Punjab Kings (PBKS) started the evening on a struggling note against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, two left-handers—Shikhar Dhawan (59-ball 88 not out, 9x4, 2x6) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (32-ball 42, 2x4, 2x6) —helped the team post 187-4 in their allotted 20 overs at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

At the time of going to press, CSK were 64-3 after nine overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad was batting on 21 while Ambati Rayudu was on 16. Chennai opener Robin Uthappa (1) and Mitchell Santner (9) were back in the dugout inside the Powerplay overs.  Mumbai-based Shivam Dube departed for eight.