Right then, a massive total on the board, and if there is any team that could be expected to breach this target on current form, it would be this Chennai side. They will need a solid start from their in-form openers and will need to play their shots from the word go. Rajasthan will know that even without Trent Boult, they have enough firepower in their arsenal to restrict the visitors and pick up a crucial win. Will they be able to put up a good performance with the ball to complement their effo
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another boundary! Matheesha Pathirana follows the batter and bowls the yorker, but on leg, Devdutt Padikkal tickles it away and it beats Tushar Deshpande at fine leg for a boundary. This is now the highest total in the tournament history at this ground.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is up for a quick chat. He says that it is a really good total and they will give their best to defend it. Adds that he is enjoying his batting and trying to play all his shots and feels good in his mind. Mentions that he talks to the senior players for information about the venues. Tells that he and Jos Buttler try to keep things simple and it is all about playing good shots to keep looking for boundaries. Ends by saying that the slower ones and the cutters were holding a b
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Rajasthan gets to that 200-run mark! Matheesha Pathirana lands this on a good length and on middle, slower too, Devdutt Padikkal heaves it in the air with his bottom hand coming off, but it lands safely in the deep square leg region. Three runs taken! MS Dhoni is not happy with the effort from his fielders. Rajasthan finishes on 202/5!
Rajasthan got off the blocks in an explosive manner as they so often do when they bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal was at his fluent best right from the first ball as the hosts got 14 runs in the first over. The openers got 64 runs in the Powerplay and Jos Buttler surprisingly played the anchor role but perished in the quest to pump up his scoring rate. Sanju Samson looked to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking but could not provide the impetus they needed as he was dismissed after a
What a quality player Dhruv Jurel is turning out to be! He has pushed Rajasthan to a formidable total as they have put up the highest total on this ground in the history of the Indian T20 League. The first time 200 has been posted at this venue and the hosts will be confident of their chances in this game. Chennaiâs opening bowlers were carted all around the ground in the first three overs till Maheesh Theekshana was brought into the attack and he helped bring some control in the Powerplay.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another full toss, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin slices it towards wide third man for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! RUN OUT! MS Dhoni with an excellent piece of wicket-keeping! Matheesha Pathirana bowls a low full toss, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to clip it, but misses and it goes towards the keeper as the batters tries to steal a bye, but MS Dhoni is quick to collect it diving to his right and gets up to hit the stumps at the batter's end with Jurel outside the crease. The replay confirms it and Jurel goes back after an impactful knock.
Who will walk out now?
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, On a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel pushes it through covers for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! A streak boundary! This is full and around off, slower too, Dhruv Jurel looks to slog it but goes through it early and gets an outside edge over short third man for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Up, up and away! Matheesha Pathirana misses his yorker for the first time and serves a juicy full toss, on leg, Dhruv Jurel whips it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and on off, Dhruv Jurel drills it through covers for one.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! BOOM! Dhruv Jurel goes big now! Tushar Deshpande tries the slower one, but this is in the slot, on middle, Dhruv Jurel waits for it and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! Powered away! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel gets behind and it and thrashes it wide of long for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Devdutt Padikkal looks to cut it, but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, Overpitched and outside off, angling away, Devdutt Padikkal tries to slice it away, but misses. He takes the review as he thinks this is a wide. However, the replay shows that this is a fair delivery and Rajasthan lose their reveiw.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Cheeky and effective! Tushar Deshpande serves this full and around off, Devdutt Padikkal shuffles across and scoops it well over short fine leg for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Another fine yorker, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal jams it out to the off side for one.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another lucky boundary for Devdutt Padikkal! Matheesha Pathirana tries to slower dipping yorker this time, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal tries to keep it out, but gets an inside edge this time as the ball runs to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, EDGED AND ! Matheesha Pathirana serves a yorker and on middle at 150 clicks, Devdutt Padikkal just manages to get his bat down in time and gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, This is pitched up, outside off, Dhruv Jurel throws his bat and slices it over point for a run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, A low full toss, on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it towards mid off where Devon Conway misfields and allows the second run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Matheesha Pathirana gets the yorker right, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal digs it out towards mid off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Quicker again, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel drives it towards long off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Darts this one full and around leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to work it away, but misses and it deflects off the pads towards backward point. A leg bye is taken!
