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That's It! Ruturaj Gaikwad makes sure to get the job done despite of the presence of MS Dhoni at the non-striker's end. A clinical performance from CSK as they get back to winning ways. Started by the bowlers who restricted the opposition to a low total and then the batting led by Ruturaj made sure they get over the winning line by seven wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine cleaned up Chennai Super Kings batsman Daryl Mitchell for 25 runs from 19 balls. CSK are 97/2 after the end of 12.3 overs.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad completed his half-century in 45 balls, which was also his first fifty of the Indian Premier League 2024.
Chennai Super Kings have scored 89 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 11 overs. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is nearing his half-century as the hosts need 49 runs from the last 9 overs.
CSK have secured what can be called a good start on this kind of surface as they had a steady start with one wicket lost only. They have had an headstart and would back themselves to complete the chase here .
Out! After an expensive over from Mitchell Starc, KKR draw first blood. Rachin Ravindra tries to go over long on and mistimes to get holed in the deep. KKR have to chip in with regular wickets if they have to have any chance.
The only positive for KKR in the entire innings has been the powerplay where they scored 56 runs off one wicket. As the ball got softer, it got more and more difficult to play a stroke and the end overs have been a real struggle for the visitors. Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana everyone has been spot on with their bowling as they restrict KKR to a low total. Dew has already set in and CSK will back themselves to chase the total.
Out! CSK's plan for Andre Russell works out well. The slower one from Tushar Deshpande grips and Andre Russell couldn't connect clean. Gets caught at the long on boundary. KKR are struggling hard here. Anukul Roy comes in as impact sub.
Out! Even Rinku Singh can't get away the ball on this surface. Tushar Deshpande uses the change of pace smartly and the ball grips enough to take the inside edge of Rinku's bat and crash on the stumps. KKR are in deep trouble now as their innings is going nowhere. CSK intensifies pressure.
Out! Maheesh Theekshana breaches the gates of Ramandeep Singh. Ramandeep hits him out of the ground on the previous ball but he returns strong by bamboozling him with a carrom ball. KKR can't get away the spin stranglehold of CSK.
IPL 2024 has been home to a lot of thrilling contests and exciting cricketing actions in it's first two weeks. In the next match, Chennai Super Kings host Kolkata Knight Riders at their home in MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK has won two of their first four games but lost back-to-back games against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. They will be a bit under pressure when they take on KKR at their home who have showed a dominant performance till now in the competition and won all their first three games. Both teams will eye important two points as a step ahead in this stage of the competition can be very crucial in the business end when the race for qualification will get further intense.MS Dhoni Sweats It Out in the Nets Ahead of CSK vs KKR IPL 2024 Match, Video Goes Viral.
CSK couldn't show their best of performance with the bat in the last two games. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled to get a big score and Rachin Ravindra also failed to fire. Although Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane scored some runs, the likes of Daryl Mitchell and Ravindra Jadeja couldn't back it up. MS Dhoni has been in good nick but he has been batting too low down the order because of fitness issues. They will want their star batters to get some runs under their belt against KKR. Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana missed the last game and Gaikwad will be happy if he gets back their services in this game. Nitish Rana Injury Update: KKR Star's Wife Shares Picture Of Batter With Plastered Hand Ahead of Clash Against CSK in IPL 2024.
KKR on the other hand had a nervy start against SRH in their first game but since then they have been dominant against RCB and DC and are yet to be beaten in the competition. Their last game against DC was a total annihilation where they scored 272 riding on the batting performances of Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Mitchell Starc has been back among wickets and KKR will want to extend their winning run giving themselves a cushion of failure in the later part of the competition. Nitish Rana is out with an injury and Harshit Rana is uncertain due to shoulder issues.
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