IPL 2021, CSK vs PBKS: Social media erupts as KL Rahul's unbeaten 98 keeps Punjab's playoffs hopes alive

By Team Newsable  |  First Published Oct 7, 2021, 8:53 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings have been dealt with a setback, as it would be contained with a second-spot finish following a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in IPL 2021. Meanwhile, here's how social media reacted.


Former champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by seven wickets in Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium, thanks to KL Rahul's unbeaten 98. As a result, CSK would now have to be contained with a second spot finish.

Meanwhile, PBKS has risen to the fifth spot and stays in contention for the playoffs but will rely on other results. At the same time, social media celebrated PBKS's emphatic win while we present the top reactions here.

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KL Rahul: The ripper

Kl-assy show . pic.twitter.com/MRZsVKBdNV

— viratian.boi18🇮🇳👑 (@Viratko66401481)

The proposal



Deepak chahar and his girlfriend : pic.twitter.com/1tn6aGSue5

— 🅱🆄🅽🅽🆈🥳🌈 (@aakash_lakhia)

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The Raina effect

with Suresh Raina in the Playing 11 (Pic 1) without in playing 11. (Pic 2) pic.twitter.com/B2eee1fLHE

— AK FAN :) (@Thalajithfanboy)

The finisher

Finisher CSK want finisher CSK have pic.twitter.com/fx5KfZ1Njr

— Sir Dinda - Best bowler (@GodDinda)

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Plan B

Mean while deepak chahar have different ideas pic.twitter.com/XKzlLICyPW

— Hari Vj Fanatic (@Vijayfanzh)

Unforgettable


What a moment pic.twitter.com/iZCdbl1ODE

— Valdimiputin (@valdimiputin)

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Du Plessis: The man


Faf du plessis today pic.twitter.com/im8pGIbERG

— কৌশিক 🇮🇳 (@the_memer_kid_)

Incapable!

Posting without caption: pic.twitter.com/bQk36UHtxM

— Sir Dinda - Best bowler (@GodDinda)

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Priorities



Dhoni watching Deepak chahar from dressing room pic.twitter.com/r8fgVCrkrq

— 𝕋𝔸ℝ𝔸ℕ𝔾 (@unfocused_guy)

Act fast

Csk. Deepak pic.twitter.com/6SxNH5Dmt4

— सिंह साहब🇮🇳 (Nationalist) (@mrsinghsahab194)
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