MS Dhoni’s late surge went in vain as Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a
three-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2023 clash at
Chepauk on Wednesday. With 21 required in the final over, Dhoni smashed
Sandeep Sharma for a couple of sixes but the final three deliveries
resulted in three singles as CSK managed 172/6 in response to Rajashthan’s
175/8 in 20 overs.
The hosts got off to a slow start in the chase after losing in-form
batter Ruturaj Gaikwad early for 8. Ajinkya Rahane and Devon Conway then
added 68-run for the second wicket before Ashwin trapped Rahane LBW for
31(19) and removed Shivam Dube in his next over. Adam Zampa then scalped
one, while Yuzvendra Chahal struck twice in the same over to reduce CSK to
113-6 in 15 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni then took charge and added 59
runs in the final five overs.
Earlier, Jadeja’s clinical display helped CSK restrict Rajasthan to
175/8 after inviting them to bat. The all-rounder scalped two wickets and
conceded 21 runs in his quota, before Shimron Hetmyer joined the
proceedings and bailed Rajasthan out of a tricky situation. Hetmyer smoked
30 off 18 balls, which featured two 4s and the same number of 6s. Buttler
also continued his rich form and went to hit 52 off 36 balls before getting
out to Moeen Ali.
three-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2023 clash at
Chepauk on Wednesday. With 21 required in the final over, Dhoni smashed
Sandeep Sharma for a couple of sixes but the final three deliveries
resulted in three singles as CSK managed 172/6 in response to Rajashthan’s
175/8 in 20 overs.
The hosts got off to a slow start in the chase after losing in-form
batter Ruturaj Gaikwad early for 8. Ajinkya Rahane and Devon Conway then
added 68-run for the second wicket before Ashwin trapped Rahane LBW for
31(19) and removed Shivam Dube in his next over. Adam Zampa then scalped
one, while Yuzvendra Chahal struck twice in the same over to reduce CSK to
113-6 in 15 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni then took charge and added 59
runs in the final five overs.
Earlier, Jadeja’s clinical display helped CSK restrict Rajasthan to
175/8 after inviting them to bat. The all-rounder scalped two wickets and
conceded 21 runs in his quota, before Shimron Hetmyer joined the
proceedings and bailed Rajasthan out of a tricky situation. Hetmyer smoked
30 off 18 balls, which featured two 4s and the same number of 6s. Buttler
also continued his rich form and went to hit 52 off 36 balls before getting
out to Moeen Ali.
