Finance
By: Shree1news, 01 NOV 2020
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s third consecutive fifty helped Chennai beat Punjab by 9 wickets, ending their opposition’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 9 wickets, ending their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs, on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
After electing to bowl first, CSK floundered within the powerplay as KXIP openers KL Rahul (29) and Mayank Agarwal (26) led them to a wholesome 55/1 after six overs. However Dhoni’s aspect quickly turned the tables as they assumed management of the match with fast wickets because of Lungi Ngidi (3/39). Nonetheless, Deepak Hooda’s unbeaten 62-run knock late within the innings guided a lacklustre Punjab to 153/6 on the finish of 20 overs.
Of their chase, Chennai began off brilliantly with the assistance of Faf du Plessis’ 48 which put them on 57/zero on the finish of the powerplay. After the South African departed, his opening accomplice Ruturaj Gaikwad (62*) carried on with the momentum and chased down the goal with the assistance of Ambati Rayudu (30*) with seven balls to spare.
Source: A-N
