Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni produced one heck of fireworks while locking horns with Rajasthan Royals in the 17th game of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League at CSK’s fortress, Chepauk Stadium.
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a challenging total of 175 for the loss of eight wickets in their designated quota of 20 overs. Jos Buttler top-scored with 52 off 36 balls including 1 four and 3 sixes.
The four-time IPL champions literally messed up the plot in the run-chase. They ended up consuming too many dot balls against the Rajasthan Royals’ spinners and eventually lost the game.
Rajasthan Royals pull off the ropes from the jaws of defeat against Chennai Super Kings
Rajasthan Royals’ paceman, Sandeep Sharma was the hero in the final over as he kept the CSK batters namely, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja silent. His fantastic bowling performance helped Rajasthan Royals secure a thriller win over CSK.
Unfortunately, CSK didn’t come out on top in MS Dhoni’s 200th game as captain. Rajasthan Royals won the thriller by three runs and notched up only their second win at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings’ playing XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ambati Rayudu (Impact Player), Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh
Bench: Sisanda Magala Sisanda Magala, Mitchell Santner, Shaik Rasheed, Subhranshu Senapati, RS Hangargekar, Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhagath Varma, Nishant Sindhu, Deepak Chahar
Rajasthan Royals’ playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Bench: Riyan Parag, Donavon Ferreira, KM Asif, Joe Root, Murugan Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht, KC Cariappa, Obed McCoy, Kuldip Yadav, Abdul Basith, Kunal Singh Rathore, Trent Boult
Come on Sandeep u can do it believe in ur bowling strength
— NainaSingh 🇮🇳 (@NainaS771) April 12, 2023
MS DHONI 🔥 WHAT A PLAYER.pic.twitter.com/ydgUQ9ADaD
— Subash (@SubbuSubash_17) April 12, 2023
Mahi !!#Yellove #CSKvsRR #IPL23 pic.twitter.com/bPCSPWQml2
— Sujit Singh (@sujitksiingh) April 12, 2023
Dhoni single-handedly bringing more viewership than the IND vs PAK world cup match
— Manish (@okaymanish) April 12, 2023
It's 2.2 bro pic.twitter.com/J5hN3nYudX
— ✨Yų۷řąʝ ✨ (@thisIsYuvraj) April 12, 2023
A valiant effort by this dynamic duo!
— Cricket Analytics (@Cricketlytics) April 12, 2023
2.2cr😱 pic.twitter.com/XQNf5kSPo0
— Sachin Kumar Rout (@RoutSachin) April 12, 2023
Dhoni fandom is unmatchable 🔥🔥
— ambivert (@Prince61681112) April 12, 2023
No One is there for jadeja, It's mahi single handedly
— #RetireKohli (@priyam1_raj) April 12, 2023
