CSK vs RR Scorecard, Highlights: CSK clinches a convincing 5-wicket victory against RR

CSK vs RR Scorecard, Highlights: CSK clinches a convincing 5-wicket victory against RR

Player of the Match, Simarjeet: I'm very thankful to the CSK management, physio and the trainer. They treated me so well when I was injured the whole year. We saw how the pitch played. The captain and me had a chat and decided bowling into the wicket was the right thing to do.

CSK skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad: Wonderful feeling, especially winning the final game of the league stage. We were cruising after the powerplay but we let the opposition in with wickets. But we had the kind of batters to finish the job and didn't take pressure. We would like to play on such pitches where it will keep our bowlers in the game, the spinners as well. Bowling into the wicket is the plan usually here when it's slow. But sometimes it flattens out and the yorker and the use of two short balls becomes important. But slow pace off is a good ploy here.

CSK vs RR Scorecard, Highlights: CSK clinches a convincing 5-wicket victory against RR

CSK secured a convincing victory in the end. It appeared that RR struggled to find the right batting approach for a significant portion of their innings. The pitch didn't seem like a 141-run surface, indicating that they left at least 25 runs on the table. This was evident from CSK's strong performance in the powerplay. With a modest target to chase, Rachin and Mitchell took on the roles of aggressors, while Rutu played the anchor's role effectively.

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali steer the ship forward for CSK

Ruturaj Gaikwad is playing a captain's knock, slightly slow at the moment but that's the need of the hour. The pitch is a tricky one, the ball is gripping and run-scoring is challenging.. 

RR need wickets to get back into the game, Chahal has already taken a wicket and will be looking for a couple more scalps in his remaining 3 overs.

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: CSK off to a brilliant start in the powerplay

Rachin Ravindra has started off brilliantly, his aggressive approach has put CSK in a good position in the chase. Captain Ruturaj has played second fiddle so far. 

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: Rajasthan Royals end with 141/5 in 20 overs

On a slow and challenging pitch, RR have managed to reach 141 runs in their allotted 20 overs. From the onset, it was an uphill battle, with CSK consistently applying pressure, preventing RR from gaining momentum. Despite a promising 42-run partnership by the openers during the powerplay, wickets fell quickly thereafter.

Simarjeet was the pick of the bowlers for CSK with three important wickets.

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson steady the ship for RR

Parag and Samson have built a brilliant partnership, and removed RR out of trouble but they are still far away from getting to a formidable total here. It will be interesting to see how many more runs can be added to the innings tally. 

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: Rajasthan Royals get off to a slow and sedate start

Jos Buttler and Yashsvi Jaiswal are off to a very cautious start, the pitch looks dry and run-making will prove to be difficult. Excellent start by Deshpande and Theekshana. 

RR: 14/0 in 3 overs

Buttler: 11

Jaiswal: 3

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: Captain interviews

CSK Captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad: Dew is not a factor, doesn't matter if we bat or ball first. The pitch will remain the same throughout the game. In these conditions, you need to prepare mentally. We spoke about the areas we need to improve. You need to be in a good head space and deliver what's expected. We got the right balance, Rachin and I will open, Mitchell will bat at number 3. Theekshana comes in for Santner. Need to believe and back yourself. We want to win every game possible, you got to have the right mindset.

Rajasthan royals captain, Sanju Samson: We would like to bat first. Looks like a decent wicket, don't expect any dew. Change of conditions and weather, got time to adapt to it. Need to give it all in this game. Need to stick to what has worked for us. Need to do our basic processes, just taking care of the controllables. Need to perform as a batsman, results have to go your way to feel happy. Jurel is back.

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: TOSS

TOSS: Rajasthan Royals win the toss and opt to bat first.

CSK vs RR Live Score and Updates: IPL 2024, Match 61

Hello and welcome to Cricket Addictor's live blog of the 61st match of the IPL 2024 played between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the Chidambaram Stadium.