NEW DELHI: With their seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL clash, Punjab Kings (PBKS) etched their name in record books, becoming the second team to secure the most successive wins against CSK in the tournament's history.
Key knocks from
Jonny Bairstow
and
Rilee Rossouw
helped Punjab Kings to a comfortable win over the defending champions on Wednesday. Chasing 163 for victory, Punjab rode on Bairstow's 46 and 43 by Rossouw to achieve victory with 13 balls to spare at Chennai's M Chidambaram Stadium.
The victory took PBKS’ tally to five between 2021 and 2024, while Mumbai Indians were the first team to achieve it between 2018 and 2019.
Delhi Capitals have also done it on four occasions from 2020 to 2021 and Rajasthan Royals also posted four successive wins against CSK between 2021 and 2023.
Most successive wins vs CSK in IPL
- 5 Mumbai Indians (2018-19)
- 5 Punjab Kings (2021-24)
- 4 Delhi Capitals (2020-21)
- 4 Rajasthan Royals (2021-23)
With this win, PBKS have also defeated CSK four times at Chepauk in IPL with MI doing it five times. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have done it on three occasions.
Wins by a visiting team vs CSK at Chepauk (IPL)
- 5 Mumbai Indians
- 4 Punjab Kings
- 3 Kolkata Knight Riders
This significant achievement highlights Punjab Kings' dominance over one of the most successful franchises in the IPL. Their consistency and prowess against CSK underscore their strength as a formidable opponent in the league.
Punjab Kings' accomplishment marks a milestone in their journey in the IPL and solidifies their reputation as a team capable of challenging and overcoming renowned rivals.
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