In the CSK vs RR clash, Rajasthan Royals’ spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his bowling prowess once again, breaking the budding partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra. In the fourth over, he claimed the wicket of Kiwi all-rounder Rachin, who departed for 27 runs.
Known for his astute bowling tactics, Ashwin cunningly deceived the left-hander with an off-break delivery that induced a rash shot. Pitching the ball aiming at the middle stump line, it spun slightly away after landing. Rachin attempted to play across the line but only managed a thick top edge, sending the ball high in the air. Ashwin positioned himself near the stumps and made no mistake in securing the catch.
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Earlier in the game, RR had a solid start in the powerplay, but they failed to capitalize as the middle overs unfolded. Both Buttler and Jaiswal struggled to find momentum before their dismissals. Captain Samson also faced difficulties in scoring fluently.
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Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag were the only batsmen to exhibit some timing, with Parag’s 35-ball 47 being a significant contribution to RR’s total of 141/5 in 20 overs. Reflecting on the toss, RR skipper Sanju Samson expressed confidence in the pitch conditions for the day game, emphasizing the team’s commitment to their preparation and performance.
On the other hand, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad emphasized the team’s focus on identifying areas for improvement and executing their plans effectively, anticipating consistent pitch behaviour throughout the match.
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Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
