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IPL: Chennai win thriller by 4 wickets

 Thu, 11 April 2019
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23:54

IPL: Chennai win thriller by 4 wickets

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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 155-6 (20 Ovs) | Scorecard  

Stokes has the ball of the last over. Jadeja slips, Stokes is also on the ground and the ball travels for six runs. Chennai need 12 from 5 balls. It is called no ball. Free hit! What has stokes done? Has the match slipped from Rajasthan? 

Chennai need 8 from 4 balls. Stokes removes Dhoni. Bowled! Dhoni gone for 58 from 43 balls. Santner  is the new batsman. Another no ball for height. Three runs for Chennai and a free hit! Oh horror it is revoked. Dhoni runs onto the field and is seen talking animatedly to the umpires. Chennai need 4 runs from last ball. 

Santner on strike. Wide! What is happening to Stokes here! Six runs! Chennai has done it!

Chennai win by four wickets!
23:35

IPL: Chennai need 18 runs from 6 balls

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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 134-5 (19 Ovs) | Scorecard  

Jadeja is the new batsman. Nine runs from the over and a wicket. 

Archer bowls his last over. Dhoni sprints to take a single. Jadeja take a single. Over to Dhoni , what is he thinking? Runs two quick singles. Half century for Dhoni. Dhoni leaps on the ball, another two runs. Something in wrong. Dhoni is sitting on the field. Physio is out there. Dhoni is stretching. Did the bouncer made him uncomfortable? Dhoni has the last laught. Sends the last ball for a boundary .
23:25

IPL: Stokes strikes; Rayudu gone for 57


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 119-5 (17.4 Ovs) | Scorecard 

Rahane trusts Stokes to make a difference here. Dhoni faces Stokes. Good start, no run. One bounce, boundary. Much needed boundary for Chennai to deep square leg boundary. Another delivery is called wide. Stokes strikes! Rayudu slams the ball high up. Kulkarni takes a fine catch. Rayudu walks backs coring 57 off 47 balls.
23:19

IPL: Chennai need 39 runs from 18 balls to win


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 113-4 (17 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Archer in attack now. Dhoni takes a single. Rayudu and Dhoni run two quick singles. Dhawal Kulkarni does well to save a boundary. 
That hit Dhoni's helmet. He takes a single. Seven runs from the over.
23:14

IPL: Chennai require 46 runs from 24 balls to win

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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 106-4 (16 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Shreyas Gopal has the ball now. Chennai are in a better position now. Dhoni and Rayudu rotate strike by taking singles. Five runs from the over.
23:09

IPL: Rayudu slams half century


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 101-4 (15 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Unadkat returns. After three singles, Rayudu hits a huge six. A dot ball and four more runs for Rayudu and that brings up his half century.
23:01

IPL: Chennai require 64 runs from 36 balls

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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 88-4 (14 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Shreyas Gopal continues. Three singles for Chennai. Dhoni sends the ball for six runs. The man in form went down on one knee and sent it out over the long on. Chennai is getting one six per over. Not bad. 10 runs from the over. Chennai 78-4 after 13 overs. 

Stokes has the ball now. Dhoni takes a single. Rayudu on strike. What a confident six runs! 10 runs from the over.
22:51

Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 68-4 (12 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Riyan Parag has the ball now. Rayudu takes two quick runs. Dhoni gets the strike and he hammers another huge six. And then takes a single. Down the ground and four runs for Rayudu to end the over. 14 runs from the over. 

Archer is brought into attack now. Dhoni faces Archer. Run out chance missed! Dhoni sends back Rayudu. Four runs from the over.
22:43

IPL: Rayudu, Dhoni steady Chennai


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 50-4 (10 Ovs) |  Scorecard   

Riyan Parag continues. Runs coming in singles. Seven runs from the over.

After strategic time out, Gopal continues. Rayudu takes a single and over to Dhoni. The skipper takes proceedings into the own hands now. Sends the ball into the stands for a huge six. 11 runs from the over.

Chennai need 102 runs from 60 balls.
22:33
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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 32-4 (8 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Riyan Parag is the new bowler. Rayudu faces the youngster, no run. Takes a single and Dhoni on strike. Does well to keep Dhoni quiet. Two runs for Dhoni from the last ball and he is off the mark. Just three runs from the over. 

