CONCERNED ABOUT PACER DEEPAK’S INJURY: FLEMING

Even as Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets to get to eight points, the home team's position in the points table hasn't changed. Super Kings are still in the top four (it could change if Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals), but they have bigger things to worry about after the loss against Punjab.

- ASHOK VENUGOPAL 

While dew factor once again played its part as Chennai tried to defend 162 on a humid evening at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, what also dented CSK hopes of a win was Deepak Chahar walking off after just bowling two balls. Plus the absence of Matheesha Pathirana due to a niggle and Tushar Deshpande due to a flu. Although Richard Gleeson had a good debut, CSK bowling has a lot to worry about.

"Chahar doesn't look good.

The initial feeling wasn't good, now we're hoping for positive news when the physio and doctor have a look. Sri Lankan boys (Theekshana, Pathirana) are off for their visas, we're hoping that their process is smooth and we get them back for the next game up north.