Twitter Erupts After Ruturaj Gaikwad Classy 50 Helps CSK Trump RCB By 8 Wickets
Published - 25 Oct 2020, 07:48 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 11:35 AM
A sumptuous maiden IPL fifty by Ruturaj Gaikwad [65 not-out off 51 balls] and brisk cameos from Faf du Plessis and Ambati Rayudu has helped Chennai Super Kings [CSK] consign the Royal Challengers Bangalore [RCB] to an 8-wicket win in Dubai on Sunday.
Chasing 146 on a slow track, CSK needed to make full use of the first powerplay. And, that is exactly what the duo of Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad did. While Gaikwad played some scintillating strokes, Du Plessis batted as if he was playing tennis against the likes of Mohammed Siraj.
The opening pair lasted for 5.1 overs in which they racked up 46 runs before Morris got rid of Du Plessis (25 off 13 balls)/thanks to a mistimed lofted cover-drive. CSK scored 48 runs in the powerplay but on what was a slow track, they needed to continue with the momentum against the spinners.
Kohli brought Navdeep Saini into the attack after the Time Out and Rayudu ensured he cashed-in as he smoked him for boundaries to take the total to 1-82 in 10 overs.
The duo soon brought up their 50-run-stand and also the 100 runs for CSK in the 11th over courtesy of an audacious six by Ambati Rayudu, taking the equation to just 41 runs off 48 balls. Yuzvendra Chahal cleaned up Ambati Rayudu [39 off 27 balls] immediately after the second ‘Time-out’ before Gaikwad completed a much-deserved maiden IPL 50.
MS Dhoni smashed consecutive boundaries off Chris Morris to bring the equation down to 19 off the last 30 balls. The CSK skipper continued to flex his muscles in the end while Gaikwad ensured that he fittingly scored the winning runs and he did that in style courtesy a four and a six.
Virat Kohli’s 50 guided RCB to 6-145 against CSK
Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore got off to a brisk start as Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch took the attack to CSK’s bowlers.
Padikkal once again enthralled everyone with his exquisite strokeplay while Finch too looked quite positive in his approach. Finch, however, failed to make the most of the start and was undone by Sam Curran, who after seeing Finch charge down the ground, shortened his length to induce a false stroke from the Aussie.
RCB scored 46 runs in the powerplay but the advent of spin on what was a very slow track meant that they were not able to cash-in on the brisk start.
Devdutt Padikkal fell to Mitchell Santner thanks to a brilliant fielding effort by Faf du Plessis in the deep, which brought the duo of Virat and ABD together at the crease.
That said, ABD and Virat failed to give RCB an ideal finish as both fell in an attempt to up the scoring rate. While de Villiers holed out at to Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli was also caught by the champion fielder after he had crossed his half-century.
RCB managed just 44 runs in the last five overs as CSK came back brilliantly to restrict them to 6-145 in 20 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Chennai Super Kings win over RCB:
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This may end up being the best innings of Ruturaj Gaikwad’s IPL career. Who knows. But we’ve seen enough today to suggest that backing him earlier – ahead of Shane Watson – would have given #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K so many more options. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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This sport is bigger than anyone. Ruturaj scoring a match winning 50 with his captain out there is yet again proof. Good to see @<!---->C<!---->h<!---->e<!---->n<!---->n<!---->a<!---->i<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L win this one and Dhoni being there with the youngster to close it.
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Middle Overs Batting today:#<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B 55 for 1 (9 overs) | 30% dots, 7% boundaries#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K 79 for 1 (9 overs) | 25% dots, 18% boundaries#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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sparkling 50 by gaikwad #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
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Between 2011 and the start of this week, we saw no half-centuries from CSK players aged 23 or under.
We have now seen two in the last two matches, for Sam Curran and Rutaraj Gaikwad. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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So very glad for #<!---->R<!---->u<!---->t<!---->u<!---->r<!---->a<!---->j<!---->g<!---->a<!---->i<!---->k<!---->w<!---->a<!---->d. Remember, he had an extended period of quarantine. Seemed rushed in one of the games, was under immense pressure last time around but has turned up alright so far. Pleased. #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->c<!---->s<!---->k
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After all their batting tribulations this season, on a pitch not helpful for strokeplay, appears #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K might win in a cakewalk! Funny game, cricket
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Gaikwad sparking all over the place
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Two sixes. One against Sundar. And one against Moeen. Nimble footwork. Inside out almost. Ruturaj Gaekwad has shown some spark. ?? #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
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Gaikwad to Dhoni after the match.. #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->s<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->z<!---->B<!---->H<!---->y<!---->N<!---->E<!---->0<!---->g<!---->T<!---->z
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Very smart of Kohli to drop Isuru Udana today. He knew that a Sri Lankan will definitely get thrashed on Dussehra. #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Ruturaj Gaikwad a young player has Spark & showing intent too????#<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0#<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Faf du Plessis has been excellent against seamers this season. He’s scored at 9.2rpo, and averaged 37 – against spin, he’s been much slower (6.7rpo) but has stayed very secure (average of 117). #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Four overs, 40 runs.