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Good shot! This is floated, full and on middle, Devdutt Padikkal moves across a bit and goes down to sweep it over short third man for a boundary.
Devdutt Padikkal strides out to the middle.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Devdutt Padikkal tries to cut and gets an inside edge too, but the ball stays on the pitch.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shimron Hetmyer, ! CHOPPED ON! Maheesh Theekshana strikes and this is a big wicket for Chennai as Shimron Hetmyer goes back to the hut now. This is quicker, fullish and on off, skids through, Shimron Hetmyer tries to cut it away, but only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. He is very disappointed with that but Maheesh Theekshana celebrates. Rajasthan four down now!
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and outside off, Dhruv Jurel makes room and tries to reach for it, but fails to do so.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it towards deep point for a brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Short of a length and on middle, slower too, Shimron Hetmyer looks to pull, but misses and it goes off his thigh pads toward the right of the keeper as they set off for the leg bye, MS Dhoni picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but Matheesha Pathirana is in the way and stops it. Dhoni is not happy with that.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Just over! Matheesha Pathirana bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel looks to pull, but gets a top edge which goes just over MS Dhoni's head and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana is back into the attack.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Another brillaint yorker, on off, hint of some reverse swing, Shimron Hetmyer is well beaten once again.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker this time, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer is late to put his bat down in time and misses.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Fires this one full and into the pads. Shimron Hetmyer flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one to retain strike.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses this one full and just outside the off pole. Dhruv Jurel knocks this down to long on for yet another single.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to cramp the batter for room on a shorter length. Shimron Hetmyer punches this down to long on for a run.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Anngled into the pads on a shortish length. Shimron Hetmyer tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete two runs.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Goes full and outside the off stump. Dhruv Jurel knocks this towards deep cover and takes a single.Â
Strategic-Break! Chennai have pulled things back now with a superb over from Tushar Deshpande and they will look to build on that. Rajasthan have two new batters at the crease now and they will need start again to set a platform to go big in the last few overs. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Moeen Ali to bowl after the break.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali bowls this short and going down leg. Shimron Hetmyer gets down on one knee and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Delivers this full as well and outside off. Dhruv Jurel pushes this towards the mid off fielder. Two wickets and just 7 runs from this over.
Dhruv Jurel is the next man in.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets two in one over and both the set batters are back in the shed! Is this the opening Chennai was looking for? Tushar Deshpande bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball. He ends up top-edging this towards the point region. The ball goes really high and begins to sway in the breeze but Ajinkya Rahane manages to keep his composure a
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! This is timed beautifully as well! Tushar Deshpande goes really full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets bat on the ball and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer knocks this towards deep point and takes one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls this on a good length as well and angling away from the batter outside off. Shimron Hetmyer pushes this towards deep cover and they run well for two runs.Â
Shimron Hetmyer comes out to the middle now.
Tushar Deshpande to Sanju Samson, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets the much-needed breakthrough and the Rajasthan skipper has to depart! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson looks to clear the ground on the leg side but gets the ball off the toe end of his bat. The ball flies towards long on where Ruturaj Gaikwad slightly misjudges the trajectory of the ball. He does manage to hold onto it to his right and Rajasthan lose their second wicket. Chennai needed this r
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Bowls this into the pads on a shortish length. Sanju Samson flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson decides to get going now! A poor delivery though bowled short and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson rocks back in a flash and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl on a shortish length and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this through mid-wicket and takes a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this straight to the man at cover-point.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and looks to go hard. Slices the ball towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his highest score in T20 cricket! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this slightly short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down on one knee and slaps this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Goes for the slower delivery and bowls this on a length, outside off. Sanju Samson looks to hit across the line but gets beaten by the lack of pace.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Decides to bowl full once again and just outside the off pole. Sanju Samson goes hard at the ball and gets off the inside half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Slightly short this time and spinning into the stumps. Sanju Samson rocks back and punches this towards long on for a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Bowls this on a good length but offer width outside off. Sanju Samson thumps this on the up towards deep cover-point. Devon Conway does really well in the deep to save a certain boundary as the batters pick up yet another brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly back of a length and on a leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his pull to the left of square leg and takes a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches for this and cuts this aerially towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bowls this full and just outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across to the off side and looks to paddle this fine but misses. The umpire calls this wide and the bowler does not look pleased.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Matheesha Pathirana starts off with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Sanju Samson mistimes his shot towards long on and takes one.Â
Matheesha Pathirana has been introduced into the attack now.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Sanju Samson pushes this to the left of the bowler. Ravindra Jadeja dives and gets a hand to it but only manages to parry it towards cover. The batters cross for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls short once again and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets low and cuts this towards deep point for yet another run.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Sanju Samson knocks this to the left of the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Sanju Samson is hurried into the shot but manages to push this out towards mid off.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this towards deep point for a single.Â
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and on off, turning in, Sanju Samson waits for it and guides it towards short third man.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Flatter, full and on middle, Sanju Samson tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! BANG! Nice use of the feet! This is tossed up around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal dances down the track and smashes it over the extra cover fence for a biggie.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Short and on off, Sanju Samson pushes it through covers for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Short again and on leg, Sanju Samson works it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and around off, Sanju Samson chops it to the off side.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it through square leg for another run.
