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IN PICS | IPL 2026: CSK score 209 runs against PBKS; Ayush Mhatre stars with 73

Updated On: 03 April, 2026 09:54 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted 209 runs against PBKS. After Ayush Mhatres heroics, Shivam Dube gave the home team a strong finish. The hosts are looking to bounce back after their defeat in the opening match (PICS/PTI)

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Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted 209 runs against PBKS. After Ayush Mhatres heroics, Shivam Dube gave the home team a strong finish. The hosts are looking to bounce back after their defeat in the opening match (PICS/PTI)

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Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted 209 runs against PBKS. After Ayush Mhatres heroics, Shivam Dube gave the home team a strong finish. The hosts are looking to bounce back after their defeat in the opening match (PICS/PTI)
<p>Ayush Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad formed a formidable partnership for the hosts. The duo brought up their 50-run partnership in 29 balls. (Pic: PTI)</p>

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Ayush Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad formed a formidable partnership for the hosts. The duo brought up their 50-run partnership in 29 balls. (Pic: PTI)

<p>Ayush Mhatre was CSK's star with the bat, scoring 73 off 43 balls, to help the team post a massive total of 209 runs at the end of 20 overs. (Pic: PTI)</p>

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Ayush Mhatre was CSK's star with the bat, scoring 73 off 43 balls, to help the team post a massive total of 209 runs at the end of 20 overs. (Pic: PTI)

<p>Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh had a tough outing as he was smashed for 41 runs in his four overs. The Indian star bowler failed to take any wickets (Pic: PTI)</p>

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Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh had a tough outing as he was smashed for 41 runs in his four overs. The Indian star bowler failed to take any wickets (Pic: PTI)

<p>The best bowler for Punjab Kings was Vijaykumar Vyshak, who took two wickets for 38 runs in four overs (Pic: PTI)</p>

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The best bowler for Punjab Kings was Vijaykumar Vyshak, who took two wickets for 38 runs in four overs (Pic: PTI)

<p>PBKS will hope that captain Shreyas Iyer can repeat his heroics of last season against Chennai and take his team to victory. (Pic: AFP)</p>

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PBKS will hope that captain Shreyas Iyer can repeat his heroics of last season against Chennai and take his team to victory. (Pic: AFP)

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