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Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Guwahati · · Toss: Rajasthan Royals (field)
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Toss
Rajasthan Royals (field)
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Venue
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Guwahati
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Format
T20
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Series
Indian Premier League

Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets V Suryavanshi starred with V Suryavanshi: 52 off 17 (4x4, 5x6).

Match Summary

Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings in this T20 match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Guwahati.

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets

Toss: Rajasthan Royals elected to field

Chennai Super Kings: 127/10 (20.0 overs)

Rajasthan Royals: 128/2 (13.2 overs)

Why the Loser Lost

the team had defensive difficulties in the 4th over — the batting side suffered a collapse of 3 wickets for 17 runs. the team faced pressure in the 2nd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 3rd and 4th overs. the team faced pressure in the 3rd over, where the batting side lost a cluster of wickets between the 4th and 5th overs.

Scorecard Summary

Chennai Super Kings127/10 (20.5 ov)
BatterRBSR
J Overtonrun out4336119.4
Kartik Sharmalbw1815120.0
SN Khanlbw1712141.7
A Kambojnot out7977.8
S Dubecaught64150.0
SV Samsonbowled6785.7
RD Gaikwadbowled61154.5
MJ Henrycaught and bowled5771.4
MW Shortcaught2728.6
Noor Ahmadcaught1911.1
A Mhatrecaught010.0
Total127/10(20.5 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
RA Jadeja31926.3
JC Archer42025.0
Sandeep Sharma2.42328.6
N Burger43228.0
Ravi Bishnoi31615.3
Brijesh Sharma31715.7
Rajasthan Royals128/2 (13.2 ov)
BatterRBSR
V Suryavanshicaught5217305.9
YBK Jaiswalnot out3836105.6
Dhruv Jurelbowled189200.0
R Paragnot out1411127.3
Total128/2(13.2 ov)
BowlerORWEcon
A Kamboj32729.0
MW Short0.1106.0
J Overton114014.0
KK Ahmed31806.0
Noor Ahmad228014.0
MJ Henry340013.3

Key Performers

  • 🏏 V Suryavanshi: 52 off 17 (4x4, 5x6)
  • 🏏 J Overton: 43 off 36 (2x4, 2x6)
  • 🏏 YBK Jaiswal: 38 off 36 (3x4, 1x6)
  • 🎳 JC Archer: 2/20 (4 ov)
  • 🎳 RA Jadeja: 2/19 (3 ov)
  • 🎳 Ravi Bishnoi: 1/16 (3 ov)

Turning Points

  • Collapse (over 3): Collapse: 3 wickets for 17 runs (SV Samson, RD Gaikwad, A Mhatre)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 1): Wicket cluster in overs 2-3 (SV Samson, RD Gaikwad)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 2): Wicket cluster in overs 3-4 (RD Gaikwad, A Mhatre)
  • Wicket Cluster (over 7): Wicket cluster in overs 8-8 (SN Khan, S Dube)
  • Partnership (over 0): 75-run partnership between V Suryavanshi and YBK Jaiswal from over 1

Innings Phases

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 41 runs, 4 wickets at 6.8 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 52 runs, 4 wickets at 5.8 RPO
  • Death (Ov 16-20): 34 runs, 2 wickets at 7.3 RPO

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Powerplay (Ov 1-6): 74 runs, 0 wickets at 12.3 RPO
  • Middle (Ov 7-15): 54 runs, 2 wickets at 8.8 RPO

Bowling Analysis

Rajasthan Royals:

  • RA Jadeja 3-0-19-2 (Econ: 6.33)
  • JC Archer 4-0-20-2 (Econ: 5.00)
  • Sandeep Sharma 2.4-0-23-2 (Econ: 8.62)
  • N Burger 4-0-32-2 (Econ: 8.00)
  • Ravi Bishnoi 3-0-16-1 (Econ: 5.33)
  • Brijesh Sharma 3-0-17-1 (Econ: 5.67)

Chennai Super Kings:

  • A Kamboj 3-0-27-2 (Econ: 9.00)
  • MW Short 0.1-0-1-0 (Econ: 6.00)
  • J Overton 1-0-14-0 (Econ: 14.00)
  • KK Ahmed 3-0-18-0 (Econ: 6.00)
  • Noor Ahmad 2-0-28-0 (Econ: 14.00)
  • MJ Henry 3-0-40-0 (Econ: 13.33)

Conclusion

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings — Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets. The victory was built on V Suryavanshi: 52 off 17 (4x4, 5x6). Chennai Super Kings posted 127/10 and Rajasthan Royals replied with 128/2.

Rajasthan Royals made a tactical change in a critical phase — Powerplay RPO 9.83 (1w). Rajasthan Royals performed adequately in a critical phase, where Key wicket over 19: impact 0.99. In a critical phase, Rajasthan Royals put in a steady effort — Key wicket over 10: impact 0.81.

Execution Errors

Against the backdrop of Noor Ahmad's the death overs difficulties, Noor Ahmad conceded at an economy of 14.0 in 2 overs. MJ Henry faced challenges in the death overs, where MJ Henry conceded at an economy of 13.3 in 3 overs.

Strategic Successes

Rajasthan Royals steadied things in a critical phase — Acceleration partnership: 75 runs (12.16 RPO). Chennai Super Kings steadied things in a critical phase — Rescue partnership: 31 runs (7.75 RPO).

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