Strategic break! Rajasthan have gotten off to an absolute flier but the Chennai spinners have been able to pull things back slightly in the last few overs. Jos Buttler played the role of a second fiddle and has departed in the quest to boost his scoring rate but it is the young Yashasvi Jaiswal who has stollen to show so far with an attacking half-century. Chennai will be hoping to get some control in the inning through the middle phases. Rajasthan will be hoping Sanju Samson can continue to
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, full and on off, Sanju Samson drives it towards long off for a run and gets off the mark.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Darts this one full and down the leg side, Sanju Samson missse his flick. Wided.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, ! TAKEN! Ravindra Jadeja draws first blood! Jos Buttler tries to be aggressive but holes out instead. Jadeja bowls this quicker and on middle, Jos Buttler uses his feet and tries to loft it away, but fails to get under the ball and hits it flat and in the air towards long on where Shivam Dube did not have to move an inch as he pouches it safely. Rajasthan lose their first wicket!
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it towards covers and scampers across for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, BYES! So close for Maheesh Theekshana! This one beats everyone! Maheesh Theekshana tosses this one up around off, grips and turns in sharply, Jos Buttler looks to push it away, but is nowhere near it and misses. MS Dhoni also fails to stop it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Slower through the air, on off, Jos Buttler looks to block it but misses and MS Dhoni breaks the stumps in a flash. However, Buttler is inside the crease.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and way outside off, Jos Buttler fails to reach it. Wided.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is living dangerously here! This is floated, full and on off, turning in sharply again, Jos Buttler looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge past the stumps towards short fine leg. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on leg, Jos Buttler flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it past point for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it wide of deep point and comes back for the second.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Fantastic shot! This is floated full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes down on his knees and nails his reverse-sweep way over the deep point fence for a biggie.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY FOR JAISWAL! This has been a quick-fire knock from him and he doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short again and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps it towards long on for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on middle, Jos Buttler drives it towards long off for a run.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets to the pitch of it and tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja starts with a short delivery, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it towards point.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Just over! Maheesh Theekshana once again bowls this short and on off, Jos Buttler goes on his back foot and thrashes it just over the bowler's reach for another boundary. Rajasthan are 64 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and on off, Jos Buttler drills it towards mid off.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated, short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Flatter, full and on middle, Jos Buttler works it towards long on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Nice shot! Maheesh Theekshana lands this a bit short and around middle, Jos Buttler moves back and lofts it wide and over mid off for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Strays onto the pads this time on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this to the right of deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this to the left of the bowler. Three dot balls after the six and this is a good come back by Tushar Deshpande in the over.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut this into the gap but finds the cover fielder.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is putting up an exhibition of ball-hitting here! Tushar Deshpande bowls this slightly back of a length and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal whips this off his pads over deep backward square leg for six runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Tushar Deshpande bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler dabs this towards extra cover and takes a run.Â
Change of ends for Tushar Deshpande. He conceded 10 runs in his first over.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Maheesh Theekshana tosses this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep this away but misses and the ball crashes into the pads. It rolls into the off side and the batters cross for a leg bye. Maheesh Theekshana runs off celebrating but the umpire remains unmoved. MS Dhoni takes the review straight away and UltraEdge shows there is not bat involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball pitching outside leg and Chennai lose a review.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on the back foot and dabs this back towards the bowler. Good start from Maheesh Theekshana has just three runs have come from his over.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Angles this into the stumps and keeps it short once again. Jos Buttler eases this down to long on for a single.Â
Is that out? MS Dhoni has taken the review for a LBW decision on Yashasvi Jaiswal. UltraEdge shows not bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that pitching is outside leg stump. So, the on-field decision of Not Out remains.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl short and outside off. Jos Buttler rocks back and punches this to the cover fielder.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one down leg on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.Â
We will see some spin now as Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Maheesh Theekshana bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler tucks this through mid-wicket and gives Yashasvi Jaiswal the strike with a single.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The runs are flowing far too easily and Chennai may be slightly worried about what is happening! Akash Singh bowls this short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps this towards deep backward point for yet another boundary!Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking in scintillating form! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to pull this away but miscues his shot to the short fine leg fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The first maximum of the inning and it comes off the blade of Yashasvi Jaiswal! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front foot out of the way and heaves this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play at it initially but changes his mind at the last moment.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! A shade of fortune in this short but Yashasvi Jaiswal will take it gladly! Akash Singh bowls this back of a length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal walks down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler dabs this back towards the bowler. Another good over for Rajasthan!
