IPL 2018: KXIP vs CSK, CSK fails to finish a thriller

Kings XI Punjab defeated Chennai Super Kings by 4 runs on Sunday in a high scoring game to register their 2nd victory of the season.

Batting first, KXIP scored 197/7 from their 20 overs with the help of the openers KL Rahul 37 (22) and Chris Gayle 63 (33). Imran Tahir and Shardul Thakur picked up 2 wickets each for CSK.

Chasing a target of 198, CSK got off to a steady start but lost their wickets at regular intervals. MS Dhoni scored a career best of 79* (44), Ambati Rayudu scored 49 (35). Requiring 17 of the last over, good yorkers from Mohit Sharma restricked CSK from crossing over the line in yet another final over thriller.

Man of the match: Chris Gayle

CSK will face Rajastan Royals on April 20 at their new venue.