Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings - Players & Playing XI · IPL 2021
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
CSK at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Faf du Plessis
385 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shardul Thakur
14 wkts
PBKS at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Lokesh Rahul
560 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Arshdeep Singh
17 wkts
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Chennai Super Kings · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | c Shahrukh Khan b Arshdeep Singh | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Faf du Plessis | c Lokesh Rahul b Mohammed Shami | 76 | 55 | 8 | 2 | 138.18 |
| Moeen Ali | c Lokesh Rahul b Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Uthappa | c Harpreet Brar b Chris Jordan | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ambati Rayudu | c Arshdeep Singh b Chris Jordan | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk) | b Ravi Bishnoi | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | not out | 15* | 17 | 1 | 0 | 88.24 |
| Dwayne Bravo | not out | 4* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
Punjab Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Moises Henriques | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Punjab Kings · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul (c) (wk) | not out | 98* | 42 | 7 | 8 | 233.33 |
| Mayank Agarwal | lbw b Shardul Thakur | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | c Faf du Plessis b Shardul Thakur | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahrukh Khan | c Dwayne Bravo b Deepak Chahar | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 80 |
| Aiden Markram | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Shardul Thakur | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 162.5 |
| Moises Henriques | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Chennai Super Kings · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lokesh Rahul
PBKS
|
143.4 |
| 2 |
Faf du Plessis
CSK
|
97.2 |
| 3 |
Shardul Thakur
CSK
|
82.9 |
| 4 |
Chris Jordan
PBKS
|
45.9 |
| 5 |
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
|
45.7 |
| 6 |
Mohammed Shami
PBKS
|
42.8 |
| 7 |
Ravi Bishnoi
PBKS
|
30.1 |
| 8 |
Deepak Chahar
CSK
|
29.1 |
| 9 |
Ravindra Jadeja
CSK
|
24.6 |
| 10 |
Aiden Markram
PBKS
|
23.4 |
| 11 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
|
16.8 |
| 12 |
Mayank Agarwal
PBKS
|
15.9 |
| 13 |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
CSK
|
15.4 |
| 14 |
Josh Hazlewood
CSK
|
13.8 |
| 15 |
Harpreet Brar
PBKS
|
12.8 |
| 16 |
Shahrukh Khan
PBKS
|
11.2 |
| 17 |
Dwayne Bravo
CSK
|
10.4 |
| 18 |
Moises Henriques
PBKS
|
4.9 |
| 19 |
Ambati Rayudu
CSK
|
4.1 |
| 20 |
Robin Uthappa
CSK
|
2.0 |
| 21 |
Moeen Ali
CSK
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Sarfaraz Khan
PBKS
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: who played
Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets (with 42 balls remaining) in IPL 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 7 October 2021. Lokesh Rahul top-scored with 98 off 42 balls and Shardul Thakur took 3/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings?
Chennai Super Kings XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood. Punjab Kings XI: Lokesh Rahul (c) (wk), Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Aiden Markram, Moises Henriques, Chris Jordan, Harpreet Brar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh.
Who won Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets (with 42 balls remaining).
When and where was Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings played?
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday 7 October 2021, in IPL 2021.
What were the final scores in Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings?
Chennai Super Kings scored 134/6 in 20 overs. Punjab Kings scored 139/4 in 13 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings?
Lokesh Rahul was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 143/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings?
Lokesh Rahul top-scored with 98 off 42 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings?
Shardul Thakur took 3/28 in 3 overs.