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler somehow manages to find the gap and collects another boundary to his kitty! Tushar Deshpande goes a touch fuller and outside off. Jos Buttler opens the face of his bat and guides this past the backward point fielder for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Another play and a miss! Tushar Deshpande delivers this on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler looks to push this through the off side but does not connect.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, BEATEN! Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler feels for the ball and gets beaten on his outside edge.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off pole. Jos Buttler walks across to the off side and clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler gets his first boundary! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler leans into the shot and drives this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to share the attack.
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal starts with a cracking boundary! Akash Singh bowls this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his front foot forward confidently and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is off the mark as well. Akash Singh serves this wide outside off on a fuller length. Jos Buttler strokes this towards deep cover and takes a single to keep strike.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a run.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Make that three boundaries in the over and Yashasvi Jaiswal is up and running! Akash Singh strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and gets four runs once again.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking extremely confident here and is caressing the ball away with perfection! Akash Singh goes full once again and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap between cover and mid off this time and the ball races to the deep cover fence for four more runs.Â
We are all set to start! The two umpires make their way to the middle followed by tge Chennai players who spread out to take their respective field positions. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two openers for Rajasthan. Akash Singh has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks good and they want to learn from the previous games so stick to their strengths which is defending. Mentions that it is a special moment for the team to play their 200th game. Tells that he feels great playing for Rajasthan for over 10 years. Ends by saying that he would have liked to see more pink in the crowd but it is more yellow and we all know the reason behind it. Informs that they have made
MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai, says they would have bowled first as he expects the wicket to remain the same throughout the game. Mentions that there is a bit of grass cover and the wicket behaves differently sometimes and there is lower bounce so need the bowlers need to adapt. Claims that in tournaments like this, they look up to certain individuals to perform. Adds that when they are out there, they are alone and they can only build character which they try to do. Whatever happens after
Impact Players for Chennai - Ambati Rayudu, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
Impact Players for Rajasthan - Donovan Ferreira, Murugan Ashwin, Riyan Parag, KM Asif, Kuldip Yadav.
Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.Â
TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Rajasthan. They have elected to BAT first.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, a massive total on the board, and if there is any team that could be expected to breach this target on current form, it would be this Chennai side. They will need a solid start from their in-form openers and will need to play their shots from the word go. Rajasthan will know that even without Trent Boult, they have enough firepower in their arsenal to restrict the visitors and pick up a crucial win. Will they be able to put up a good performance with the ball to complement their effo
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another boundary! Matheesha Pathirana follows the batter and bowls the yorker, but on leg, Devdutt Padikkal tickles it away and it beats Tushar Deshpande at fine leg for a boundary. This is now the highest total in the tournament history at this ground.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is up for a quick chat. He says that it is a really good total and they will give their best to defend it. Adds that he is enjoying his batting and trying to play all his shots and feels good in his mind. Mentions that he talks to the senior players for information about the venues. Tells that he and Jos Buttler try to keep things simple and it is all about playing good shots to keep looking for boundaries. Ends by saying that the slower ones and the cutters were holding a b
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Rajasthan gets to that 200-run mark! Matheesha Pathirana lands this on a good length and on middle, slower too, Devdutt Padikkal heaves it in the air with his bottom hand coming off, but it lands safely in the deep square leg region. Three runs taken! MS Dhoni is not happy with the effort from his fielders. Rajasthan finishes on 202/5!