Are #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K batting on a different pitch? ?#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 | #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->p<!---->O<!---->G<!---->F<!---->w<!---->i<!---->M<!---->m<!---->g<!---->4
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This is Ruturaj. This is what he can do. Class player
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Beyond pathetic bowling LOL
— Udit (@udit_buch) O<!---->c<!---->t<!---->o<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Top spell bowing efforts @<!---->d<!---->e<!---->e<!---->p<!---->a<!---->k<!---->_<!---->c<!---->h<!---->a<!---->h<!---->a<!---->r<!---->9 #<!---->S<!---->a<!---->m<!---->C<!---->u<!---->r<!---->r<!---->a<!---->n @<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L @<!---->C<!---->h<!---->e<!---->n<!---->n<!---->a<!---->i<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L
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#<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B have kept it so tight in the Powerplay this season. Their economy rate of 7.13rpo is the lowest of any team other than #<!---->M<!---->I – only 14 wickets from their 10 games, but they have restricted very well. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Intelligent bowling from #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K especially in the end overs , taking pace off the ball #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->s<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
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Can #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K chase down 145? On a sluggish pitch, not easy. But no better opportunity to make amends for some poor performances earlier in the tournament
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Sam Curran in #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 so far
Runs: 173
Wickets: 13No other all-rounder has completed the double of 150 runs and 10 wickets in the competition. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->8<!---->T<!---->Y<!---->a<!---->5<!---->q<!---->R<!---->f<!---->u<!---->i
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Captain leading from the front for @<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->T<!---->w<!---->e<!---->e<!---->t<!---->s. Another 50 for @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->V<!---->k<!---->o<!---->h<!---->l<!---->i & 39 for @<!---->A<!---->B<!---->d<!---->e<!---->V<!---->i<!---->l<!---->l<!---->i<!---->e<!---->r<!---->s<!---->1<!---->7. Very difficult wicket to bat. 145 runs looks like a winning score on this wicket. Bowlers have to bowl well to defend this score. @<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
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FIFTY @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->V<!---->k<!---->o<!---->h<!---->l<!---->i brings up his 39th IPL half-century. This is the joint second-most in IPL.#<!---->D<!---->r<!---->e<!---->a<!---->m<!---->1<!---->1<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->y<!---->O<!---->o<!---->o<!---->R<!---->A<!---->2<!---->l<!---->b<!---->o
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Is that the *exact* moment Sam Curran replaces Moeen as England’s No.7? #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Countering the slow pitch, Virat Kohli is hitting very straight. 64% of his runs have come in ‘the V’, the highest figure he’s recorded in any of his last 25 T20 innings. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Best Batting pair in the world right now?☝?#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->s<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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RCB in middle overs in #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
Wkts lost 22
Run rate 6.85 (lowest)
Balls/Dis 26.6
Balls/Bou 11.7 (lowest)#<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) O<!---->c<!---->t<!---->o<!---->b<!---->e<!---->r<!----> <!---->2<!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
look AB in South African colours ? #<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K<!---->v<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0
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AB de Villiers’ scoring rate of 11.3rpo in this year’s IPL – that’s a strike rate of 186 in old money – is the highest he’s ever recorded in an IPL season. #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Finch replicating 2019 Watson. RCB are not giving up on him. The sheer reputation and impact he can have at the top can’t be overlooked. MS didn’t drop Watson last year because they were winning and Virat doing the same. A big knock in playoffs loading ?
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Sam Curran Bowling Impact in IPL:
v RHB -2.7
v LHB +2.2Curran’s economy against RHB, 9.3rpo, is much higher than against LHB (7.2rpo).#<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L<!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0 #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Virat Kohli v Mitchell Santner in T20:
45 runs
27 balls
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MAGICAL from Fafulous and Santa! ?? #<!---->W<!---->h<!---->i<!---->s<!---->t<!---->l<!---->e<!---->P<!---->o<!---->d<!---->u #<!---->W<!---->h<!---->i<!---->s<!---->t<!---->l<!---->e<!---->F<!---->r<!---->o<!---->m<!---->H<!---->o<!---->m<!---->e #<!---->Y<!---->e<!---->l<!---->l<!---->o<!---->v<!---->e #<!---->R<!---->C<!---->B<!---->v<!---->C<!---->S<!---->K
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Among young batsmen in the #<!---->I<!---->P<!---->L, Devdutt Padikkal has been most impressive with his grace, timing and temperament
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