Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had an emphatic 10-wicket victory over the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). Shane Watson played an 83 run knock off 53 balls, while Faf du Plessis scored a massive 87 off 53, as they scored 181 without loss in 17.4 overs to complete a comprehensive win over KL Rahul’s charges.

Also read: KXIP vs CSK Highlights: Watson, du Plessis lead Chennai to 10-wicket win over Punjab

After three consecutive losses, the Sunday’s win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was widely lauded on social media.

“The way Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis batted, they’ve made this chase look rather easy,” tweeted ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

“Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis looking good brothers,” tweeted cricketer Suresh Raina.

“Champions are back on track,” tweeted Harbhajan Singh.

“The engines have warmed up. CSK are back on the highway,” tweeted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle.

“Jai and Veeru all over again,” said Bhogle in another tweet.

“Fantastic come back by CSK,” tweeted cricketer Irfan Pathan.

“Kings from Chennai have arrived in the UAE,” tweeted cricket commentator Aakash Chopra.

“That’s a much better performance from @ChennaiIPL. Hopefully they can get on a bit of a winning run now and then peak at the right time,” tweeted South African cricketer Albie Morkel.

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Dhoni doesn’t have much choice than to back Watson once more and he played a match winning innings. Not for the first time,” tweeted former cricketer RP Singh.

“Well this is a way to make a statement!” tweeted Australian cricket commentator Lisa Sthalekar.

After the Sunday’s win, CSK ranks sixth in IPL’s Points Table and KXIP is at the bottom.