Chennai Super Kings Dominate Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ruturaj Gaikwad came close to scoring his second consecutive IPL century, finishing with an impressive 98 off 54 balls. His 107-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell (52) helped CSK post a strong total of 212/3.
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However, it was the bowling duo of Tushar Deshpande and Matheesha Pathirana who stole the show. Deshpande picked up four wickets for 27 runs, including Travis Head, Anmolpreet Singh, Abhishek Sharma, and Pat Cummins. Pathirana, the Sri Lankan paceman, took two crucial wickets, dismissing Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen.
As a result, Sunrisers Hyderabad were bowled out for just 134 in 18.5 overs, giving CSK a comprehensive 78-run victory.
Match-Winning Spell by Jadeja
In a thrilling encounter, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs, thanks to a clinical performance and a match-winning spell by Ravindra Jadeja. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the CSK opener, praised the team’s effort and discipline, saying that it was a clinical performance” to win by 70-odd runs in wet conditions.
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Gaikwad, who fell just two runs short of his second century of the season, emphasized the importance of the team’s collective effort. He praised the bowlers, including Jadeja, who delivered an economical four-over spell, conceding just 22 runs and dismissing SRH’s Nitish Reddy.
Improved Fielding and Adherence to Plans
Gaikwad highlighted the team’s improved fielding and adherence to plans, attributing the victory to a disciplined approach. He emphasized the importance of sticking to the plans and adapting to the conditions. “Stuck to the plans and knew what the conditions were. With the impact player rule, you always want the extra 20 runs. Never know what par score is. That was one area – not getting wickets in powerplay. That’s the only way it can put the opposition on the back foot,” Gaikwad concluded.