IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings notch up big win over Rajasthan Royals


IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings notch up big win over Rajasthan Royals

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) produced an all-round performance to get past Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams were coming into the match off the back of wins in their respective second matches – RR getting past Delhi Capitals (DC) in a last-over thriller and CSK thrashing Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a stupendous bowling performance.

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Earlier, RR won the toss and opted to field first with both teams not making changes to their winning combination. Beginning on a patient note, CSK lost their first wicket early with Ruturaj Gaikwad disappointing yet again. However, Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali kept the scoreboard ticking. The two overseas players were lively in their stay as they put pressure on the RR bowlers, especially the spinners.

CSK get their second win of IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings celebrate a wicket

After the duo’s dismissals, CSK had a bit of a wobble as Suresh Raina struggled to get going. But, Ambati Rayudu came in and upped the ante with some eye-pleasing shots. Following the aforesaid duos dismissals, there were some key and quick contributions from MS Dhoni, Sam Curran and Dwayne Bravo which helped CSK get to 188 – the same scored that came in a losing cause in their opening match against DC.

In the chase which began in brisk fashion, Manan Vohra once again flattered to deceive. With Sanju Samson getting out cheaply as well, the onus was on Jos Buttler to deliver and he seemed to have RR on course for a win. However, once the spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali arrived, RR totally crumbled to suffer a dramatic collapse that saw them completely capitulate and lose by 45 runs.

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Scores

CSK innings

BatsmanMode of DismissalRunsBalls
Ruturaj Gaikwadc Dube b Mustafizur1013
Faf du Plessisc Parag b Morris3317
Moeen Alic Parag b Tewatia2620
Suresh Rainac Morris b Sakariya1815
Ambati Rayuduc Parag b Sakariya2717
Ravindra Jadejac Samson b Morris87
MS Dhonic Buttler b Sakariya1817
Sam Curranrun out (Mustafizur/Samson)136
DJ Bravonot out208
Shardul Thakurrun out (Samson/Mustafizur)11
Deepak Chaharnot out00

Total – 188/9 in 20 overs

BowlerOversRunsWickets
Jaydev Unadkat4400
Chetan Sakariya4363
Mustafizur Rahman4371
Chris Morris4332
Rahul Tewatia3211
Riyan Parag1160

RR innings

BatsmanMode of DismissalRunsWickets
Jos Buttlerb Jadeja4935
Manan Vohrac Jadeja b Curran1411
Sanju Samsonc Bravo b Curran15
Shivam Dubelbw b Jadeja1720
David Millerlbw b Moeen25
Riyan Paragc Jadeja b Moeen37
Rahul Tewatiac Gaikwad b Bravo2015
Chris Morrisc Jadeja b Moeen02
Jaydev Unadkatc Jadeja b Thakur2417
Chetan Sakariyanot out00
Mustafizur Rahmannot out04

Total – 143/9 in 20 overs

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BowlerOversRunsWickets
Deepak Chahar3320
Sam Curran4242
Shardul Thakur3201
Ravindra Jadeja4282
Dwayne Bravo3281
Moeen Ali373

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