Shreyas Gopal is the new bowler. Just five runs from the over. Gopal is managing to turn the ball. Chennai might be in trouble here.
22:24

IPL: Chennai 4 down; in trouble


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 24-4 (6 Ovs) | Scorecard   

Kulkarni continues. Kedar steals a single. Three dot balls. Rayudu slams a much needed six runs! He steps out and sends the ball over the long on boundary. Two to end the over. Seven runs from the over. Chennai 24-3 After 5 overs. 

Archer is the new bowler. Big appeal, he is confident. Smith also agrees. Captain Rahane goes for review. Rajasthan lose the review. It did not cut. Ben Stokes takes a sensational catch. He leaps into the air and takes with both his hands at backward point. Jadhav gone for 1 from 6 balls. The legendary Dhoni walks in to bat.
22:14

IPL: Chennai lose Faf du Plessis

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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 15-3 (4 Ovs) | Scorecard  

Kulkarni continues. Five runs from the over. 

Unadkat has the ball now. Tripathi does well to save a boundary. Three runs for du Plessis. Rajasthn players are charged up. What a catch from Tripathi! du Plessis gone scoring 7 from 10 balls.
22:03

IPL: Chennai lose two quick wickets

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Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 5-2 (2 Ovs) | Scorecard  

Unadkat is coming from the other end. Faf du Plessis faces him, no run. After three dot ball, takes a single. Raina on strike, four runs! Direct hit at the non strikers end. Archer has a good throw. Raina gone scoring 4 off 4 balls. Ambati Rayudu is the new batsman.
21:56

IPL: Dhawal Kulkarni strikes, Watson dismissed


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai 0-1 (1 Ovs) | Scorecard 

Dhawal Kulkarni has the ball.Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis are out in the middle. Watson faces Kulkarni, big shout. Umpire not interested. No run. Three dot balls. Oh Kulkarni strikes. Watson bowled! Gone for duck! Suresh Raina is the new batsman. What a start for Rajasthan! Dream over for Kulkarni. Maiden wicket!
21:34

IPL: Rajasthan set 152 target for Chennai


Rajasthan 151-7 (20 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard  

Last over from Shardul Thakur. Gopal takes two quick runs. Much needed boundary for Gopal. Sends it down the ground. Six runs! The full delivery it sent over the long off. A single and Archer on strike. Four runs to short fine leg boundary! 150 up for Rajasthan. Single to end the over and Rajasthan innings. 18 runs from the last over. Rajasthan set 152 for victory for Chennai.
21:29

IPL: Chahar dismisses Stokes; Rajasthan 7 down


Rajasthan 133-7 (19 Ovs) vs Chennai |  Scorecard  

Thakur in attack. Stokes takes two quick runs. He needs to be on strike. Brilliant fielding on the boundary line from Faf du Plessis. Saved two runs. Right now runs coming in sigles, Rajasthan need big runs. Eight runs from the over. Rajasthan 125-6 after 18 overs. 

Chahar strikes! Gets the big wicket of Ben Stokes. Sends his stumps crushing. Stokes gone for 28 off 26 balls. Rajasthan seven down. Shreyas Gopal is the new batsman and is off to start with a single. Chahar has been such a successful bowler for Chennai. Gopal hammers a high shot, looks like a six but no...four runs. Stops just on the ropes. Eight runs and 1 wicket from the over.
21:18
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Rajasthan 117-6 (17 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard  

Jofra Archer is the new batsman. Imran Tahir continues. Stokes takes a single. Archer on strike and steals a single again. Stokes hammers the much needed boundary to to beat short third man. Last ball is dramatic. Archer makes his ground and steals two runs. 10 runs from the over. Rajasthan 113-6 after 16 overs. 

Archer faces Jadeja, no runs. Jadeja bowls a tight over. Beautiful spell, just four runs from the over.
21:10

IPL: 100 comes up but Rajasthan 6 down


Rajasthan 103-6 (15 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard  

Imran Tahir continues. Riyan treats the full toss to a boundary over short midwicket. Dot ball and another boundary for the youngster. Nine runs from the over. Rajasthan 98-5 after 14 overs. 

