CSK defeated KXIP by 9 wickets
The 53rd match of IPL was good news for Chennai Super Kings. Chennai, despite of their unsettling and unexpected graph in this season, they are pulling really hard towards the end. Chennai Super Kings defeated Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets insinuating their potential among the fans. Kings XI Punjab gained an appreciable grip on the points table but now has been slipping down steadily due to their subsequent defeats.
The match lifted with Chennai Super Kings winning the toss and elected to bowl the field in Sheikh Zayad Stadium. Punjab batted first and smashed a score of 153 runs on loss of 6 wickets. The target was decent but the performances by the players of both teams were spellbound. Undoubtedly, Chennai had an edge over Punjab due to their startling spinners and nonnegotiable hits ending on the boundary.
Ruturaj Gaikwad again stole the limelight and snatched the title of Man of the match for his efficient skills. He smashed 62 runs off 49 balls and dragged the team above the bar set by Punjab. Ambati Rayudu made a definite but significant contribution in the partnership by hitting 30 runs off 30 balls. Faf du Plessis gathered 48 runs off 34 balls and proved his excellence. Lungi Ngidi emerged as the highest wicket taker by knocking down 3 wickets. Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja and Imran Tahir uprooted 1 wicket each. Both batting and bowling departments were well handled by the players who left no stone unturned to fetch this win.
This hat trick win for CSK caught fans and the team in a whirlpool of nostalgia. MS Dhoni might have lifted his bat for the last time in IPL due to his retirement. His service and contribution to Indian Cricket is irreplaceable and memorable. CSK fans or Captain Cool’s fans? Whichever way to put that, MS Dhoni hasn’t been a mere player. He is an emotion and inspiration to every aspiration. On being asked about his last match he replied, “Definitely not.” This left fans in a hope, promise or expectation to see him again on the field.
Amid such uncertainties stick your bottoms to sofa seats to witness tonight’s match between Delhi Capitals V/S Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM.
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