40th

Match

IPL No : #546

Tue, 02 May 2017, Starts from 00:00

Rising Pune Supergiants - 5/167 (19.5)

Gujarat Lions - 161 (19.5)

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India

Daredevils won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Rising Pune Supergiants innigs
5/167 (19.5)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Ishan Kishan
c Washington Sundar b Imran Tahir
31252432129.16 In 2017149168 Career191218
BB McCullum
c Rahane b Thakur
45582752166.66 In 20173182918 Career3280326151
SK Raina
run out (Rahane/†Dhoni)
812800100.00 In 2017318328 Career4416392168
AJ Finch
c & b Imran Tahir
138611216.66 In 20171991515 Career3064308111
DR Smith
b Imran Tahir
011000.00 In 201794142 Career3918378188
KD Karthik
run out (†Dhoni)
29492630111.53 In 2017221194 Career276327564
RA Jadeja
c Unadkat b Christian
19151230158.33 In 201710092 Career167412155
JP Faulkner
c Tiwary b Unadkat
61270085.71 In 20173120 Career8474831
PJ Sangwan
c Tripathi b Unadkat
1220050.00 In 2017100 Career2310
Basil Thampi
not out
21050040.00 In 20172811 Career2811
Ankit Soni
b Unadkat
011000.00 In 2017701 Career701
Extras
(2w, 5lb)
700000.00
Total
(19.5 overs, 8.11rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
JD Unadkat4029381031 In 201700 Career4266
Washington Sundar201206811 In 2017 Career235
BA Stokes4036091051 In 2017 Career972
Imran Tahir402737921 In 2017 Career45171
SN Thakur302518530 In 2017 Career647
DT Christian302719311 In 201780 Career6046
Gujarat Lions innigs
161 (19.5)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AM Rahane
lbw b Sangwan
43410100.00 In 2017215226 Career289030757
RA Tripathi
run out (Finch)
62871085.71 In 2017259299 Career259299
SPD Smith
c Ankit Soni b Sangwan
42210200.00 In 2017324328 Career205418252
MK Tiwary
lbw b Basil Thampi
022000.00 In 2017182196 Career150614034
BA Stokes
not out
103856376163.49 In 20172301710 Career3582818
MS Dhoni
c McCullum b Basil Thampi
2645331178.78 In 2017199129 Career3470248149
DT Christian
not out
1720811212.50 In 20175944 Career12757857
Extras
(2w, 5lb)
700000.00
Total
(19.5 overs, 8.42rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
PJ Sangwan40382101051 In 201710 Career3219
Basil Thampi403529722 In 2017 Career863
JP Faulkner3030011422 In 201730 Career95149
Ankit Soni4016041300 In 2017 Career232
RA Jadeja2019010712 In 2017120 Career81208
DR Smith302609521 In 201720 Career4063

Match Report: 40th Match of IPL 2017

The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 took place on May 2nd, 2017, between the Rising Pune Supergiants and the Gujarat Lions at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The thrilling encounter saw the Rising Pune Supergiants claim victory by 6 wickets, with 5 balls to spare, showcasing a commendable performance both with the bat and ball.

Gujarat Lions Innings

Batting first, the Gujarat Lions set a total of 161 runs, managing to score their runs in 19.5 overs at a rate of 8.11 runs per over. The innings was characterized by contributions from several players, with Brendon McCullum leading the charge with a solid innings of 45 runs off 58 balls. Ishan Kishan added a brisk 31 runs off 25 balls which included 3 fours and 2 sixes, while Dinesh Karthik provided a valuable middle-order contribution with 29 runs off 49 deliveries.

However, the Gujarat Lions struggled to form a partnership as wickets fell frequently; their batsmen saw frequent dismissals with Ajinkya Rahane and Dwayne Smith both departing cheaply for 4 and 0 runs, respectively. The bowling attack of Rising Pune was spearheaded by Imran Tahir, who picked up 3 wickets for just 27 runs in his 4 overs, effectively stifling the batting line-up of the Gujarat Lions.

Rising Pune Supergiants Innings

In response, the Rising Pune Supergiants chased down the target with ease, scoring 167 runs in just 19.5 overs at an impressive rate of 8.42 runs per over. The star of the show was undoubtedly Ben Stokes, whose explosive knock of 103 off just 85 balls was pivotal in steering his side to victory. His innings included 7 fours and 6 sixes, demonstrating his aggressive style of play throughout the chase.

MS Dhoni, the team's stalwart, chipped in with a steady 26 runs off 45 balls, providing much-needed support as the team navigated through some tricky moments during the innings. Other contributions came from Ajinkya Rahane and Rahul Tripathi, who unfortunately didn't get into double digits, scoring only 4 and 6 runs, respectively.

The Rising Pune Supergiants showed remarkable composure, particularly in the latter part of the match, as they managed to secure the win comfortably despite the early setbacks. With this victory, they displayed their capability of turning around performances and keeping themselves in contention for the playoffs.

Match Summary

  • Match: Rising Pune Supergiants vs Gujarat Lions
  • Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
  • Date: 02 May 2017
  • Result: Rising Pune Supergiants won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).

This match highlighted the strengths of the rising stars of the IPL, with Ben Stokes etching his name in the annals with a stunning century, contributing significantly to the team's successful campaign in the tournament.


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