In the 17th match of IPL 2018, hosts Chennai Super Kings claimed a big victory of 64-run against the visiting team Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (Pune) on Friday night. CSK put a total of 204/5 in 20 overs while Rajasthan Royals was bundled out for just 140 runs in 18.3 overs.
Rajasthan skipper Ajinkya Rahane decided to field first after winning the toss. CSK opener Shane Watson batted superbly in this match as he scored a brilliant century. After Rahul Tripathi dropped Watson in the slip during the first over of the innings as he was batting on just 8 runs, Watson punished the opponent side with 106 runs knock off 57 balls with 9 fours and 6 sixes.
While another opener Ambati Rayudu (12) departed just after the quick-fire 50-run opening partnership, Watson put a superb 81-run partnership with Suresh Raina for the second wicket. Raina dominated that partnership as he scored 46 runs off 29 balls with 9 fours.
After Raina’s dismissal, while other new CSK batsmen were struggling to score runs, Watson took the responsibility to secure a big total for the team. Watson completed his century in 51 balls and he was dismissed in 19.5 overs after CSK crossed the 200-run mark. At the end of the innings, Dwayne Bravo also played a small quick knock of unbeaten 24 runs off 16 balls.
As a result, CSK put the total of 204/5 in 20 overs.
Among the RR bowlers, only Shreyas Gopal (3/20) and Ben Laughlin (2/38) claimed at least one wicket.
In reply, Rajasthan batsmen surrendered against the hosts’ bowlers as they were bowled out for just 140 runs in 18.3 overs. English duo Ben Stokes (45 runs) and Jos Buttler (22 runs) were the top two scorers in that innings as none of the other visiting batsmen reached the 20-run mark.
CSK bowlers did the very good job with the ball. Deepak Chahar (2/30), Shardul Thakur (2/18), Dwayne Bravo (2/16) and Karn Sharma (2/13) got two wickets each while Shane Watson (1/13) and Imran Tahir (1/44) were able to pick up one wicket each.
Now, we will look at some Twitter reactions of the match:
“Aur fir aaya Watson…..” #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/oCTs7xnxcO
— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega) April 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/SamreenRazzaqui/status/987359922357760000
https://twitter.com/Atheist_Krishna/status/987365050808647681
Fewer sixes than Gayle in his century, but also fewer balls to reach three-figure mark. This is a top class century by Shane Watson…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 20, 2018
What a resounding win for @ChennaiIPL . Watson century, Raina scoring runs, all bowlers chipping in , adapting very quickly to the new home, Pune. But the #WhistlePodu express train idea and the support of the fans for me was the standout. The most amazing fans #CSKvsRR
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 20, 2018
Chris Gayle And Shane Watson. 2 Centuries In 2 Days. And Pakistanis Say #IPL Is Boring. 😂😂😂 #CSKvRR #CSKvsRR #WhistlePodu
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) April 20, 2018
Meanwhile Again RCB!#CSKvRR #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/fzy8xBYxFr
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) April 20, 2018
Century In 10 Overs. Great Batting By Shane Watson. Good Support By Suresh Raina Too. Chennai Super Kings Are Definitely Going To Win Today. 💪😇 #CSKvRR #CSKvsRR #WhistlePodu
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) April 20, 2018
After some crap bowling and shoddy fielding, great catch by Gowtham to dismiss Raina. Rajasthan need 2-3 more pronto to get back into game
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 20, 2018
Shane Watson:
22/04/2013 – A century for RR while playing against CSK
20/04/2018 – A century for CSK while playing against RR#IPL2018 #CSKvRR— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) April 20, 2018
So @ShaneRWatson33 scores a century against #RajasthanRoyals having scored one for them against #CSK!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/SirIshantSharma/status/987355392328871936
Yesterday Universe Boss Chris Gayle Smoked World T20 No. 1 Bowler Rashid Khan, Today Shane Watson Is Smoking Universe No. 1 Bowler Stuart Binny. 😇💪🚁 #CSKvRR #CSKvsRR #WhistlePodu #Dhoni
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) April 20, 2018
How to perform better in IPL?
"Play a season for RCB and then quit the team." #IPL
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 8, 2018
Two matches in a row Sanju Samson has got out cheaply to same shot. Too bad…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 20, 2018
When Stuart Binny Hits A Boundary Umpires Have To Take A Time-out Because It Takes Time To Bring Back The Ball From Another Planet. 🙏#CSKvRR #CSKvsRR #WhistlePodu
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) April 20, 2018
Death, Taxes, Short ball first up to Raina. #Inevitable #IPL
— cricBC (@cricBC) April 20, 2018
A new wind is blowing in week 2. Bat first, put up a good score and suck the life out of the run-chase…….
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/987338871703785472
Kohli, Pandey and now Stokes. NRR is the final winner.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 20, 2018
