RR Beat CSK By 7 Wickets! Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in match 47 of Indian Premier League 2021 in Abu Dhabi. With this win, RR closed the gap on the top four and have kept their playoff qualification hopes alive.
Despite losing both the openers in quick successions, Shivan Dube and Sanju Samson have managed to keep the pressure on CSK as the duo have been scoring at a high rate, adding 46 runs to the score in just 30 deliveries.
Wicket! KM Asif strikes in his very first delivery of the game as he dismisses the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal. The youngster scored the second-fastest half-century for RR in IPL but was cramped for room on a short delivery, handing an easy catch to MS Dhoni. Jaiswal c Dhoni b KM Asif 50(21).
Wicket! Shardul Thakur gets the breakthrough for CSK as he dismisses Evin Lewis. The West Indian added 77 runs in just 32 deliveries along with Yashasvi Jaisal for the opening wicket, setting a great platform for the batters to come. Lewis c Hazlewood b Thakur 27(12).
Both the Rajasthan openers have started well as they know the importance of a good foundation in this massive run chase. The duo have been scoring freely and will be aiming to continue the pace at least until the end of fielding restrictions.
Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings as they aim to give RR a great start in a massive run chase. Rajasthan need to win this game to avoid relying on other teams to determine their playoff hopes.
CSK were once again given a great start by Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad, with the latter carrying on to score his maiden century in IPL. This propelled CSK to a massive score in the game as they look to continue their winning run. RR have work to do if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been sensational and now the batter will be aiming to lead CSK to a huge score. Gaikwad has accelerated well in the middle overs and with Ravindra Jadeja to support him RR will be fearing the worst
Wicket! Yet another wicket for Rahul Tewatia as his time it is Moeen Ali who is been outsmarted by the spinner. The Englishman just like du Plessis, charged down the pitch to miss the ball completely and being stumped by Sanju Samson. Moeen Ali st Samson b Rahul Tewatia 21(17).
Despite losing wickets at the other end, Ruturaj Gaikwad has played brilliant cricket while scoring at a decent rate. The CSK batter will now be aiming to form a partnership with Moeen Ali to set a partnership for the power-hitters to come.
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings face off against each other in match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The clash will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 02, 2021 (Sunday). Both teams have very different objectives heading into this clash. Meanwhile, we bring you the IPL 2021 live score of the RR vs CSK clash along with all the action and live commentary. IPL 2021 Points Table Updated.
Rajasthan Royals have lost their way in recent encounters as they enter the clash on the back of three consecutive losses. However, the Sanju Samson-led outfit are still in contention for the playoff spot and could move closer to that with a win. But a defeat could make things complicated for RR in the final stretch of the season.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings were the first team this season to book a playoff spot and now have their eyes set on ending the league stage on a high. MS Dhoni’s team are on a four-game winning streak and will be aiming to extend that as they hope of finishing as the first-place team in the initial stage of the competition.
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Chennai Super Kings, having booked a place in the knockout stages, could use this match as an opportunity to try out some new things and give rest to key players ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will hope that their batters can come good ending their current winless run in the competition.