Four-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, at last, break their losing streak in IPL 15, by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high scoring match, CSK batted first, and put up a big score of 216 for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs, credits going to Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa for their respective innings. RCB coming to bat in the second innings was able to score 193 for the loss of 9 wickets but survived till 20 overs. Here are 3 factors to consider from the match.
Brilliant knock by Shivan Dube and Robin Uthappa
The first thing in the match, which paved the path toward CSK breaking their losing streak was the impressive knocks by Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa. In the first 10 overs, the score was around 60, but in the last 10 overs, these two just destroyed every bowler that came their way. Uthappa scored a brilliant 88 of 50 balls with 4 fours and 9 sixes, and Dube played a magnificent knock of 95 of 46 balls with 5 fours and 8 sixes, at a strike rate of 206.52.
Terrific bowling by CSK’s Maheesh Theekshana
Srilankan youngster Maheesh Theekshana also played a significant role in leading CSK towards victory. Though wickets started to fall at infrequent intervals for RCB, they were chasing well. In that situation, the 21-year-old took 4 wickets and showcased terrific off-break spin bowling to all.
Bravo getting rid of Karthik
When all of the RCB batters got back to the pavilion, only Dinesh Karthik was there being a lone wolf. He has been in good form this season, as he’s finishing well in all the matches for RCB. This time also, he was batting tremendously well, as he scored 34 of 14 deliveries with 2 fours and 3 sixes, and CSK fans were desperate to get him out. Soon their star bowler Bravo came and got out Dinesh Karthik with a catch out in the hands of skipper Jadeja.
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