Rajasthan got off the blocks in an explosive manner as they so often do when they bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal was at his fluent best right from the first ball as the hosts got 14 runs in the first over. The openers got 64 runs in the Powerplay and Jos Buttler surprisingly played the anchor role but perished in the quest to pump up his scoring rate. Sanju Samson looked to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking but could not provide the impetus they needed as he was dismissed after a
What a quality player Dhruv Jurel is turning out to be! He has pushed Rajasthan to a formidable total as they have put up the highest total on this ground in the history of the Indian T20 League. The first time 200 has been posted at this venue and the hosts will be confident of their chances in this game. Chennaiâs opening bowlers were carted all around the ground in the first three overs till Maheesh Theekshana was brought into the attack and he helped bring some control in the Powerplay.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another full toss, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin slices it towards wide third man for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! RUN OUT! MS Dhoni with an excellent piece of wicket-keeping! Matheesha Pathirana bowls a low full toss, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to clip it, but misses and it goes towards the keeper as the batters tries to steal a bye, but MS Dhoni is quick to collect it diving to his right and gets up to hit the stumps at the batter's end with Jurel outside the crease. The replay confirms it and Jurel goes back after an impactful knock.
Who will walk out now?
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, On a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel pushes it through covers for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! A streak boundary! This is full and around off, slower too, Dhruv Jurel looks to slog it but goes through it early and gets an outside edge over short third man for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Up, up and away! Matheesha Pathirana misses his yorker for the first time and serves a juicy full toss, on leg, Dhruv Jurel whips it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and on off, Dhruv Jurel drills it through covers for one.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! BOOM! Dhruv Jurel goes big now! Tushar Deshpande tries the slower one, but this is in the slot, on middle, Dhruv Jurel waits for it and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! Powered away! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel gets behind and it and thrashes it wide of long for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Devdutt Padikkal looks to cut it, but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, Overpitched and outside off, angling away, Devdutt Padikkal tries to slice it away, but misses. He takes the review as he thinks this is a wide. However, the replay shows that this is a fair delivery and Rajasthan lose their reveiw.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Cheeky and effective! Tushar Deshpande serves this full and around off, Devdutt Padikkal shuffles across and scoops it well over short fine leg for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Another fine yorker, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal jams it out to the off side for one.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another lucky boundary for Devdutt Padikkal! Matheesha Pathirana tries to slower dipping yorker this time, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal tries to keep it out, but gets an inside edge this time as the ball runs to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, EDGED AND ! Matheesha Pathirana serves a yorker and on middle at 150 clicks, Devdutt Padikkal just manages to get his bat down in time and gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, This is pitched up, outside off, Dhruv Jurel throws his bat and slices it over point for a run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, A low full toss, on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it towards mid off where Devon Conway misfields and allows the second run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Matheesha Pathirana gets the yorker right, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal digs it out towards mid off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Quicker again, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel drives it towards long off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Darts this one full and around leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to work it away, but misses and it deflects off the pads towards backward point. A leg bye is taken!
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Good shot! This is floated, full and on middle, Devdutt Padikkal moves across a bit and goes down to sweep it over short third man for a boundary.
Devdutt Padikkal strides out to the middle.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Devdutt Padikkal tries to cut and gets an inside edge too, but the ball stays on the pitch.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shimron Hetmyer, ! CHOPPED ON! Maheesh Theekshana strikes and this is a big wicket for Chennai as Shimron Hetmyer goes back to the hut now. This is quicker, fullish and on off, skids through, Shimron Hetmyer tries to cut it away, but only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. He is very disappointed with that but Maheesh Theekshana celebrates. Rajasthan four down now!
