37th

Match

IPL No : #801

Mon, 19 October 2020, Starts from 19:30

Chennai Super Kings - 5/125 (20 ov)

Rajasthan Royals - 3/129 (17.3 ov)

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/125 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SM Curran
c Buttler b Gopal
220251188.00 In 2020121710 Career2162013
F du Plessis
c Buttler b Archer
100910111.11 In 20203753610 Career242121173
SR Watson
c Tewatia b Kartik Tyagi
80320266.66 In 20202853212 Career5337488271
AT Rayudu
c †Samson b Tewatia
130192068.42 In 2020250209 Career3550298129
MS Dhoni
run out (Archer/†Samson)
2802820100.00 In 2020164116 Career4596308215
RA Jadeja
not out
3503040116.66 In 2020194198 Career212115473
KM Jadhav
not out
4070057.14 In 20206270 Career11419938
Extras
5 (1w, 1nb, 2lb, 1b)
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Total
5/125 (20 overs, 6.25rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
JC Archer4020151120 In 2020131203/15 Career83596
AS Rajpoot10808210 In 20202235/14 Career24192
Kartik Tyagi4035191170 In 20206511/29 Career651
BA Stokes302709421 In 2020083/15 Career29232
S Gopal4014141200 In 20207664/16 Career45249
R Tewatia4018151100 In 20207643/18 Career21155
Rajasthan Royals innigs
3/129 (17.3 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
BA Stokes
b Chahar
1901130172.72 In 202080120 Career8436633
RV Uthappa
c †Dhoni b Hazlewood
4090044.44 In 2020128143 Career4539449159
SV Samson
c †Dhoni b Chahar
003000.00 In 20202361019 Career2445180108
SPD Smith
not out
260342076.47 In 2020246238 Career307227475
JC Buttler
not out
7004872145.83 In 20202622213 Career2253216100
Extras
7 (1w, 1nb, 2lb, 1b)
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Total
3/126 (17.3 overs, 7.2rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar4118251720 In 202010883/15 Career43422
JR Hazlewood4019151420 In 20201243/16 Career2775
RA Jadeja101107210 In 20204405/16 Career112477
SN Thakur403409831 In 20209563/19 Career45329
SM Curran10606200 In 202010744/11 Career20134
PP Chawla3032011541 In 20206374/17 Career156430

The 37th match of the IPL 2020, held on October 19 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a gripping encounter.

Batting first, CSK struggled to find momentum, concluding their innings at a modest score of 125 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The team's innings was highlighted by a crucial knock from Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 35 runs off 30 balls, including 4 boundaries, and remained not out at the end of the innings. Sam Curran contributed with a quick 22 runs off 25 balls, while MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu chipped in with vital runs of 28 and 13, respectively. CSK's innings was characterized by lack of partnerships and slow scoring, leading to a final total of 125 at a run rate of 6.25.

In response, the Rajasthan Royals showcased their batting prowess, efficiently chasing down the target in just 17.3 overs, scoring 129 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Jos Buttler emerged as the star of the show, smashing 70 runs off 48 balls, which included 7 boundaries and 2 sixes. Steve Smith played a steady innings, remaining unbeaten at 26 runs off 34 balls, ensuring that RR crossed the finish line without much difficulty. Ben Stokes added a quickfire 19 runs, though he fell to Deepak Chahar’s bowling.

Rajasthan Royals’ victory by 7 wickets not only secured two critical points for them in the tournament but also highlighted some remarkable individual performances. Jofra Archer and Shreyas Gopal were instrumental in restricting CSK, with Archer taking 1 wicket for just 20 runs in his 4 overs while Gopal snagged 1 wicket for 14 runs.

This match underscored the struggles faced by CSK this season with batting, while the Royals showcased their potential as they remained competitive in the league standings. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how both teams adapt and perform in the upcoming matches.


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