CHENNAI SUPER KINGS RATINGS: Faf du Plessis – 9.5. One of the few Chennai players who had been consistently fine throughout the tournament so far, but he really stepped it up with 87 not out. Sportzpics for BCCI

'Dad's Army' warriors Watson and Du Plessis get 9.5: IPL 2020 Chennai and Punjab player ratings



The 'Dad’s Army' of the IPL roared back into form as Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis guided Chennai Super Kings to a 10-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in Dubai.

The veterans shared the highest partnership ever for Chennai in the IPL, and the highest by anyone against Punjab.

They shared an unbeaten 181 stand for the first wicket, as they hauled in Punjab’s total of 178-4 with 14 balls to spare.

Du Plessis, 36, top scored with 87 not out, and Watson, 39, hit 83 not out. Both faced the same amount of deliveries – 53.

The win lifted Chennai off the foot of the table, where they were replaced by Punjab.

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