Chennai, April 3 Young Ayush Mhatre scored a brilliant 73 off 43 balls as Chennai Super Kings posted 209 for five against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
Batting first, CSK benefited from a 96-run partnership for the second wicket between Mhatre and Ruturaj Gaikwad (28 off 22 balls) at Chepauk, setting a competitive target.
Sarfaraz Khan also impressed with 32 off just 12 balls, while Shivam Dube remained unbeaten with 45 off 27 balls.
Brief scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 209/5 in 20 overs (Ayush Mhatre 73, Shivam Dube 45 not out, Sarfaraz Khan 32).