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CSK vs RR Highlights, IPL 2021: All-round Chennai crush Rajasthan by 45 runs; move to second spot

All-round Chennai Super Kings crushed Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs in Mumbai to register their second win of the season. The victor...

The Times of India | Apr 19, 2021, 23:53:23 IST

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23:52 (IST), Apr, 19

I always look at what's the best at that point of time. I felt Sam bowled really well and Deepak I think he tried the knuckleball too much and felt that a good start (with the ball) was important. It was spinning a bit, I don't really mind Jos playing the reverse where it's turning a bit. It's important to have that sixth bowler, it always helps and it was stopping a bit for spinners. There was slightly less dew than the usual. I felt we should have scored more and try to get as many as possible. A lot has changed over the years and right from the start we kept a very good atmosphere and a lot of the bowlers have been under the pump last year but this time they are enjoying bowling on these wickets. When you are playing, you don't really want anyone to say he's unfit. Performances are something that's not guaranteed. I wasn't guaranteeing performances when I was 24, I can't guarantee when I am 40, but at least if people can't point finger at me that he's unfit then that will be a big positive for me. I have to keep up with the younger guys, they are very fast, it's good to challenge them.

 

- MS Dhoni | Winning captain

23:51 (IST), Apr, 19

I thought it was a good score to chase down but we lost too many wickets in the middle overs. Our bowlers bowled really well, they batted too deep. 10-15 runs extra we gave down the line. We never expected that (turn), the dew didn't come and the ball was still turning, so it was a bit shocking to see. It's very important to maintain a good composure, this format demands us to score at a higher risk rate; hence, it's very normal to get out often. I keep working on the basics and giving myself some time at the centre. He's (Chetan Sakariya) been doing really well, we lost the match but there are a lot of positives.

 

- Sanju Samson | Losing captain

23:21 (IST), Apr, 19

Chennai crush Rajasthan by 45 runs | Move to second spot

Chennai Super Kings performed as a unit and made MS Dhoni 200th game as team's skipper a memorable one, beating Rajasthan Royals convincingly by 45 runs in Mumbai. It was the second win out of three for Chennai as they rose to the second spot in the points table. Chasing 189, Rajasthan lost Manan Vohra and Sanju Samson in the powerplay but Jos Buttler kept their chase on track. But it was in the 12th over when things drastically turned around. Jadeja first removed Buttler for 49 and then got Shivam Dube for 17 in the same over. Moeen Ali then quickly got rid of David Miller, Riyan Parag and Chris Morris to swing the match decisively in the favour of Chennai. The Royals suffered a stunning collapse, losing 5 wickets for 8 runs. Jaydev Unadkat and Rahul Tewatia cracked a few blows towards the end (42-run partnership) but that was all too late for Samson and Co. Earlier, Chennai's deep batting line-up took them to 188 for 9 on a good Wankhade surface.

23:17 (IST), Apr, 19

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs

4 Wd Wd W 0 0 0 0 - And, Shardul Thakur finishes off the proceedings in style! Victory for Chennai Super Kings! There second win of the season. This is a pretty solid win for Chennai and they now have got a brilliant momentum behind their back. Rajasthan finish at 143 for 9, chasing 189.

23:11 (IST), Apr, 19

End of the 19th over | RR 137/8

1 2 6 6 0 W - 15 runs and a wicket of Rahul Tewatia in the penultimate over from Dwayne Bravo. Chennai won't mind that at all. Rajasthan need 52 in the final over. Shardul Thakur to bowl the final over of the innings.

23:03 (IST), Apr, 19

17.2 overs | Curran to Unadkat | SIX!

A good strike from Jaydev Unadkat but that won't make much of a difference. Makes room for himself and squeezes the ball over the fine-leg fence. RR 115/7

22:59 (IST), Apr, 19

End of 16th over | RR 105/7

1 Wd 1 L1 2 2 0 - An 8-run over from Dwayne Bravo but Chennai Super Kings are on top at this stage. Rajasthan now need 21 RPO.

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22:52 (IST), Apr, 19

End of 15th over | RR 97/7 | Need another 92 off 30 @ 18.4 RPO

22:49 (IST), Apr, 19

14.3 overs | Moeen to Morris | OUT!

A 2-ball duck for the last-game hero Chris Morris. He sweep Moeen Ali and finds Ravindra Jadeja at the fence. Rajasthan's middle order has just collapsed. They are now 7 down in chase of 189.

22:48 (IST), Apr, 19

14.1 overs | Moeen to Parag | OUT!

Another one bites the dust. This time Moeen Ali gets rid of Riyan Parag for 3. He tries to hoick the ball over the deep fence but mistimes. Ravindra Jadeja makes no mistake at the fence.

22:47 (IST), Apr, 19

End of 14th over | RR 95/5 | Need another 94 off 36 @ 15.67 RPO

1 0 1 0 0 1 - Another terrific over from Ravindra Jadeja comes to an end. HE finishes with figures of 4-0-28-2

22:42 (IST), Apr, 19

12.5 overs | Moeen to Miller | OUT!

Wow! Rajasthan Royals suffering a collapse here! 3 wickets in 5 runs. This time Moeen Ali strikes. Traps David Miller in front of the stumps. Millar walks back for 2. RR 92/5

22:39 (IST), Apr, 19

11.6 overs | Jadeja to Dube |OUT!

W 1 0 1 1 W - What an over from Ravindra Jadeja! Two wickets in the over for him. This time he traps Shivam Dube in front off the last ball. The momentum has now shifted in favour of Chennai. Dube takes the review but it goes down the drain as he is caught right in front of the stumps. Dube walks back for 17. RR 90/4

22:35 (IST), Apr, 19

11.1 overs | Jadeja to Buttler |OUT!

An absolute ripper from Ravindra Jadeja! Castles dangerous Jos Buttler. Angled in delivery from Jadeja and it spins sharply after pitching. Takes the middle stump of Buttler. Completely outdone! Buttler falls for 49.

22:34 (IST), Apr, 19

End of 11th over | RR 87/2

Wd Wd 0 0 1 0 1 Wd Wd 0 - A bit off the radar but still a good first over from Dwayne Bravo. Just 6 off it. Jadeja to continue from the other end.

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22:27 (IST), Apr, 19

At halfway mark, RR 81/2 | Need another 108 runs off 60 balls @ 10.80 RPO

22:26 (IST), Apr, 19

9.5 overs | Jadeja to Buttler | SIX off a no ball!

Dispatched! That is a crime! Short on the leg side from Ravindra Jadeja and Jos Buttler hammers it to the deep mid-wicket fence. RR 79/2

22:22 (IST), Apr, 19

End of 9th over | RR 70/2

4 0 0 1 1 4 - Shivam Dube ends the second over from Shardul Thakur with a cracking boundary straight down the ground. 10 came off that over from Thakur. Rajasthan Royals need another 119 runs off 66 balls.

22:19 (IST), Apr, 19

8.1 overs | Thakur to Dube | FOUR!

That was a gift from Shardul Thakur to Shivam Dube. Short and wide outside off. Shivam throws his bat at it and hits it straight to deep point fence. First boundary of the evening for Shivam. RR 64/2

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