4th

Match

IPL No : #768

Tue, 22 September 2020, Starts from 19:30

Rajasthan Royals - 7/216 (20 ov)

Chennai Super Kings - 6/200 (20 ov)

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Rajasthan Royals innigs
7/216 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c & b Chahar
60610100.00 In 2020610 Career610
SPD Smith
c Jadhav b Curran
6904744146.80 In 20206944 Career289525571
SV Samson
c Chahar b Ngidi
7403219231.25 In 20207419 Career228317198
DA Miller
run out (Gaikwad/Jadhav)
000000.00 In 2020000 Career2380160113
RV Uthappa
c du Plessis b Chawla
5090055.55 In 2020500 Career4416435156
R Tewatia
lbw b Curran
100810125.00 In 20201010 Career121123
R Parag
c †Dhoni b Curran
60410150.00 In 2020610 Career166185
TK Curran
not out
100910111.11 In 20201010 Career351388
JC Archer
not out
270804337.50 In 20202704 Career17089
Extras
9 (5w, 3nb, 1b)
000000.00
Total
7/216 (20 overs, 10.8rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar403118831 In 20203153/15 Career36349
SM Curran403338931 In 20204184/11 Career1478
L Ngidi4056114725 In 20204154/10 Career1594
RA Jadeja4040010604 In 20202115/16 Career110448
PP Chawla4055114416 In 20202154/17 Career152408
Chennai Super Kings innigs
6/200 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
M Vijay
c Curran b Gopal
2102130100.00 In 20202230 Career260924691
SR Watson
b Tewatia
3302114157.14 In 20203724 Career5089458263
F du Plessis
c †Samson b Archer
7203717194.59 In 202013077 Career217618270
SM Curran
st †Samson b Tewatia
170612283.33 In 20203524 Career130157
RD Gaikwad
st †Samson b Tewatia
001000.00 In 2020000 Career000
KM Jadhav
c †Samson b Curran
2201630137.50 In 20202230 Career11019538
MS Dhoni
not out
2901703170.58 In 20202903 Career4461297212
RA Jadeja
not out
1020050.00 In 20201120 Career193813765
Extras
5 (5w, 3nb, 1b)
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Total
6/200 (20 overs, 10rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
JD Unadkat4044011323 In 2020035/25 Career77296
JC Archer4026171312 In 20201133/15 Career71489
S Gopal4038110651 In 2020164/16 Career39189
TK Curran4054114616 In 2020164/22 Career49227
R Tewatia403739704 In 2020373/18 Career1798

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) showcased a thrilling clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This high-scoring encounter was one for the record books as Rajasthan Royals set an imposing target of 216 runs, while Chennai Super Kings tried valiantly but ultimately fell short, finishing their innings at 200 runs.

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals made a strong statement with explosive performances from their top-order batsmen. Sanju Samson led the charge with a dazzling innings of 74 runs off just 32 balls, showcasing his prowess with the bat, including 9 sixes. Steven Smith also contributed significantly, scoring 69 runs off 47 deliveries. Despite a shaky start with the early dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal for just 6 runs, Rajasthan capitalized, posting a formidable total of 216 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, with a remarkable run rate of 10.8.

In response, Chennai Super Kings put forth a valiant effort, anchored by Faf du Plessis, who scored a commendable 72 runs off 37 balls, including 7 sixes. However, the team's innings was punctuated by struggles as wickets fell at regular intervals. After a decent start, the middle-order collapsed with only M Vijay, Shane Watson, and Kedar Jadhav making minor contributions. As the innings progressed, MS Dhoni attempted to anchor the chase, scoring an unbeaten 29 runs, but the required run rate proved to be too steep. Chennai ended their innings at 200 runs, falling 16 runs short of Rajasthan's total.

The standout bowlers for Rajasthan included Rahul Tewatia, who took 3 wickets for 37 runs, and Jofra Archer, who kept things tight by allowing just 26 runs with a wicket to his name as well. The match concluded with Rajasthan Royals taking the victory by 16 runs, solidifying their strong start in the tournament and providing fans with a memorable display of T20 cricket.

Ultimately, this match will be remembered for its explosive batting performances and strategic bowling, leaving fans eager for the next clash in the 2020 IPL season.


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