Punjab Kings (PBKS) have etched their name in the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books by equaling Mumbai Indians’ (MI) feat of five consecutive victories over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This remarkable achievement was secured after a dominant 7-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.
PBKS’s winning streak against CSK commenced in the 2021 IPL season and has continued unabated. Prior to this, MI held the record for the most successive wins against CSK, which they achieved between the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
In addition to matching MI’s record, PBKS also became the second franchise to record the most wins by a visiting team against CSK at Chepauk in the IPL. Mumbai Indians lead the way with five wins, while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have three victories.
The match itself was a one-sided affair, with PBKS effortlessly chasing down CSK’s total of 163 with more than two overs to spare. Stand-in skipper Sam Curran’s decision to bat first proved to be a masterstroke, as the dew factor made bowling difficult for CSK in the second half.
Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scored for CSK with 62 off 48 deliveries, while MS Dhoni provided a late flourish with a quickfire 28. However, PBKS’s batting lineup proved too strong, with Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw putting on a 64-run partnership to set the platform for victory.
Curran and Shashank Singh then applied the finishing touches to seal a comprehensive 7-wicket win for PBKS. This victory not only extends their winning streak against CSK but also strengthens their position in the IPL standings.
