India, April 17 -- There is no escape from the value-for-money demand IPL makes on players. Yuzvendra Chahal would have felt that pressure after Punjab Kings (PBKS) made him the most expensive spinner bought at an auction, splurging Rs.18 crore for the 34-year-old, the league's most successful bowler.

However, his performances this season, taking two wickets in five games at an economy rate of 11.13, and not bowling his full quota in three of those games, raised questions on his credentials. And leaking 56 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the previous game had dented his reputation.

However, Chahal overcame those disappointments on Tuesday night, capturing four wickets to help defend a total of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders...