In the IPL T20, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended their five-match losing streak with a five-wicket win over the hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium last night. Chasing a target of 167, CSK got off to a solid start, with the opening pair Rachin Ravindra and Rasheed Sheikh putting together a 50-run partnership before Avesh Khan dismissed Rasheed. Shivam Dube provided a crucial middle-order contribution with a steady 43 off 37 balls, stabilizing the innings. However, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s blistering knock of 26 off just 11 deliveries powered CSK past the finish line in 19.3 overs.

Earlier, after being put into bat first, Lucknow managed to score 166 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Rishabh Pant was the top scorer for the hosts with his 63 off 49, while Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana were the pick of the bowlers for the visitors with two wickets each. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was adjudged the Player of the Match.

Today, Punjab Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. Both teams are currently tied on 6 points, with Punjab having played one game fewer than Kolkata. Despite the equal points, KKR is placed 6th on the points table, ahead of Punjab, due to a better net run rate.