Sports Desk
12 May
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a captivating showdown at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings emerged triumphant against Rajasthan Royals in the 61st match of IPL 2024. Rajasthan’s decision to bat first after winning the toss set the stage for an intense battle, with both teams aiming to secure a crucial victory in the tournament.
Rajasthan Royals set a competitive target of 142 runs for Chennai Super Kings, posting a total of 141 runs after losing 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Chennai faced an uphill task as they commenced their chase, requiring precision and resilience to overcome their opponents.
The early stages of Chennai’s innings witnessed a setback with the dismissal of Rachin Ravindra for 27 runs, courtesy of an impressive delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin. Another blow followed with the departure of Daryl Mitchell, dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal after scoring 22 runs.
Despite facing setbacks, Chennai remained undeterred in their pursuit, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s stellar performance. Gaikwad’s remarkable innings of 42 runs provided stability to Chennai’s innings, supported by Sameer Rizvi’s contribution of 15 runs.
As the match approached its climax, Chennai’s resilience shone through as they successfully chased down the target, reaching 145 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 18.2 overs. The victory was a testament to Chennai’s tenacity and determination, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and seize crucial moments in the game.
Rajasthan Royals’ bowling efforts, spearheaded by Ravichandran Ashwin, Nandre Berger, and Yuzvendra Chahal, were commendable as they managed to claim wickets at crucial junctures. However, their efforts were ultimately eclipsed by Chennai’s determined batting display, culminating in a well-deserved victory for the Super Kings.
With this win, Chennai Super Kings further solidify their position in the IPL 2024 standings, bolstering their prospects as they march forward in the tournament. As the competition intensifies, cricket enthusiasts await more thrilling encounters and captivating performances in the quest for IPL glory.
Both teams playing 11
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Tusshar Deshpande, Simarjit Singh, Mahesh Thikshana.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashaswi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper/captain), Ryan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurrell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvender Chahal