unorthodox strokes going, there was no stopping him. Pretty poor bowling from Chennai helped him largely, they were guilty of bowling a very leg-stump line, which helped his hitting in his strong area.
That's A SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE by the revamped Kings XI Punjab!!
18.5 overs: FOUR!! George Bailey rocks back and flays the pull towards deep midwicket for a boundary. Skipper SCORES THE WINNING RUNS for Punjab!!
Kings XI Punjab are just FOUR RUNS AWAY from an EMPHATIC WIN here!!
18.4 overs: FOUR!! George Bailey clears his frontleg and smokes it towards long-on for a boundary. That nearly SAILED THROUGH!!
Kings XI Punjab require another 12 runs off 12 balls with six wickets in hand. Punjab should SEE IT THROUGH from here!!
EIGHTEEN RUNS off the over!!
16.4 overs: SIX!! David Miller shimmies down the track and hammers it over deep midwicket for another maximum. Miller GOES BALLISTIC for Punjab!!
16.3 overs: SIX!! David Miller picks the length early and clubs it over long-on for the maximum. LUSTY-BLOW from Miller!!
SIXTEEN RUNS off the over!!
15.6 overs: FOUR!! David Miller makes room and clips it towards third man for a boundary.
George Bailey comes to the crease for Punjab.
15.4 overs: OUT!! Dwayne Smith has bowled Glenn Maxwell on a pitched up delivery. Maxwell was looking to steer it towards third man but missed it as the ball shatters the stumps. Glenn Maxwell departs after scoring 95 runs off 43 balls with 15 boundaries and two sixes. WHAT AN INNINGS from Maxwell!!
15.3 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell rocks back and clips it towards long leg for a boundary. Maxwell is scoring them AT WILL now!!
15.2 overs: SIX!! Glenn Maxwell clears his frontleg and tonks it over long-on for the maximum. That was MAJESTIC from Maxwell!!
14.1 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell dances down the track and smashes it towards long-off for a boundary.
Kings XI Punjab require another 59 runs off 36 balls with seven wickets in hand. We have a CRACKING GAME at our hands folks!!
NINE RUNS off the over!!
13.3 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell takes it on the full and employs the reverse-sweep to get a boundary. Maxwell seems to have mastered that REVERSE-SWEEP!!
TWENTY-TWO RUNS off the over!!
12.4 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell goes on the frontfoot and flays the cover drive for the fourth boundary in the over. That was EXQUISITE from Maxwell!!
12.3 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell picks it from off and sweeps it towards deep midwicket for another boundary.
12.2 overs: SIX!! Glenn Maxwell hangs back and bludgeons it towards the cow corner for the maximum. Maxwell is TURNING IT ON for Punjab here!!
12.1 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell goes on the frontfoot and smashes it towards deep midwicket for a boundary.
11.3 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell gets on his knee and sweeps it towards long leg for a boundary. Maxwell brings up his FIFTY WITH A FOUR!!
10.6 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell flays the unexpected switch-hit and gets a boundary past point. Pietersen would be PROUD of that!!
With Glenn Maxwell(37) and David Miller(16) at the crease, Kings XI Punjab are currently at 90/3 after nine overs.
8.1 overs: SIX!! David Miller gets a big stride forward and smashes it back over the bowler's head for the maximum. KILLER-MILLER in action here!!
7.6 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell rocks back and steers it over the wicket-keeper for a boundary. SMART CRICKET from Maxwell!!
7.3 overs: FOUR!! David Miller leans forward and sends it racing through extra cover for a boundary. BRILLIANT SHOT from Miller!!
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for Chennai.
With Glenn Maxwell(33) and David Miller(2) at the crease, Kings XI Punjab are currently at 72/3 after seven overs.
TWELVE RUNS off the over!!
5.4 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell shuffles across and hoicks it over mid-off for another boundary. BACK-TO-BACK boundaries for Maxwell!!
5.3 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell bends down and employs the reverse-sweep to get a boundary.
David Miller comes to the crease for Punjab. A LOT DEPENDS on these two now!!
5.1 overs: That's OUT!! Ravichandran Ashwin has got Akshar Patel out lbw on a quicker delivery. Patel was looking to cut but the ball skids through and hits the back pad in front of the stumps. Akshar Patel departs after scoring two runs off three balls. Another BLOW for Punjab!!
