29th

Match

IPL No : #618

Sun, 29 April 2018, Starts from 00:00

Chennai Super Kings - 5/169 (20)

Mumbai Indians - 2/170 (19.4)

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India

KKR won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/169 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SR Watson
c Markande b KH Pandya
1201110109.09 In 20182031612 Career3958356198
AT Rayudu
c Cutting b KH Pandya
4603524131.42 In 20183292819 Career274523398
SK Raina
not out
7504764159.57 In 2018204227 Career4744424180
MS Dhoni
c Lewis b McClenaghan
2602131123.80 In 20182351515 Career3796266171
DJ Bravo
c Markande b McClenaghan
001000.00 In 201811889 Career2941203138
SW Billings
c Cutting b HH Pandya
3050060.00 In 20188055 Career5895218
RA Jadeja
not out
000000.00 In 20184722 Career177912759
Extras
(4w, 3lb)
700000.00
Total
(20 overs, 8.45rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
MJ McClenaghan4026271021 In 2018 Career77556
JJ Bumrah4025061221 In 2018 Career54337
HH Pandya4039110842 In 2018 Career18150
KH Pandya403228912 In 2018 Career24169
M Markande3030010522 In 2018 Career1051
BCJ Cutting1014014111 In 2018 Career4777
Mumbai Indians innigs
2/170 (19.4)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SA Yadav
c Jadeja b Harbhajan Singh
4403451129.41 In 2018274307 Career8828428
E Lewis
c Thakur b Bravo
4704332109.30 In 20181941713 Career2027170136
RG Sharma
not out
5603362169.69 In 2018196209 Career4403374181
HH Pandya
not out
130801162.50 In 20186143 Career4672831
Extras
(4w, 3lb)
1000000.00
Total
(19.4 overs, 8.64rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar201909630 In 2018 Career785
SN Thakur4038010951 In 2018 Career20147
SR Watson4041010823 In 201860 Career124318
Harbhajan Singh402015710 In 201860 Career130341
Imran Tahir2026010512 In 2018 Career53228
DJ Bravo302117520 In 2018150 Career290494

IPL 2018 Match Recap: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians - 29th Match

On April 29, 2018, a thrilling encounter unfolded between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The match emerged as a nail-biter, ultimately concluding with Mumbai Indians claiming victory by 6 wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 170 runs with just 5 balls to spare.

Chennai Super Kings Innings

Chennai Super Kings batted first, managing to score 169 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

  • Suresh Raina was the standout performer for CSK, delivering a phenomenal innings of 75 runs off just 47 balls, with 6 fours and 4 sixes to his name, boasting a strike rate of 159.57.
  • Ambati Rayudu contributed significantly as well, scoring 46 runs off 35 balls, which included 2 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 131.42.
  • Despite their efforts, the rest of the team struggled, with Shane Watson (12), MS Dhoni (26), and DJ Bravo (0) falling short of impactful contributions. Notably, Watson and Bravo were out to Krunal Pandya and Mitchell McClenaghan respectively.
  • CSK’s total also included 7 extras, which added to their tally.

With a scoring rate of 8.45 runs per over, CSK set a competitive target, but it was evident that the total could be chased down.

Mumbai Indians Innings

In response, Mumbai Indians launched a robust chase, aligning perfectly to achieve the target of 170 runs with a strategically efficient batting display.

  • Rohit Sharma, the MI skipper, played a critical unbeaten innings scoring 56 runs off just 33 deliveries, which was highlighted by 6 fours and 2 sixes, and he showcased a stunning strike rate of 169.69.
  • Evin Lewis and Suryakumar Yadav also played pivotal roles in the innings with 47 runs and 44 runs respectively, marking an essential partnership that kept the run rate within reach.
  • The innings saw Hardik Pandya wrap things up in style, remaining not out on 13 runs, thereby aiding MI to a total of 170 runs in 19.4 overs, with the impressive run rate of 8.64.

Bowling Highlights

On the bowling front for CSK, DJ Bravo (1 wicket for 21 runs in 3 overs) and Harbhajan Singh (1 wicket for 20 runs in 4 overs) were the standout bowlers, trying to stifle the MI innings. Yet, it was not enough to derail the effort of the Mumbai batsmen.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the match was a testament to the competitive spirit of the IPL, where twists and turns keep the audience engaged, exhibiting high artistry from both the batsmen and the bowlers. This match highlighted the prowess of Mumbai Indians and showcased their capability to chase down targets under pressure, reinforcing their reputation as one of the formidable teams in the league.


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