The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continued their impressive winning run in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 with a 7-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Devon Conway’s fearless 77* and Ravindra Jadeja’s magnificent spell guided Chennai Super Kings to a convincing win at home.
Chasing 135 to win, CSK openers – Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway were off to a spectacular start with the bat and released pressure straightaway. The duo made an optimum use of the field restrictions and produced 23 runs off the final over of the powerplay as they moved to 60/0.
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Both the openers complimented each other very well and the Chennai Super Kings were cruising in the chase. Devon Conway reached his half century off just 34 deliveries as the home side were 86/0 at the halfway mark.
SRH finally produced a breakthrough in one of the most unusual ways as Gaikwad was run-out at the non-strikers end after the ball touched Umran Malik’s hand in his followthrough. The visitors didn’t give up as Mayank Markande claimed the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and impact player Ambati Rayudu in no time.
However, Conway remained unbeaten in the end and finished the job for CSK, who completed a clincal victory by 7 wickets.
Earlier, Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sunrisers Hyderabad openers – Harry Brook and Abhishek Sharma provided a steady start to the side.
SRH were 34/0 after 4 overs before Ruturaj Gaikwad plucked Harry Brook’s catch inside the covers off Akash Singh’s bowling. Abhishek Sharma finished the powerplay on a high note with a wonderful drive over extra cover for boundary.
Rahul Tripathi joined hands with opener Abhishek Sharma and stitched a fine partnership but Ravindra Jadeja and CSK found success near the halfway mark of the innings. Ajinkya Rahane grabbed a sharp catch to dismiss Abhishek Sharma for 37.
Captain Aiden Markram walked to the crease and got going straightaway with the well-set Tripathi at the other end. Unfortunately for SRH, Tripathi top-edged a Jadeja delivery in an attempt to sweep the spinner only to find Akash Singh at short fine leg.
The wickets fell in regular intervals for the visitors as they lost the wickets of Markram and Mayank Agarwal in quick succession. While the SRH skipper was caught behind off Maheesh Theekshana, Agarwal was out stumped against Jadeja.
SRH were placed at 106-5 with 4 overs to go as another excellent catch from Ruturaj Gaikwad produced another wicket in the form of Heinrich Klaasen. Captain MS Dhoni wrapped things in style with a perfect direct-hit as SRH finished with a first-innings total of 134/7.
Brief Scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad 134/7 (20) Abhishek Sharma 34, Ravindra Jadeja 3/22, Akash Singh 1/17, Matheesha Theekshana 1/22, Maheesh Theekshana 1/27
Chennai Super Kings 138/3 (18.4) Devon Conway 77*, Ruturaj Gaikwad 35, Mayank Markande 2/23
Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets.
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