MS Dhoni credits Faf du Plessis for CSK's win over SRH in Mumbai. Image Courtesy: BCCI
It turned out to be another thrilling night for the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings.
Faf du Plessis made it count and snatched a win from the jaws of defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chasing a modest 140 to win, the yellow brigade goofed up their game and got restricted to 92/7 at one stage.
Kane Williamson said Hyderabad were nearly 20 runs less against Chennai Super Kings. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Two of Chennai’s most consistent batters, Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu failed to open their account. MS Dhoni, their skipper, was undone by a googly from Rashid Khan. The Afghan spinner ended his spell with figures of 2/11. Pacers Sandeep Sharma and Siddarth Kaul shared four wickets among themselves.
“Always happy when we win. Being in the top two gives you that liberty to have one more game,” Dhoni says.
The skipper spoke on the strategies surrounding the bowling pack. Deepak Chahar’s four overs were bowled before the slogs while a few changes here and there kept the lions in the game.
“It’s good to win a game like this, but what’s more important, is knowing how we can improve. Our bowling combination is the best we have, and from the beginning, I’ve been using different players at different stages to test them. You have to keep shuffling to know who can do what for you, and at what time. It may hurt you sometimes, and the best bowlers are playing these games.” Dhoni said.
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On Faf’s brilliant match-winning knock, Dhoni said it was all about the experience he carries. The Proteas skipper didn’t fire in the previous games but stepped up his game when it mattered the most.
“Faf’s innings is where experience counts. It’s not easy to not play a lot of games, but I always say you need to train your mind as well. That’s where the experience comes in. You visualise what your role is, how you can contribute, and Faf has been brilliant” he said.
