Ruturaj Gaikwad’s masterful century
After being invited to bat first, CSK innings began with Ajinkya Rahane‘s early departure, scoring just 1 run off 3 balls. However, Gaikwad emerged as the linchpin of the CSK innings, showcasing sublime batting skills. Gaikwad’s breathtaking century mesmerized the crowd, as he carved his way to a majestic 108 runs off a mere 60 deliveries. His innings was a blend of elegance and power, punctuated by 12 exquisite boundaries and 3 towering sixes.
Shivam Dube’s explosive cameo
Despite Gaikwad’s brilliance, the other CSK batters struggled to capitalize on the solid foundation laid by their opener. Daryl Mitchell and Ravindra Jadeja failed to score with high-strike rate, but it was Shivam Dube‘s explosive cameo that injected momentum into the innings. Dube’s scintillating 66 runs off just 27 balls, featuring 3 boundaries and an impressive 7 sixes, propelled CSK to a formidable to score of 210/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite the onslaught, LSG’s bowlers put up a commendable effort, with Matt Henry, Mohsin Khan and Yash Thakur among the wicket-takers for the innings.
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Marcus Stoinis’ blistering innings turns the tide
In pursuit of a challenging target of 211 runs, LSG’s innings got off to a rocky start with Quinton de Kock departing for a duck. Nevertheless, KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis steadied the ship with a cautious yet effective partnership. De Kock’s departure brought Stoinis to the crease, who then took the game by storm. Stoinis unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, decimating the CSK bowling attack with his aggressive strokeplay. His breathtaking innings of 124 runs off just 63 deliveries completely shifted the momentum in LSG’s favour,
LSG’s remarkable chase and victory
Stoinis’ knock was a masterclass in power-hitting, as he smashed 13 boundaries and 6 monstrous sixes to leave the CSK bowlers gasping for breath. Supported by Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda, Stoinis propelled LSG towards the target with sheer determination and grit as LSG reached the target with three balls to spare, finishing at 213/4 in 19.3 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Its time to appreciate Marcus Stoinis
What a player, what a knock, what a century, a great innings for lucknow#CSKvLSG | shivam dube | chepauk pic.twitter.com/EDMpkdaWdU pic.twitter.com/Yfbi4vAgtg
— RanaJi(@RanaTells) April 23, 2024
StoinisWhat a masterclass inning this is!! Good knocks by Pooran and Hooda as well! Top win for LSG!#CSKvLSG
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 23, 2024
THE WINNING CELEBRATION FROM MARCUS STOINIS.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 23, 2024
LSG pulls off a sensational win against CSK
Scorecard: https://t.co/fnKpFjySJG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/NZpaaBwTyV
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 23, 2024
Hmm, so Australian team for T20 World Cup could be- Head, Warner, Fraser, Maxwell, Marsh, Stoinis, Green, Inglis, Tim David, Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Zampa, Wade, Ellis.
It Will be difficult to beat them
— spacetime_surfer (@spacetime1222) April 23, 2024
Taking it in the stride.#CSKvLSG #WhistlePodu
pic.twitter.com/XDiJ4h4Jzo
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 23, 2024
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