Thakur is brought into the attack. Riyan Parag takes a single. Stokes on strike, a wide ball brings up Rajasthan's 100 runs. Edge and gone! Dhoni takes a simple catch. Polite appeal from the bowler and Parag already walking back. He is gone for 16 off 14 balls. 

Five runs and a wicket form the over. 
20:59

Rajasthan 89-5 (13 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard  

The youngster Riyan Parag is on strike. The 17-year-old does well to take a single off Imran Tahir's over. Six singles from the over. After 12 overs, Rajasthan 85-5. 

Santner comes into attack. Stokes steals a single. The boundaries have dried up. Four singles from the over.
20:54

IPL: Jadeja strikes again, dismisses Smith

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Rajasthan 79-5 (11 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard  

Chennai's danger man, Imran Tahir is here! Dhoni wants to do more damage to Rajasthan. Tahir just gives three runs from his over. Rajasthan 74-4 after 10 overs. Run rate has come down drastically. 

Jadeja continues. Jadeja bags his 100th wicket. Smith tries to sweep to deep midwicket but Rayudu takes another fine catch. Smith is gone for 15 off 22 balls. Rajasthan in trouble.
20:47

IPL: Jadeja strikes, Rajasthan 4 down

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Rajasthan 71-4 (9 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard 

Jadeja continues. After a dot ball and few singles, Tripathi hammers a boundary to the long-off. But Oh no! Loses his wicket! What a fine catch from Kedar Jadhav. He leaps and takes a stunning catch. Tripathi gone for 100 runs from 12 balls. Ben stokes is the new batsman. Scores two.
20:41

Rajasthan 64-3 (8 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard 

Ravindra Jadeja is the new bowler. Just four singles from the over. 

Santner  continues from the other end. Tripathi dropped! Dhoni does the unbelievable. Six runs from the over.
20:41

IPL: 50 comes up for Rajasthan but lose Samson


Rajasthan 48-3 (6 Ovs) vs Chennai |  Scorecard 

Samson faces Chahar and takes a single. Steve Smith is the new batsman. Smith picks a gap and four runs between midwicket and mid-on. Rajasthan 53-2 after 5 overs. 

Santner continues. Substitute fielder Shorey takes a catch in three attempts. Sanju Samson gone for 6 off 6 balls. Trouble for Rajasthan, losing too many wickets. Rahul Tripathi is the new batsman. Just a single and a wicket from the over AT the end of powerplay, Rajasthan 54-3.
20:26

IPL: Thakur dismisses Buttler; Rajasthan 2 down

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Rajasthan 48-2 (4 Ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard 

Buttler welcomes Shardul Thakur with a boundary at the fine leg. Another four runs towards extra cover. Four more runs down leg side. Rayudu takes a simple catch at and Buttler gone for 23 off 10 balls.
20:18

IPL: Chahar removes well-set Rahane


Rajasthan 35-1 (3 Ovs) vs Chennai

Chahar continues, dot ball. Rahane hits a classic shot and four runs between the point and cover. Big appeal from Chahar. Dhoni goes in for DRS. The skipper doesn't look convinced but goes with the bowler. Rahane was struck on the knee flap in front of middle and leg. Since it is hitting the leg stump, Rahane is gone. Good call by Chahar. Rahane gone for 14 runs from 11 balls. Sanju Samson is the new batsman. And he starts with a boundary.
20:10

IPL: Rahane, Buttler score quick runs for Rajasthan

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Rajasthan 25-0 (2 Ovs) vs Chennai 

Chennai led by Dhoni are out in the middle. Rajasthan captain Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler will open the batting for the hosts. Deepak Chahar opens the bowling for Chennai and Rahane is off the mark with a single. Nothing wrong with the Chahar delivery but Jos Buttler sends it to the midwicket boundary. After a dot ball, Buttler sends the ball into the stands for six runs! Rajasthan 11 runs without any loss after the end of first over. 

Mitchell Santner comes from the other end. Just playing in his second IPL game. Now it is Rahane's turn to hit boundary. After two dot balls, two boundaries for the skipper. The next delivery, even Dhoni, could not stop. Five runs for Rajasthan. Santner gets back with an exceptional ball. Rahane was puzzled. Single to end the over.
19:53

17-year-old Riyan Parag makes his IPL debut

Rajasthan will desperately seek to revive their campaign when they host formidable Chennai.  

