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Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai · · Toss: Gujarat Titans (field)
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Toss
Gujarat Titans (field)
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Venue
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets B Sai Sudharsan starred with B Sai Sudharsan: 87 off 46 (4x4, 7x6).

Match Summary

Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings in this T20 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai.

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets

Toss: Gujarat Titans elected to field

Chennai Super Kings: 158/7 (20.0 overs)

Gujarat Titans: 162/2 (17.0 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

Against the backdrop of Chennai Super Kings's a critical phase difficulties, Death RPO 14.0 (10 boundaries). the team had defensive difficulties in the 5th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 19 runs. the team faced pressure in the 4th over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 5th and 5th overs.

Scorecard Summary

Chennai Super Kings158/7 (20.0 ov)
BatterRBSR
RD Gaikwadnot out7460123.3
S Dubebowled2217129.4
J Overtoncaught186300.0
Kartik Sharmacaught159166.7
SV Samsoncaught111573.3
Urvil Patelcaught43133.3
D Breviscaught2922.2
SN Khancaught010.0
Total158/7(20.0 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
K Rabada42536.3
Arshad Khan444211.0
MJ Suthar32217.3
Mohammed Siraj42315.8
Rashid Khan121021.0
JO Holder42305.8
Gujarat Titans162/2 (17.0 ov)
BatterRBSR
B Sai Sudharsancaught8746189.1
JC Buttlernot out3930130.0
Shubman Gillstumped3323143.5
Washington Sundarnot out11100.0
Total162/2(17.0 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
Noor Ahmad42917.3
AJ Hosein3.446112.6
S Dube1707.0
A Kamboj31605.3
J Overton228014.0
Gurjapneet Singh336012.0

Key Performers

  • 🏏 B Sai Sudharsan: 87 off 46 (4x4, 7x6)
  • 🏏 RD Gaikwad: 74 off 60 (6x4, 4x6)
  • 🏏 JC Buttler: 39 off 30 (4x4, 1x6)
  • 🏏 Shubman Gill: 33 off 23 (1x4, 3x6)
  • 🎳 K Rabada: 3/25 (4 ov)
  • 🎳 Arshad Khan: 2/44 (4 ov)

Turning Points

  • Partnership (over 6): 97-run partnership between B Sai Sudharsan and JC Buttler from over 7
  • Collapse (over 4): Collapse: 3 wickets for 19 runs (SV Samson, Urvil Patel, SN Khan)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 3): Wicket cluster in overs 4-4 (SV Samson, Urvil Patel)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 3): Wicket cluster in overs 4-5 (Urvil Patel, SN Khan)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 17): Wicket cluster in overs 18-19 (Kartik Sharma, J Overton)

Innings Phases

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 28 runs, 3 wickets at 4.7 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 68 runs, 1 wickets at 7.6 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 62 runs, 3 wickets at 12.4 RPO

Gujarat Titans:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 55 runs, 0 wickets at 9.2 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 83 runs, 1 wickets at 9.2 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 24 runs, 1 wickets at 14.4 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Gujarat Titans:

  • K Rabada 4-0-25-3 (Econ: 6.25)
  • Arshad Khan 4-0-44-2 (Econ: 11.00)
  • MJ Suthar 3-0-22-1 (Econ: 7.33)
  • Mohammed Siraj 4-0-23-1 (Econ: 5.75)
  • Rashid Khan 1-0-21-0 (Econ: 21.00)
  • JO Holder 4-0-23-0 (Econ: 5.75)

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Noor Ahmad 4-0-29-1 (Econ: 7.25)
  • AJ Hosein 3.4-0-46-1 (Econ: 12.55)
  • S Dube 1-0-7-0 (Econ: 7.00)
  • A Kamboj 3-0-16-0 (Econ: 5.33)
  • J Overton 2-0-28-0 (Econ: 14.00)
  • Gurjapneet Singh 3-0-36-0 (Econ: 12.00)

Conclusion

Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings — Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets. The victory was built on B Sai Sudharsan: 87 off 46 (4x4, 7x6). Chennai Super Kings posted 158/7 and Gujarat Titans replied with 162/2.

Gujarat Titans performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 15: impact 0.83. Gujarat Titans steadied things in a critical phase — Finishing partnership: 96 runs (9.76 RPO). Gujarat Titans steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 57 runs (9.0 RPO).

Execution Errors

Gujarat Titans faced challenges in a critical phase, where Death RPO 12.0 (1 boundaries). Against the backdrop of AJ Hosein's the death overs difficulties, AJ Hosein conceded at 12.6 economy in 3.4 overs.

Strategic Successes

Chennai Super Kings made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 5.33 (3w). Chennai Super Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 53 runs (7.57 RPO).

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