Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs
Player of the match: RA Jadeja
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 16–16 PBKSVenue par · 195Chase success · 49%POTM · RA Jadeja
Match preview & overview
CSK hold off Punjab Kings by 28 runs in Dharamsala to keep season alive
Chennai Super Kings beat Punjab Kings by 28 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on 5 May 2024. CSK batted first after Punjab won the toss and chose to field, posting 167/9 across their 20 overs. Punjab's chase never gained traction; they lost 6 wickets in the middle overs and finished on 139/9. Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his allround contribution. The win gave CSK a result they badly needed, having lost three of their previous five IPL 2024 fixtures.
The innings phases told a clear story. CSK's powerplay produced 60 runs for 1 wicket, comfortably above this venue's powerplay average of 42 runs. The middle phase added 57 more, and a late flourish of 50 from the death overs brought the total to 167. For Punjab, the middle phase was catastrophic: 44 runs for 6 wickets between overs 7 and 15 ended the contest as a meaningful contest. Their death-overs phase produced a respectable 48, but the target was already beyond them by that point.
Pitch report & venue insights
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala — 35-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2009–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
35
T20 matches hosted
195
Avg 1st-innings score
186
Avg 2nd-innings score
49%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
80%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
33 completed meetings, level at 16–16
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Punjab Kings33
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026PBKS won by 5 wickets
2025PBKS won by 4 wickets
2025PBKS won by 18 runs
2024CSK won by 28 runs
2024PBKS won by 7 wickets
2023PBKS won by 4 wickets
2022PBKS won by 11 runs
2022PBKS won by 54 runs
2021PBKS won by 6 wickets
2021CSK won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's powerplay set the platform
Chennai Super Kings reached 60/1 after six overs, well above the venue's powerplay average of 42 runs. That early momentum proved crucial; CSK's middle-overs phase added 57 more runs, and the innings closed at 167/9 across 20 overs.
Angle 02
Punjab's middle order collapsed under pressure
Angle 03
Jadeja earned Player of the Match honours
Angle 04
Toss advantage didn't translate for Punjab
Angle 05
Head-to-head record evenly poised across 33 meetings
Key players
Players who decided it
Chennai Super Kings
RA Jadeja
Punjab Kings
R Ashwin
Punjab Kings
Mohammed Shami
Chennai Super Kings
V Kohli
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top wicket-taker markets may be more interesting than outright result lines at Dharamsala given the surface's reputation for assisting spin, which spreads wickets across multiple bowlers.
- Powerplay run-line markets could be worth monitoring: CSK's 60 runs in the first six overs was above this venue's average of 42, suggesting early batting conditions were favourable.
- Player of the Match markets at spin-friendly venues tend to reflect allrounders well; Jadeja's win here is consistent with that pattern.
- Total runs markets may lean lower than average given the venue's tendency to play slower in the second innings, even if first-innings scoring can be brisk.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
What was the result of CSK vs Punjab Kings on 5 May 2024?
Chennai Super Kings beat Punjab Kings by 28 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. CSK posted 167/9 batting first and Punjab were bowled out for 139/9 in their reply.
Who won the Player of the Match in CSK vs Punjab Kings at Dharamsala?
Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings was named Player of the Match for his allround contribution. He played a decisive role in CSK's 28-run victory.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and Punjab Kings?
The two sides have met 33 times in IPL cricket with each team winning 16 matches. There have been no no-results, making it one of the most evenly contested rivalries in the competition.
Where to watch IPL 2024 matches in the UK?
IPL 2024 is broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are also available to stream on Sky Go and NOW TV with a relevant subscription. Coverage typically begins shortly before each match's scheduled start time.
What is the pitch and venue like at Dharamsala for T20 cricket?
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala has hosted 35 T20 matches with an average first-innings score of 195. Teams winning the toss have chosen to field in 77% of games at the venue, though the chase success rate sits at 51%, meaning neither strategy guarantees a result.
What was CSK's recent form going into the Dharamsala fixture?
Chennai Super Kings went into this match having won 2 of their previous 5 IPL 2024 games, with wins over Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad offset by losses to Lucknow Super Giants twice and Punjab Kings. Punjab themselves had won 2 of their previous 5, beating Kolkata Knight Riders and CSK before this fixture.
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Photo credits (4)
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source