4.6 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell waits for it and whips it towards fine leg for another boundary. Maxwell is LOOKING GOOD for Punjab!!
4.5 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell leans forward and drills it towards long-off for a boundary.
4.1 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell leans into the drive and sends ii scurrying through covers for a boundary. That was BEAUTIFULLY TIMED by Maxwell!!
NINE RUNS off the over!!
3.4 overs: OUT!! Ravichandran Ashwin has got Cheteshwar Pujara out lbw on a flighted delivery. Pujara was looking to sweep but misses it as the ball hits the pad in front of the stumps. Cheteshwar Pujara departs after scoring 13 runs off 10 balls with two boundaries. Punjab have LOST THEIR OPENERS here!!
3.2 overs: FOUR!! Glenn Maxwell waits for it and flays the reverse-sweep for a boundary. Maxwell will be CRUCIAL today!!
First sign of spin, Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack for Punjab.
SEVENTEEN RUNS off the over!!
Glenn Maxwell comes to the crease for Punjab.
2.6 overs: That's OUT!! Ashish Nehra has bowled Virender Sehwag on a pitched up delivery. Sehwag was looking to go over midwicket but misses it as the leg-stump goes for a walk in the park. Virender Sehwag departs after scoring 19 runs off 10 balls with four boundaries. EARLY BLOW for Punjab!!
2.5 overs: FOUR!! Virender Sehwag picks the length early and hoicks it over extra cover for another boundary. BACK-TO-BACK boundaries for Viru!!
2.4 overs: FOUR!! Virender Sehwag makes room and slaps it past point for a boundary.
2.2 overs: FOUR!! Cheteshwar Pujara waits for it and clips it towards square leg for another boundary. POOR LINE from Nehra there!!
2.1 overs: FOUR!! Cheteshwar Pujara walks down the track and flicks it wide of mid-on for a boundary. That was NICELY IMPROVISED by Che!!
ELEVEN RUNS off the over!!
1.4 overs: FOUR!! Virender Sehwag gets on the frontfoot and flicks it towards long leg for another boundary. GOOD TO SEE Viru scoring boundaries!!
1.2 overs: FOUR!! Virender Sehwag hangs back and crashes the cut past point for the first boundary in the innings.
Mohit Sharma will bowl from the other end for Chennai Super Kings.
THREE RUNS off the over!!
Virender Sehwag and Cheteshwar Pujara are out in the middle for Kings XI Punjab while Ashish Nehra will start the proceedings for Chennai Super Kings.
Chennai Super Kings scored 205 runs at the loss of four wickets after batting first against Kings XI Punjab at the Sheikh Zayed stadium. An absolute cracker of an innings from the opening batsmen and debutants for Chennai today. Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith got it going right from the start. While McCullum went to play his destructive shots early on, Smith played along while rotating the strike efficiently. The duo added a spectacular 123 runs in 76 balls which in turn helped Chennai blossom against beleaguered Punjab.
That's the END OF INNINGS for Chennai.
19.6 overs: OUT!! Lakshmipathy Balaji has got MS Dhoni out caught at long-off. Dhoni was looking to go big but holes to Rishi Dhawan at the fence. MS Dhoni departs after scoring 26 runs off 11 balls with three boundaries and a six.
19.5 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni dances down the wicket and tonks it over midwicket for a boundary.
19.3 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Bravo picks the length early and slices it over covers for the maximum. Bravo JOINS THE PARTY now!!
19.1 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni waits for it and smashes it deep into the stands over long-on for the maximum. That was MASSIVE from MSD!!
Lakshmipathy Balaji will bowl the FINAL OVER for Punjab.
SEVEN RUNS off the over!!
Dwayne Bravo comes to the crease for Chennai.
18.4 overs: That's OUT!! Parvinder Awana has got Suresh Raina out caught at short fine leg. Raina swivels across to chip it over the fielder but loses balance and mistimes it straight towards Virender Sehwag who takes a simple catch. Suresh Raina departs after scoring 24 runs off 19 balls with two boundaries.
With Suresh Raina(22) and MS Dhoni(11) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 180/2 after 18 overs.
TWELVE RUNS off the over!!
16.6 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni slashes hard and gets an outside edge past the wicket-keeper for another boundary.
16.4 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni takes it on the full and sends it towards third man for a boundary.
