Dhoni receives a slower short ball outside off from Sam Curran, which gives him ample room to hit. He seizes the opportunity and smashes the ball over backward point for a six! The spectators are thrilled as this is precisely what they had been anticipating.
Dhoni ends the innings with a bang, hitting back-to-back sixes off Sam Curran. The crowd erupts in excitement! Curran delivers a full toss aimed at the stumps, and Dhoni seizes the opportunity to swing hard, making a solid connection and sending the ball soaring over midwicket for another six.
The final three overs were unremarkable until Dhoni’s explosive finish! He hit consecutive sixes off the last two balls, propelling CSK to an impressive score of 200. Conway remained unbeaten at the other end, scoring an outstanding 92 and leading an exceptional effort by the home team.
He continued his excellent form with the bat, registering his fifth fifty in the last six innings. Gaikwad and Dube also made valuable contributions at different stages, helping CSK post a formidable total on a dry pitch. Although the PBKS pacers did a decent job towards the end, they struggled in the powerplay.
The spinners were unable to contain the scoring as Conway dominated the middle overs, never allowing them to settle. As PBKS prepare to bat, they face a daunting challenge ahead. We’ll return shortly.