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and outside off, Dhruv Jurel makes room and tries to reach for it, but fails to do so.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it towards deep point for a brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Short of a length and on middle, slower too, Shimron Hetmyer looks to pull, but misses and it goes off his thigh pads toward the right of the keeper as they set off for the leg bye, MS Dhoni picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but Matheesha Pathirana is in the way and stops it. Dhoni is not happy with that.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Just over! Matheesha Pathirana bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel looks to pull, but gets a top edge which goes just over MS Dhoni's head and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana is back into the attack.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Another brillaint yorker, on off, hint of some reverse swing, Shimron Hetmyer is well beaten once again.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker this time, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer is late to put his bat down in time and misses.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Fires this one full and into the pads. Shimron Hetmyer flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one to retain strike.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses this one full and just outside the off pole. Dhruv Jurel knocks this down to long on for yet another single.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to cramp the batter for room on a shorter length. Shimron Hetmyer punches this down to long on for a run.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Anngled into the pads on a shortish length. Shimron Hetmyer tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete two runs.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Goes full and outside the off stump. Dhruv Jurel knocks this towards deep cover and takes a single.Â
Strategic-Break! Chennai have pulled things back now with a superb over from Tushar Deshpande and they will look to build on that. Rajasthan have two new batters at the crease now and they will need start again to set a platform to go big in the last few overs. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Moeen Ali to bowl after the break.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali bowls this short and going down leg. Shimron Hetmyer gets down on one knee and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Delivers this full as well and outside off. Dhruv Jurel pushes this towards the mid off fielder. Two wickets and just 7 runs from this over.
Dhruv Jurel is the next man in.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets two in one over and both the set batters are back in the shed! Is this the opening Chennai was looking for? Tushar Deshpande bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball. He ends up top-edging this towards the point region. The ball goes really high and begins to sway in the breeze but Ajinkya Rahane manages to keep his composure a
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! This is timed beautifully as well! Tushar Deshpande goes really full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets bat on the ball and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer knocks this towards deep point and takes one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls this on a good length as well and angling away from the batter outside off. Shimron Hetmyer pushes this towards deep cover and they run well for two runs.Â
Shimron Hetmyer comes out to the middle now.
Tushar Deshpande to Sanju Samson, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets the much-needed breakthrough and the Rajasthan skipper has to depart! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson looks to clear the ground on the leg side but gets the ball off the toe end of his bat. The ball flies towards long on where Ruturaj Gaikwad slightly misjudges the trajectory of the ball. He does manage to hold onto it to his right and Rajasthan lose their second wicket. Chennai needed this r
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Bowls this into the pads on a shortish length. Sanju Samson flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson decides to get going now! A poor delivery though bowled short and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson rocks back in a flash and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl on a shortish length and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this through mid-wicket and takes a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this straight to the man at cover-point.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and looks to go hard. Slices the ball towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his highest score in T20 cricket! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this slightly short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down on one knee and slaps this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Goes for the slower delivery and bowls this on a length, outside off. Sanju Samson looks to hit across the line but gets beaten by the lack of pace.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Decides to bowl full once again and just outside the off pole. Sanju Samson goes hard at the ball and gets off the inside half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Slightly short this time and spinning into the stumps. Sanju Samson rocks back and punches this towards long on for a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Bowls this on a good length but offer width outside off. Sanju Samson thumps this on the up towards deep cover-point. Devon Conway does really well in the deep to save a certain boundary as the batters pick up yet another brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly back of a length and on a leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his pull to the left of square leg and takes a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches for this and cuts this aerially towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bowls this full and just outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across to the off side and looks to paddle this fine but misses. The umpire calls this wide and the bowler does not look pleased.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Matheesha Pathirana starts off with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Sanju Samson mistimes his shot towards long on and takes one.Â
Matheesha Pathirana has been introduced into the attack now.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Sanju Samson pushes this to the left of the bowler. Ravindra Jadeja dives and gets a hand to it but only manages to parry it towards cover. The batters cross for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls short once again and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets low and cuts this towards deep point for yet another run.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Sanju Samson knocks this to the left of the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Sanju Samson is hurried into the shot but manages to push this out towards mid off.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this towards deep point for a single.Â
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and on off, turning in, Sanju Samson waits for it and guides it towards short third man.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Flatter, full and on middle, Sanju Samson tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! BANG! Nice use of the feet! This is tossed up around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal dances down the track and smashes it over the extra cover fence for a biggie.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Short and on off, Sanju Samson pushes it through covers for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Short again and on leg, Sanju Samson works it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and around off, Sanju Samson chops it to the off side.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it through square leg for another run.