MS Dhoni comes to the crease for Chennai. Get ready for the HELICOPTER-SHOT!!
16.2 overs: OUT!! Lakshmipathy Balaji has got Dwayne Smith out caught at cover. Smith was looking to play across the line and gets a top-edge that goes straight down the throat of Geroge Bailey for a simple catch. Dwayne Smith departs after scoring 66 runs off 43 balls woth six boundaries and three sixes. BRILLIANT INNINGS by Smith!!
With Suresh Raina(14) and Dwayne Smith(66) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 160/1 after 16 overs.
15.4 overs: FOUR!! Suresh Raina goes for the wild swing and gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a boundary. Raina was REALLY LUCKY there!!
15.2 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith stands tall and smashes it back over the bowler's head for the maximum.
14.6 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith clears his front-leg and bludgeons it over long-on for the maximum. LUSTY-BLOW from Smith!!
14.5 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith bends down and flays the reverse-sweep for a boundary. That brings up his CRACKING FIFTY!!
13.3 overs: CATCH-DROPPED!! Wriddhiman Saha has dropped Suresh Raina behind the stumps. Raina was looking to cut but gets an outside edge that went through to Saha who fails to collect it cleanly. That's the SECOND CATCH DROPPED for Punjab today!!
With Suresh Raina(4) and Dwayne Smith(45) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 128/1 after 13 overs.
TWELVE RUNS off the over!!
12.6 overs: FOUR!! Suresh Raina hangs back and steers it towards third man for a boundary. Raina gets OFF THE MARK IN STYLE!!
Suresh Raina comes to the crease for Chennai.
ENTERTAINING INNINGS from Baz come to an end!!
12.4 overs: That's OUT!! Akshar Patel has got Brendon McCullum out caught at deep midwicket. McCullum goes for the wild slog and sends it straight down the throat of Gelnn Maxwell for a regulation catch. Brendon McCullum departs after scoring 67 runs off 45 balls with four boundaries and five sixes.
12.2 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum shimmies down the track and smashes it flat over long-off for the maximum. McCullum is GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER here!!
I wonder if Kings XI Punjab can actually GET A WICKET today considering the ONGOING BLITZKRIEG from Smith and McCullum. Also, Bailey appears to be RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS with none of the bowlers LOOKING TO THREATEN these two.
10.1 overs: SIX!! Dwayne Smith picks the length early and sends it sailing over the long-off fence for the maximum. That was SHEER POWER from Smith!!
8.3 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith gets forward and smashes it through extra cover for a boundary. That went LIKE A TRACER BULLET!!
With Brendon McCullum(54) and Dwayne Smith(23) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 89/0 after eight overs.
7.4 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum goes on the backfoot and cuts it through point for a boundary. That brings up the HALF-CENTURY for Baz!!
7.1 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum enjoys the length and sends it sailing over square leg for the maximum. FOUR SIXES already for Baz!!
Kings XI Punjab bowlers are just NO MATCH to these two here!!
5.5 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum hangs back and pulls it with disdain to collect the maximum.
5.3 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum picks the length early and hoicks it over extra cover for a boundary. POOR LINE from Johnson!!
With Brendon McCullum(30) and Dwayne Smith(19) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 59/0 after five overs.
4.6 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum dances down the wicket and swats it wide of long-on for the maximum. That's GOTTA STING to Punjab!!
4.5 overs: CATCH-DROPPED!! George Bailey has dropped Brendon McCullum at mid-on. McCullum was looking to go wide of the fielder but sends it close to Bailey who dives towards his left but spills it. This could PROVE COSTLY for Punjab!!
Kings XI Punjab are LOOKING OUT OF SORTS here!!
4.2 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith stands tall and flays the cut over point for another boundary.
4.1 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith goes on the backfoot and pummels the pull towards deep midwicket for a boundary. CAN'T BOWL THERE to Smith!!
EIGHT RUNS off the over!!
3.2 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith rocks back and clouts the pull towards square leg for a boundary. There's NO-STOPPING to Smith here!!
Lakshmipathy Balaji comes into the attack for Punjab.
Chennai are RUNNING AWAY with this. THIRTEEN RUNS off the over!!
2.6 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum hangs back and flays the flamboyant upper cut for the maximum. Smith is ON A ROLL here!!
Stat Update: Chennai Super Kings have played 100 games in the IPL so far and Suresh Raina has played every single one of them.
