Published Mar 26, 2024, 11:44 pm IST
Chennai Super Kings showcased their class at the Chepauk Stadium, delivering a commanding performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by a margin of 63 runs. CSK’s flawless performance against Gujarat Titans secured them a resounding victory and propelled them to the summit of the IPL 2024 points table, with four points from two matches.
CSK’s batting prowess was on full display as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra set the tone with aggressive strokeplay, laying the foundation for a formidable total. Gaikwad fell agonisingly short of his first fifty this season, being dismissed by Spencer Johnson in the 13th over, having scored a 36-ball 46. Ravindra, who departed after scoring 46 runs off 20 balls, having smashed six boundaries and three sixes. Shivam Dube departed after scoring 51 runs off 23 balls, hitting two boundaries and five sixes. and Sameer Rizvi’s late onslaught propelled CSK to a commanding total 206 for 6.
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Gujarat Titans faced an uphill task in pursuit of CSK’s imposing target. Despite brief resistance from David Miller and B Sai Sudharsan. CSK’s bowlers, led by Deepak Chahar and Tushar Deshpande, maintained their composure to restrict the opposition to 143 for 8. The visiting team could manage just 148 for 8 in the second innings with Deshpande, Mustafizur and Chahar claiming two wickets each.
Shivam Dube’s explosive batting propelled CSK to a formidable total, while Tushar Deshpande’s milestone wicket and Deepak Chahar’s early breakthroughs set the tone for CSK’s dominant performance. CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande claimed his 100th T20 wicket.
CSK’s comprehensive victory against Gujarat Titans reaffirms their status as title contenders in the IPL 2024 season. With a perfect blend of experience and youth, CSK aims to maintain their winning momentum and clinch yet another championship.
No | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | Net RR | Form | |
1 | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.979 | WW— | |
2 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | W—- | |
3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | W—- | |
4 | Punjab Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.025 | LW— | |
5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.180 | WL— | |
6 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.425 | LW— | |
7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.200 | L—- | |
8 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.300 | L—- | |
9 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.455 | L—- | |
10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.000 | L—- |
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