Strategic break! Rajasthan have gotten off to an absolute flier but the Chennai spinners have been able to pull things back slightly in the last few overs. Jos Buttler played the role of a second fiddle and has departed in the quest to boost his scoring rate but it is the young Yashasvi Jaiswal who has stollen to show so far with an attacking half-century. Chennai will be hoping to get some control in the inning through the middle phases. Rajasthan will be hoping Sanju Samson can continue to
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, full and on off, Sanju Samson drives it towards long off for a run and gets off the mark.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Darts this one full and down the leg side, Sanju Samson missse his flick. Wided.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, ! TAKEN! Ravindra Jadeja draws first blood! Jos Buttler tries to be aggressive but holes out instead. Jadeja bowls this quicker and on middle, Jos Buttler uses his feet and tries to loft it away, but fails to get under the ball and hits it flat and in the air towards long on where Shivam Dube did not have to move an inch as he pouches it safely. Rajasthan lose their first wicket!
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it towards covers and scampers across for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, BYES! So close for Maheesh Theekshana! This one beats everyone! Maheesh Theekshana tosses this one up around off, grips and turns in sharply, Jos Buttler looks to push it away, but is nowhere near it and misses. MS Dhoni also fails to stop it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Slower through the air, on off, Jos Buttler looks to block it but misses and MS Dhoni breaks the stumps in a flash. However, Buttler is inside the crease.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and way outside off, Jos Buttler fails to reach it. Wided.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is living dangerously here! This is floated, full and on off, turning in sharply again, Jos Buttler looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge past the stumps towards short fine leg. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on leg, Jos Buttler flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it past point for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it wide of deep point and comes back for the second.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Fantastic shot! This is floated full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes down on his knees and nails his reverse-sweep way over the deep point fence for a biggie.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY FOR JAISWAL! This has been a quick-fire knock from him and he doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short again and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps it towards long on for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on middle, Jos Buttler drives it towards long off for a run.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets to the pitch of it and tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja starts with a short delivery, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it towards point.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Just over! Maheesh Theekshana once again bowls this short and on off, Jos Buttler goes on his back foot and thrashes it just over the bowler's reach for another boundary. Rajasthan are 64 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and on off, Jos Buttler drills it towards mid off.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated, short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Flatter, full and on middle, Jos Buttler works it towards long on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Nice shot! Maheesh Theekshana lands this a bit short and around middle, Jos Buttler moves back and lofts it wide and over mid off for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Strays onto the pads this time on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this to the right of deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this to the left of the bowler. Three dot balls after the six and this is a good come back by Tushar Deshpande in the over.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut this into the gap but finds the cover fielder.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is putting up an exhibition of ball-hitting here! Tushar Deshpande bowls this slightly back of a length and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal whips this off his pads over deep backward square leg for six runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Tushar Deshpande bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler dabs this towards extra cover and takes a run.Â
Change of ends for Tushar Deshpande. He conceded 10 runs in his first over.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Maheesh Theekshana tosses this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep this away but misses and the ball crashes into the pads. It rolls into the off side and the batters cross for a leg bye. Maheesh Theekshana runs off celebrating but the umpire remains unmoved. MS Dhoni takes the review straight away and UltraEdge shows there is not bat involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball pitching outside leg and Chennai lose a review.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on the back foot and dabs this back towards the bowler. Good start from Maheesh Theekshana has just three runs have come from his over.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Angles this into the stumps and keeps it short once again. Jos Buttler eases this down to long on for a single.Â
Is that out? MS Dhoni has taken the review for a LBW decision on Yashasvi Jaiswal. UltraEdge shows not bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that pitching is outside leg stump. So, the on-field decision of Not Out remains.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl short and outside off. Jos Buttler rocks back and punches this to the cover fielder.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one down leg on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.Â
We will see some spin now as Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Maheesh Theekshana bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler tucks this through mid-wicket and gives Yashasvi Jaiswal the strike with a single.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The runs are flowing far too easily and Chennai may be slightly worried about what is happening! Akash Singh bowls this short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps this towards deep backward point for yet another boundary!Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking in scintillating form! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to pull this away but miscues his shot to the short fine leg fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The first maximum of the inning and it comes off the blade of Yashasvi Jaiswal! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front foot out of the way and heaves this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play at it initially but changes his mind at the last moment.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! A shade of fortune in this short but Yashasvi Jaiswal will take it gladly! Akash Singh bowls this back of a length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal walks down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler dabs this back towards the bowler. Another good over for Rajasthan!