2.2 overs: FOUR!! Dwayne Smith leans into the drive and sends it scurrying through covers for a boundary. That was GORGEOUS from Smith!!
First change, Mitchell Johnson comes into the attack for Kings XI Punjab. It's Mitch vs McCullum here!!
With Brendon McCullum(12) and Dwayne Smith(1) at the crease, Chennai Super Kings are currently at 19/0 after two overs.
Another GOOD OVER for Chennai, TEN RUNS off it!!
1.3 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum skips down the track again and gets a top-edge over the wicket-keeper's head for another boundary. That's gotta be FRUSTRATING for the bowler!!
1.2 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum shimmies down the track and clubs it over covers for the first boundary in the innings. CRACKING SHOT from McCullum!!
Parvinder Awana will bowl from the other end for Punjab.
NINE RUNS off the over!!
0.2 overs: FOUR BYES!! Akshar Patel bowls a half-tracker that spins down the leg side and goes towards third man for a boundary. POOR LINE from Patel there!!
Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum are out in the middle for Chennai Super Kings while Akshar Patel will start the proceedings for Kings XI Punjab.
WATCH OUT FOR Virender Sehwag, in Punjab jersey, as he will be eager to PROVE A POINT to his old franchise Delhi Dardevils who decided against RETAINING him for this season.
Chennai will play Faf du Plessis, Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo and Dwayne Smith while Punjab have included David Miller, George Bailey, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Johnson as the overseas players in their Playing XI today.
Toss: Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first against Kings XI Punjab.
Team Profiles:
Chennai Super Kings:
Chennai has been amongst the big spenders during the IPL Auction this season. The team bought three explosive batmen - Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Smith and Faf du Plessis - alongside three bowlers Samuel Badree, Ashish Nehra and Ben Hilfenhaus. The team also secured the services of Australia' swashbuckling all-rounder John Hastings during the IPL auctions this year.
CSK boasts a subtle amalgamation of Indian players and overseas stars in the squad. The team will be counting on their powerful batting line-up with the likes of Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Smith, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis and MS Dhoni.
Their bowling department, with the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ben Hilfenhaus, Samul Badree, Ashish Nehra, Matt Henry and Mohit Sharma is capable of ripping through the batting order of their opponents.
The team is also comprised of some brilliant all-rounders including Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, John Hastings and Mithun Manhas.
Kings XI Punjab:
In a desperate bid to yield some positive results this season, Kings XI splashed it all to secure some of the biggest names in limited-overs cricket during the IPL Auction this year.
Kings XI skipper George Bailey, Virender Sehwag and Shaun Marsh are amongst the mainstays of the team's batting line-up, while all-rounders Thisara Perera, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Johnson are capable of moulding their game in accordance to the situation. Don't forget the swashbuckling David Miller, who was the star performer for Punjab in 2012.
Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson will lead the bowling attack for Kings XI Punjab alongside Sandeep Sharma, Thisara Perera and Lakshmipathy Balaji. Punjab also secured the services of vastly experienced Murali Karthik to spearhead their spin-bowling attack.
With the addition of South Africa's young seamer Beuran Hendricks in the squad, Kings XI can use extra pace to rattle their opponents this season.
Five key players from Chennai Super Kings:
MS Dhoni: If Chennai Super Kings intend to repeat their 2010 and 2011 heroics in the IPL 7 this year, it has to be skipper MS Dhoni who'll need to lead from the front. The 32-year-old Captain Cool is one of the best finishers in limited overs cricket today. His ability to hold wickets in pressure situations and then accelerate ferociously at the death overs has earned him accolades all over the globe. With over 2200 runs in 96 games for Super Kings, Dhoni is as ferocious as they come in T20.
Suresh Raina: One of the most prolific batsmen in the T20 format, he comes to the party more often than not. Not only is he capable of clearing the boundaries when required, his off-spin is also very handy. Raina is also one of the leading run-scorers for Super Kings with over 2800 runs and 21 wickets in his 99 IPL games.
Ravichandran Ashwin: He is one of the bankers of the side and can put the brakes on opposition batsmen while also getting wickets. With 64 wickets in 67 games, Ashwin has been a key performer for the Super Kings in the IPL so far.