Rajasthan are currently lying in the penultimate spot in the eight-team standings with just one win out of five games.
19:46

IPL: Dhoni wins toss; elect to bowl vs Rajasthan

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane walk out for the toss.  Chennai win the toss and opt to bowl.  

There are few changes in Chennai squad. Harbhajan Singh and Scott Kuggeleijn won't be playing. Santner and Shardul are in for them. 

In Rajasthan team Sanju Samson is fit. Riyan Parag and Unadkat are also in. 

Playing XI 

Rajasthan:  Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Jos Buttler (wk), Sanju Samson, Steven Smith, Rahul Tripathi, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Riyan Parag, Jaydev Unadkat, Dhawal Kulkarni.

Chennai: Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (capt, wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Imran Tahir
00:23

Pollard's blast helps MI edge past Punjab

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Mumbai 198-7 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-4 | Scorecard

Kieron Pollard smashed a brilliant 83 to help Mumbai Indians clinch a thrilling three-wicket against Kings XI Punjab, in the IPL, in Mumbai.

Pollard smashed 10 sixes and three fours in his 31-ball knock to help Mumbai bounce back in the closing stages as they registered a narrow victory off the final ball of the match.

At one stage, Punjab looked in control as Mumbai needed 54 from four overs for victory with four wickets, before Pollard took centrestage.

He hit Sam Curran for a couple of sixes in the 17th over before Shami bowled a tight over, conceding just eight runs, leaving Mumbai to get 32 from two overs for victory.

Pollard then smashed Curran for a boundary and another couple of sixes to bring the equation down to 15 from the final over.

Pollard hit Ankit Rajpoot for a six and boundary in the final over before his dismissal made things interesting at the end but Alzarri Joseph kept his cool to take Mumbai to victory.

Earlier, K L Rahul smashed his maiden IPL hundred while Chris Gayle struck a 36-ball 63 to power Kings XI Punjab to an imposing 197 for four.

Gayle, who smashed seven towering sixes and also hit three fours, laid the platform for the big total with his opening partner Rahul, who carried his bat through to remain unconquered on 100, laced with six sixes and as many fours.

The duo's 116-run stand in 77 balls took MI by storm.
00:13

Mumbai edge past Punjab by 3 wickets

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Mumbai 198-7 (20 ovs) vs Punjab 197-4 | Scorecard

Curran to bowl the 19th over. The first ball is a wide pitched up delivery as Pollard hammers it over the covers for a four. He repeats the shot next ball but this time the fielder is placed perfectly to stop it.

Curran makes the mistake of bowling it on length as Pollard clubs it down the ground for a six.

Curran fails to learn from his mistake. He pitches it on the stumps this time and Pollard lofts it high over the long-on fence for another six, to bring the margin down to 16 from eight balls.

He then sensibly drives the fifth ball to sweeper cover for a single and this time he takes the single, giving Joseph the strike for just the final over.

Joseph is unable to get a run off the final delivery as Mumbai need 15 from the final over for victory.

Rajpoot, who was off the ground after his first spell, comes back to bowl the crucial final over.

He starts with a no-ball as he oversteps and Pollard flicks it over midwicket for a six and also gets a free hit in the process.

The next ball is a full toss as Pollard swings it over short fine leg for a four to bring the equation down to four from five balls.

But to add some late twist to the proceedings, Rajpoot gets revenge with the wicket of Pollard. The MI captain, who struck a brilliant 83 from 31 balls, hitting 10 sixes and three fours, pulls a short ball straight to Miller at deep midwicket.

Mumbai need 4 from 4 balls with three wickets in hand.

Joseph on strike as he taps a full toss gently back to the bowler for a precious dot ball for Punjab.

Joseph then drives the fourth ball down to long-on for a single and Chahar then clips a yorker to deep midwicket for one.

2 runs needed from final ball for victory!

Rajpoot bowls a length ball as Joseph drives it to long-on and Chahar does well to rush back for the second, putting in the dive at the moment to give Mumbai a thrilling win.

Mumbai clinch a thrilling three-wicket victory off the final ball of the match in a nail-biting finish.

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