IPL 2022: Shikhar Dhawan 'Roars Loud' In His 200th Match; Watch Video Here

PBKS vs CSK IPL 2022: Shikhar Dhawan completed 6000 IPL runs in his 200th match as he smacked a fifty against Chennai, watch video here.

PBKS vs CSK IPL 2022: Shikhar Dhawan has been a stone for his franchise whenever it comes to scoring runs in the IPL. Scoring 600 runs from the past two seasons, Dhawan finally gained form against Chennai Super Kings as he took Punjab Kings to a good total with his unbeaten half-century. 

Opening the innings with Mayank Agarwal, Dhawan had a responsibility on his shoulder as the skipper was dismissed in the 6th over at just a team total of 37 runs. On a pitch where it seemed difficult to bat on due to the uneven carry, Punjab Kings couldn't carry on with their ultra-aggressive approach. 

With Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhawan etched a partnership of 110 runs in 71 balls for the 2nd wicket. Shikhar Dhawan finished unbeaten for the whole 20 overs, scoring 88 runs in 59 balls with 9 fours and 2 sixes. Dhawan maintained a strike rate of 149.15 in his 200th match, smacking his 46th fifty. The 36-year old also became the second batter in the history of IPL to complete 6000 runs in IPL after Virat Kohli.

The Indian left-hand batter has registered 6,086 runs to his name in 200 matches, averaging 35.17  while striking at 126.92. Dhawan has scored 46 fifties in his IPL career along with 2 centuries.

Earlier, Chennai Super Kings captain Ravindra Jadeja won the toss & opted to bowl first against Punjab Kings in the 38th match of IPL 2022. With Dhawan's fifty and Rajapaksa's responsible knocks, Punjab Kings posted 187/4 in 20 overs. For CSK, DJ Bravo picked up 2 wickets while Maheesh Theekshana managed 1 wicket. Punjab Kings are placed on the 8th spot in the points table with 6 points to their name in 7 matches with 3 wins and 4 losses. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings on the other hand are having a disastrous season with only 2 wins in 7 matches. This match is being played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.