CSK vs RR, Chennai beat Rajasthan Royals, in low-scoring match. After losing the last match, CSK’s chance to get qualify in playoffs getting tough as they have to win all remaining matches. After the match, there was an emotional farewell for Ms Dhoni, at Chepauk.
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CSK VS RR, “How CSK Dominated RR: A Clash of Titans on the Cricket Field!
Venue ::
MA Chidambaram Stadium known Chepauk; Madras Cricket Club Ground.
Toss ::
Samson won the and choose to bat first because, for him it is good surface to bat. Ruturaj from CSK lost 11 tosses in 13 matches, this season. He told in a very confident way that Dew is not a factor, doesn’t matter if they bat or ball first, the pitch will remain the same throughout the game. In these conditions we have to prepare mentally.
CSK VS RR Playing XI for Chennai Super Kings ::
Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana
No Ajinkya Rahne in playing XI for Chennai, named as an Impact player.
CSK VS RR Playing XI for Rajasthan Royals ::
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Good news for Rajasthan Royals as Dhruv Jurel is back on squad after being injured.
Simarjeet Singh bowled his best spell in IPL 2024, CSK VS RR match
Simarjeet Singh was playing as a replacement of Deepak Chahar, hamstring injuries while Mustafizur Rahman has returned home for national team duties. That is called for simarjeet Sing as he was not available for CSk after being injured.
After powerplay Simarjeet bowled very well, used the wicket’s condition as well. He took three wickets of top three batsman from Rajasthan.
Simarjeet Bowled in previous match alos against Punjab Kings. There he took 2 valuable wickets also.
In this match he put his mark with his excellent bowling performance.
Tushar Deshpande played a good supportive role with Simarjeet Sing. Deshpande also took Two wickets for Chennai Super Kings.
Riyan Parag played a mature knock but in CSK VS RR match, unfortunately that will not count in winning cause
Riyan Parag again played a good innings in pressure guides Team to comparative Total of 141 in 20 over. After loosing early wickets of top order batters , RR almost lost their hope for a good finish.
Riyan rescue the drowning ship of Rajasthan Royals, with 47 of 35 ,not out knock.
Riyan played good cricket in this season. He scored 483 in 12 matches for Rajasthan Royals, with an average of 60.38 and strike rate of 143. Proved himself as valuable asset for Rajasthan Royals not only in upcoming matches also for Indian cricket future also.
Dhuruv Jurel played a supportive innings of 28 of 18, with two sixes and one four, helped RR to put a good total of 147-7(20 over).
Ruturaj Gaikawad’s winning knock of 42, in the CSK VS RR match, keeps alive Chennai in the playoff race
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the second most run scorer for CSK after King Kohli, in this IPL 2024. He scored 583 (and counting) in 13 matches, with an average of 53 and a strike rate of 141.50, unfortunately not selected in the playing XI for for team India in the upcoming T20world Cup, 2024.
After getting a good start with Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra CSK lost quick wickets of top-order batters, in a hurry. But Ruturaj stands at all in the crease, with his steady innings he pull CSK over the finishing line and keep hope alive for CSK in IPL 2024.
Alongside Rizivi with confidence and precision, he executed a series of powerful shots, leaving the opposition astounded and the crowd on the edge of their seats.
The pressure was on, but Sameer Rizivi thrived under it, showcasing nerves of steel and a determination to succeed. In just a handful of deliveries, he turned the game on its head and remained unbeaten till the end with captain Ruturaj.
Ravindra Jadeja given out for OBS (obstructing the field)
In 15.6 that was drama took place, CSK needed 20 runs to win, thus Jadeja wanted a quick single, he ran half of the pitch without noticing the ball, Samson collected the ball and threw it in the bowler’s end towards the wickets but the ball hit hard to Jadeja. RR demanded a review on that, third found that Jadeja intentionally changed his direction by noticing the ball, and gave him out, for OBS.
This could be a controversial decision, anyway, Jadeja walked away in a polite gesture.
Jadeja became the third player in the IPL history who was given out by OBS.
Batters out obstructing the field in the IPL
Yusuf Pathan (KKR) vs PWI, Ranchi, 2013
Amit Mishra (DC) vs SRH, Vizag, 2019
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs RR, Chennai, 2024*
[Also Read:: What is OBS (obstructing the field)?]
CSK VS RR at glance::
Yashasvi Jaiswal 24(21), Jos Buttler 21(25), Samson 15(19), Riyan Parag 47(35), Dhruv Jurel 28(18), Shubham Dubey 0(1)
Tushar Deshpande 30-4-2, Simarjeet Singh 26-4-3
Rachin Ravindra 27(18), Ruturaj Gaikwad 42(41), Daryl Mitchell 22(13), Moeen Ali 10(13), Shivam Dube 18(11), Ravindra Jadeja (OBS), Sameer Rizvi 15(8).
Ravichandran Ashwin 35-4-2, Nandre Burger 21-3-1, Yuzvendra Chahal 22-4-1
CSK VS RR, player of the match ::
Simarjeet Singh