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IPL 2021: PBKS vs CSK: Full list of awards, prize money details, post-match presentation highlights

IPL 2021: PBKS vs CSK: Full list of awards, prize money details, post-match presentation highlights. KL Rahul's blistering knock of 98* powers Punjab Kings to an emphatic six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2021: PBKS vs CSK: Full list of awards, prize money details, post-match presentation highlights

Dubai, Oct 7: Punjab Kings' captain and batting mainstay KL Rahul played another sublime knock and helped his team subject Chennai Super Kings a humiliating six-wicket defeat in match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 here on Thursday (October 7).

Chasing a below-par target of 135, Punjab Kings reached home in 13 overs with 42 balls in hand as they still have an outside chance of making it to the playoffs. Leading from the front, KL Rahul smashed a sensation 98* off just 42 deliveries as PBKS handed CSK their third consecutive defeat in the season.

CSK may have qualified for the playoffs but their recent performance will not augur well for the three-time champions who were eyeing their fourth title this year.

Barring Faf du Plessis, CSK batters failed to post a big total in the day game, Rahul's onslaught pushed the Yellow Brigade on the backfoot.

The stylish right-hander clobbered eight sixes to go with seven boundaries. He finished it in style with a big six off Shardul Thakur.

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The Punjab skipper had been panned for his approach in some of the earlier matches where he dragged the game deep but Punjab Kings failed to finish on the winning side.

Rahul's strike rate had been panned often during this edition and finally, the flair was back in his batting. However, it was too late for the side as the train had already left the station and Punjab are all but out of the playoffs contention.

For CSK, Thakur picked three wickets for 28 runs in three to emerge as the best bowler on a day for his team. The other bowlers including Deepak Chahar (1/48 from 4 overs), Josh Hazlewood (0 for 22 in 3 overs) and Dwayne Bravo (0/32 in 2 overs) looked clueless in the face of Rahul's stylish onslaught.

Earlier in the day, CSK's score was largely due to the fighting 72 from Faf du Plessis and the 26 runs in the last two overs. None of the other CSK batters, including captain MS Dhoni, crossed the 15-run mark after being put in to bat first.

Here are the awards, prize money details and captains' comments from the day's match:

Awards:

Perfect Catch of the Match - Harpreet Brar (PBKS)

Super Striker - KL Rahul (PBKS)

Game Changer - KL Rahul (PBKS)

Let's Crack it Six - KL Rahul (PBKS)

Power Player of the match - KL Rahul (PBKS)

Most Valuable Asset of the match - KL Rahul (PBKS)

Man of the match - KL Rahul

MS Dhoni, losing captain: You have to cope (when asked about the mental or skill aspect in the game) up with that. We had played very good cricket to reach the playoff stages. We had a few bad games 2 out of 3 and one we felt like we could have a comeback and that's part and parcel in leagues like these, you have to be at your best.

"Motivation is not a factor, the guys are highly motivated and maybe we need to tune up slightly as to what needs to be done and also a few tosses if they had gone our way. It would have looked worse winning toss and batting on that wicket and I felt the wicket changed a bit, it was a bit challenging but it was a good wicket."

KL Rahul, winning captain and player of the match:

(On his fifty and team's win) It was really hot today. The plan was simple. The numbers guys pulled up a few permutations and combinations. They said if we chase this before 14 overs it gives us the best chance. So the plan was clear and I had the licence to go from ball 1. One of those days when it comes off when you have complete clarity. All of them hit the middle of the bat. I don't think I have creamed the ball that sweetly in some time.

(On his favourite six) My personal favourite would be the one (SIX) off Josh Hazlewood over square leg. I love playing the pull shot. Especially after being struck on the head, was a good response. It's (the bat) making a funny noise with the handle so I was just a little worried in the middle. There's a World Cup coming up. I want that bat to stay fit. I will go back to the room and fix it up.

(On how he prepares) When you get going like that you feel like you can hit every ball. You need to hold your shape. The only thing I keep telling myself is I am not a power-hitter. I still rely on timing and getting my body in a good position. So I keep telling myself to set up strong, watch the ball and trust my instincts to play the right shot. In the nets, I train my mind and train my instincts to make the right choice in the middle. There's no better feeling than hitting the ball in the middle of the bat and watching the ball fly all over the park.

(On his batting and strike rates) It was just what the team needs. I know there has been a lot of talk in the last 3-4 years about my strike rate and me playing slowly. But only my team and I know what's my role and what my responsibility is. I tried to play the role the team requires of me every game. I feel I am letting the team down if I play the kind of cricket I want to play. It's always team first for me. That's how I have grown up and that's how I will continue to play. Today the team needed this. I was happy that I could play this kind of a knock.

Story first published: Thursday, October 7, 2021, 19:54 [IST]
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