Cheenai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2027 • Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 22 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2027, Cheenai Super Kings took on Punjab Kings on May 27, 2026, 03:02 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cheenai Super Kings won the match by 22 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 404 runs and 16 wickets fall between Cheenai Super Kings (213/7 in 20.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (191/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cheenai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (213/7)
Batting in the first innings, Cheenai Super Kings finished on 213/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cheenai Super Kings accumulated 70 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 68 runs off 37 balls (including 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 183.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Dewald Brewis, who contributed 66 runs off 36 deliveries, while Sanju Samson added 29 (16b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Yuzvendra Chahal led the bowling figures with 3/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Xavier Bartlett (3/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (191/9)
Pursuing a target of 214 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 191/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.55 runs per over. Cooper Cannoly anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 79 runs from 50 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 158.0), alongside Shreyash Iyer who chipped in with 53 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Jamie Overton delivered a key spell of 4/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Spencer Jhonson finished with 3/33 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shreyash Iyer and Cooper Cannoly (Punjab Kings), who combined for 83 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Ms Dhoni making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Jamie Overton (Cheenai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 125.0 total points, followed closely by Cooper Cannoly (119.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ruturaj Gaikwad.