Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has won their second consecutive win in the Indian Premier League-2024. The team defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 63 runs in the 7th match of the current season on Monday. With this win, CSK has come to the top of the points table with 4 points. Chennai defeated RCB in the season opener at this ground.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious once again in the Indian Premier League-2024, securing their second consecutive win. Their impressive 63-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 7th match of the season propelled CSK to the top of the points table with 4 points. CSK had previously defeated RCB in the season opener at the same venue.
Chasing a target of 207 runs at the Chepauk Stadium, Gujarat could only score 143 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Earlier, batting first, Chennai scored 206 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Rachin Ravindra (46 off 20 balls) and Shivam Dubey (51 off 23 balls) played explosive innings, while captain Ruturaj Gawkwad contributed 46 runs off 36 balls. Rashid Khan got two wickets.
For Gujarat, Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer with 37 runs. Wriddhiman Saha and David Miller scored 21-21 runs. The rest of the batter couldn’t do much. For Chennai, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman and Tushar Deshpande took 2-2 wickets.
Dhoni’s flying catch, Vijay Shankar returns to pavilion
Gujarat lost the third wicket in the 8th over. Vijay Shankar scored 12 runs. MS Dhoni catches Shankar’s flying catch off Daryl Mitchell. After this over, Gujarat’s score was 57/3.
Pathiran bowled the fastest ball of the season, speed 150.5
In the 9th over, Matheesh Pathirana bowled a speed of 150.5 kilometers per hour. This is the fastest ball of this season. After the over, Gujarat’s score was 67/3.
Shivam Dubey emerged as the star player in the match against Gujarat Titans, clinching the Man of the Match title. He showcased remarkable batting skills, smashing 51 runs off just 23 balls, including 4 sixes and 2 fours.
