Chennai: Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match with skipper Shreyas Iyer scoring a fine half-century here on Friday.
Young CSK batter Ayush Mhatre top-scored with a 43-ball 73 as Chennai Super Kings posted 209 for five. PBKS reached 210 for 5 in 18.4 overs to notch their second consecutive win of the season. Iyer scored a 29-ball 50.
Earlier, sent into bat first, CSK rode on a 96-run partnership for the second wicket between Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad (28 off 22 balls) to lay the foundation for a competitive total at Chepauk.
Sarfaraz Khan played some fine shots en route to 32 off just 12 balls, while Shivam Dube made an unbeaten 45 in 27 balls.
Brief scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 209 for 5 in 20 overs (Ayush Mhatre 73, Shivam Dube 45 not out, Sarfaraz Khan 32). PTI
Punjab Kings 210 for 5 in 18.4 overs (Shreyas Iyer 50, Prabhsimran Singh 43).
