45th

Match

IPL No : #602

Sat, 12 May 2018, Starts from 00:00

Rajasthan Royals - 6/177 (19.5)

Chennai Super Kings - 4/176 (20)

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India

RCB won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Rajasthan Royals innigs
6/177 (19.5)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SR Watson
c †Buttler b Archer
3903122125.80 In 20183672823 Career4122368209
AT Rayudu
b Archer
120920133.33 In 20184354122 Career2851246101
SK Raina
c Binny b Sodhi
5203561148.57 In 2018313349 Career4853436182
MS Dhoni
not out
3302311143.47 In 20183932028 Career3954271184
SW Billings
run out (†Buttler)
2702230122.72 In 201810785 Career6165518
DJ Bravo
not out
10100100.00 In 2018133810 Career2956203139
Extras
(10w, 1nb, 1lb)
1200000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.8rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
K Gowtham302809240 In 2018 Career868
Ankit Sharma1011011120 In 201840 Career1248
JC Archer4042211540 In 2018 Career37167
BA Stokes403108740 In 2018 Career18168
JD Unadkat403409802 In 201800 Career64211
IS Sodhi402917802 In 2018 Career1223
Chennai Super Kings innigs
4/176 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
JC Buttler
not out
95060112158.33 In 20184153814 Career149913164
BA Stokes
b Harbhajan Singh
110711157.14 In 2018185136 Career6294629
AM Rahane
c Raina b Jadeja
40310133.33 In 2018243274 Career330034764
SV Samson
run out (Raina/Bravo)
210222095.45 In 20183532215 Career177913472
P Chopra
c Bravo b Thakur
80620133.33 In 2018820 Career820
STR Binny
c Watson b Bravo
2201711129.41 In 20184322 Career8096131
K Gowtham
c †Dhoni b Willey
130402325.00 In 201810087 Career10087
JC Archer
not out
000000.00 In 2018910 Career136114
Extras
(10w, 1nb, 1lb)
300000.00
Total
(19.5 overs, 8.92rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DJ Willey4047112552 In 2018 Career2667
Harbhajan Singh2029115542 In 201860 Career134375
RA Jadeja402817830 In 2018120 Career89276
SN Thakur4022161430 In 2018 Career21166
KV Sharma1010010210 In 2018 Career52179
DJ Bravo4031181012 In 2018150 Career291513
SR Watson10909010 In 201860 Career124326

On May 12, 2018, a thrilling encounter unfolded at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where the Rajasthan Royals faced off against the Chennai Super Kings in Match 45 of the IPL 2018 season. It was a contest that saw both teams display extraordinary talent and resilience, yet it was Rajasthan Royals who emerged victorious by 5 wickets with just 6 balls remaining.

Chennai Super Kings, opting to bat first, set a competitive target after posting a total of 176 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was shaped by Suresh Raina's splendid 52, which came off just 35 balls and included 6 boundaries and a six. MS Dhoni also contributed significantly with a brisk 33 runs from 23 deliveries. However, the CSK innings faced setbacks with wickets falling at regular intervals, and they managed to score at a rate of 8.8 runs per over.

The Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers were impressive in their efforts. Jofra Archer led the attack neatly, claiming 2 wickets for 42 runs in his 4 overs, while IS Sodhi provided crucial support with 1 wicket from 4 overs at an economical rate of 7.25 runs per over.

In response, Rajasthan Royals orchestrated their chase with a phenomenal innings from Jos Buttler, who remained unbeaten on 95 runs off 60 balls, displaying his prowess with the bat that included 11 fours and 2 sixes at an exceptional strike rate of 158.33. Despite a few early wickets, Buttler’s innings ensured that the Rajasthan Royals stayed on course throughout the chase. Though they suffered a few hiccups, the Royals managed to reach the target by scoring 177 runs in just 19.5 overs.

The match was highlighted not only for its edge-of-the-seat moments but also for the performances that showcased the depth of talent in the IPL. Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals' triumph reinforced their competitive spirit in the tournament, while Chennai Super Kings continued to search for answers to their bowling and batting conundrums. This encounter not only added to the IPL narrative but also kept the fan base eagerly anticipating the next matches.


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