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‘Sikandar 'Baahubali' Raza’ - Fans react as PBKS wins last ball thriller against CSK by 4 wickets in IPL 2023

Here is how fans have reacted to the thrilling victory of PBKS over CSK by four wickets in the ongoing IPL

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CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing IPL on 30 April 2023. The match took place at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Before this clash, CSK were in the fourth spot with 10 points from eight games. While PBKS were in the sixth spot with eight points in eight games.

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However, CSK lost their last game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) while PBKS lost their last game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). So, both teams were looking for a win. Speaking of the match, MS Dhoni won the toss and asked PBKS to bowl first. For CSK, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway came out as openers. 

PBKS defeated CSK by four wickets

They gave a good start by putting up a partnership of 86 runs for the first wickets in 9.4 overs. Gaikwad scored 37 runs off 31 balls. Then, Shivam Dube scored 28 runs off 17 balls. However, Devon Conway continued his good form with the bat as he scored 92* runs off 52 balls, including 16 fours and one six. MS Dhoni again played an impactful cameo after coming out to bat in the last over. He remained not out on 13* runs off four balls, including two sixes. Finally, CSK posted 200 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. For PBKS, Rahul Chahar, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, and Arshdeep Singh took one wicket each.

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Then, PBKS batters made a great start as their first wicket fell on 50 runs in 4.2 overs. Shikhar Dhawan got out on just 28 runs off 15 balls. Prabhsimran Singh played some shots and scored 42 runs off 24 balls. Then, Liam Livingstone hit one four and four sixes as he scored 40 runs off 24 balls. Along with them, Sam Curran also scored 29 runs off 20 balls, including one four and six each. In the last two overs, PBKS needed 22 runs. But, it was Sikandar Raza who remained not out 13* runs off seven balls and sealed the victory on the last ball of the match. Thus, PBKS won the match by four wickets.

Here is how fans have reacted to the victory of PBKS over CSK:

        

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