Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in a thrilling IPL 2024 match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
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Electing to bowl first, CSK got off to a dream start as they dismissed KKR opener Phil Salt for a duck. However, Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied the ship with a fifty-run partnership. Spinners Jadeja and Theekshana then took control, picking up crucial wickets to restrict KKR to 137/9 in their 20 overs.
In reply, CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra provided a solid foundation. Gaikwad anchored the chase with a well-composed 67 runs, while Mitchell chipped in with a valuable 25. Despite a late scare with the dismissal of Shivam Dube, a six by Ruturaj Gaikwad sealed the victory for CSK in the 17th over.
Here are some key highlights of the match:
- CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- KKR were restricted to 137/9 in their 20 overs, with Sunil Narine top-scoring with 34 runs.
- Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for CSK, claiming 3 wickets for just 18 runs.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad played a match-winning knock of 67 runs for CSK.
- CSK chased down the target in 17 overs, winning the match by 7 wickets.
This win will be a huge relief for CSK after their recent string of losses. They will be hoping to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
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