Chennai SuperKings get the better of Sunrisers Hyderabad to top table
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Saturday, May 01, 2021 12:02 PM IST
Chennai:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reached the top of the table after completing an easy victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 23 of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in Delhi on April 28.
Chasing 172, CSK openers were in control of the proceedings right from the beginning, with Ruturaj Gaikwad (75) and Faf du Plessis (56) showing class. Du Plessis made big hits while Ruturaj kept knocking the ball around. Suchith went for 17 runs in the 9th over of the innings, including two fours and a six. SRH were forced to bring in Rashid Khan into the attack as they were still searching for that first wicket. The opening duo helped CSK reach 91/0 after 10 overs, both batsmen slamming half centuries.
Moeen Ali, who was in next, was aggressive too, but Rashid scalped 2 wickets in 2 balls in the final over of his spell. While Moeen holed out to long-on, du Plessis was trapped in front.
With just 22 runs required off the final four overs, Raina and Jadeja helped the team cross the line as CSK chased down the total in the 19th over, winning the game by 7 wickets.
