The stage was set at Barsapara Cricket Stadium for a thrilling matchup between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. Rajasthan, batting first, gave Chennai a target of 183 runs to chase. At one point, it seemed like Rajasthan would easily cross the 220-run mark. However, Chennai’s bowlers staged a stunning comeback in the final overs.
Rajasthan’s Nitish Rana was on fire, scoring 81 runs off just 36 balls, including 5 sixes and 10 fours. He partnered with Sanju Samson to put up 82 runs, but Samson fell for 20 runs off 16 balls. Rana’s explosive innings was brought to an end by Ashwin.
The turning point came after the 12th over, with Rajasthan’s score at 129/3. Chennai’s bowlers took control, with Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad leading the charge. Jadeja gave away just 5 runs in the 13th over, while Ahmad conceded only 6 runs and picked up a wicket in the 14th over.
The pressure mounted on Rajasthan as boundaries dried up. Mathisha Pathirana struck in the 16th over, giving away 8 runs. In the 18th over, Pathirana bagged the wicket of Ryan Parag, who was earlier hit on the hand by a quick delivery.
Rajasthan’s innings ended at 182, with the team managing just 53 runs in the last 8 overs and losing 6 wickets. Khaleel Ahmed picked up 2 wickets for 38 runs, while Noor Ahmad and Pathirana took 2 wickets each, conceding 28 runs apiece. Ashwin and Jadeja chipped in with 1 wicket each.
The Chennai bowlers’ superb comeback has set the stage for a gripping chase. Can Chennai Super Kings rise to the challenge and take down Rajasthan Royals? The crowd is on the edge of their seats, waiting to find out.