Brendon McCullum: The 32-year-old swashbuckling batsman is the latest weapon Super Kings boasts of in the seventh edition of the IPL. The New Zealand skipper is one of the most explosive batsmen in the shortest version of the game. His breathtaking knock of 158 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural IPL match showcases his ability to take the game away from the opposition. With over 1200 runs in 48 games, McCullum will be one of the key players for the Super Kings this season.
Ravindra Jadeja: He has been on an amazing high over the past one year, with immense success in international cricket thanks to his left-arm spinners. A great fielder, he will also be expected to contribute with the bat. His bowling spell of 5/16 was registered as the best bowling figures in the IPL tournament in 2012. Jadeja has slammed over 1100 runs and notched up 39 wickets in his IPL career so far.
Five key players from Kings XI Punjab:
Mitchell Johnson: The 32-year-old speedster has literally turned into a weapon of mass destruction for Australia, as far as the game of cricket is concerned. With 24 wickets in 17 games, the left-arm seamer was the key in Mumbai Indians triumph in IPL last season. His ability to extract late swing at a ferocious pace makes him one of the most effective bowlers in the world today. His frightening pace and malevolent demeanour has earned him 38 scalps in 30 T20 internationals. Apart from his bowling skills, Johnson is more than just a handy batsman with the ability to clear the fence whenever required. In the format where quick wickets are bound to make an impact almost immediately, Johnson is a must-have weapon in your armory.
David Miller: The 24-year-old South African, aka 'Killer Miller' in IPL, is as explosive as they come in limited-overs cricket. After making a name for his power-hitting, Miller has turned into a gruesome strokeplayer in modern-day cricket. His ability to play a wide range of strokes, both off the front and backfoot has earned him quite a reputation in international cricket. Miller was also one of the most entertaining batsmen in the IPL last season. The young South African took the IPL by storm after scoring 418 runs with 28 fours and 24 sixes for Kings XI Punjab in 2013. The performance impressed his team owners to such an extent that he became one of the only two players to be retained by KXIP ahead of 2014 IPL auctions.
Thisara Perera: The 24-year-old Sri Lankan has turned into one of the most prolific all-rounders in limited-overs cricket lately. His aggressive batting style and ability to pick crucial wickets make him a crucial player for the Lankans. Perera was sensational in his 2013 IPL season after he slammed 233 runs and notched up 19 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mere 16 games. He is also the only fourth Sri Lankan bowler to take a hat-trick in ODIs - a feat that came against Pakistan in 2012. With over 300 runs and 22 wickets in T20 internationals, Perera is likely to be one of the impact players for Kings XI Punjab in this year's IPL.
Glenn Maxwell: The million-dollar man last season, Maxwell was snatched by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs 6 crore this year. The 25-year-old is a terrific all-rounder to have in your side. He can bowl right-arm off-spin and bat anywhere in the middle-order. He shot to fame after smashing a 19-ball half-century in 2009-10 - the fastest fifty in Australia's domestic cricket. His most recent antics of 33-ball 74, the third fastest fifty in T20 internationals, shows his batting prowess. He will have to play a key role if Punjab intend to clinch their first IPL title this year.
George Bailey: The 31-year-old Australian batsman will lead the new-look Kings XI Punjab in the IPL this season. With over 1400 runs in T20 internationals alongside 12 ODI fifties and two centuries, Bailey is one of the most bankable cricketers in modern-day cricket. The Tasmanian cricketer is an exquisite striker of the ball and capable of employing big shots to change the match within a few overs. His presence in the team will undoubtedly strengthen the middle-order for Kings XI Punjab.
Teams(from):
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni(c/wk), Suresh Raina, Baba Aparajith, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo, Faf Du Plessis, Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Ashish Nehra, Mohit Sharma, Ishwar Chandra Pandey, Ben Hilfenhaus, John Hastings, Samuel Badree, Matt Henry, Mithun Manhas, Vijay Shankar, Ronit More, Pawan Negi, Mithun Manhas
Kings XI Punjab: George Bailey(c), Mitchell Johnson, David Miller, Glenn Maxwell, Virender Sehwag, Shaun Marsh, Cheteshwar Pujara, Gurkeerat Singh, Manan Vohra, Mandeep Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Thisara Perera, Akshar Patel, Karanveer Singh, Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Murali Kartik, Shivam Sharma, Beuran Hendricks, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Sandeep Sharma, Parvinder Awana, Anureet Singh, Shardul Thakur
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