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler somehow manages to find the gap and collects another boundary to his kitty! Tushar Deshpande goes a touch fuller and outside off. Jos Buttler opens the face of his bat and guides this past the backward point fielder for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Another play and a miss! Tushar Deshpande delivers this on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler looks to push this through the off side but does not connect.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, BEATEN! Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler feels for the ball and gets beaten on his outside edge.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off pole. Jos Buttler walks across to the off side and clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler gets his first boundary! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler leans into the shot and drives this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to share the attack.
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal starts with a cracking boundary! Akash Singh bowls this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his front foot forward confidently and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is off the mark as well. Akash Singh serves this wide outside off on a fuller length. Jos Buttler strokes this towards deep cover and takes a single to keep strike.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a run.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Make that three boundaries in the over and Yashasvi Jaiswal is up and running! Akash Singh strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and gets four runs once again.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking extremely confident here and is caressing the ball away with perfection! Akash Singh goes full once again and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap between cover and mid off this time and the ball races to the deep cover fence for four more runs.Â
We are all set to start! The two umpires make their way to the middle followed by tge Chennai players who spread out to take their respective field positions. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two openers for Rajasthan. Akash Singh has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks good and they want to learn from the previous games so stick to their strengths which is defending. Mentions that it is a special moment for the team to play their 200th game. Tells that he feels great playing for Rajasthan for over 10 years. Ends by saying that he would have liked to see more pink in the crowd but it is more yellow and we all know the reason behind it. Informs that they have made
MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai, says they would have bowled first as he expects the wicket to remain the same throughout the game. Mentions that there is a bit of grass cover and the wicket behaves differently sometimes and there is lower bounce so need the bowlers need to adapt. Claims that in tournaments like this, they look up to certain individuals to perform. Adds that when they are out there, they are alone and they can only build character which they try to do. Whatever happens after
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Chennai Super Kings
170/6(20 Overs)
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, a massive total on the board, and if there is any team that could be expected to breach this target on current form, it would be this Chennai side. They will need a solid start from their in-form openers and will need to play their shots from the word go. Rajasthan will know that even without Trent Boult, they have enough firepower in their arsenal to restrict the visitors and pick up a crucial win. Will they be able to put up a good performance with the ball to complement their effo
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another boundary! Matheesha Pathirana follows the batter and bowls the yorker, but on leg, Devdutt Padikkal tickles it away and it beats Tushar Deshpande at fine leg for a boundary. This is now the highest total in the tournament history at this ground.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is up for a quick chat. He says that it is a really good total and they will give their best to defend it. Adds that he is enjoying his batting and trying to play all his shots and feels good in his mind. Mentions that he talks to the senior players for information about the venues. Tells that he and Jos Buttler try to keep things simple and it is all about playing good shots to keep looking for boundaries. Ends by saying that the slower ones and the cutters were holding a b
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Rajasthan gets to that 200-run mark! Matheesha Pathirana lands this on a good length and on middle, slower too, Devdutt Padikkal heaves it in the air with his bottom hand coming off, but it lands safely in the deep square leg region. Three runs taken! MS Dhoni is not happy with the effort from his fielders. Rajasthan finishes on 202/5!
Rajasthan got off the blocks in an explosive manner as they so often do when they bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal was at his fluent best right from the first ball as the hosts got 14 runs in the first over. The openers got 64 runs in the Powerplay and Jos Buttler surprisingly played the anchor role but perished in the quest to pump up his scoring rate. Sanju Samson looked to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking but could not provide the impetus they needed as he was dismissed after a
What a quality player Dhruv Jurel is turning out to be! He has pushed Rajasthan to a formidable total as they have put up the highest total on this ground in the history of the Indian T20 League. The first time 200 has been posted at this venue and the hosts will be confident of their chances in this game. Chennaiâs opening bowlers were carted all around the ground in the first three overs till Maheesh Theekshana was brought into the attack and he helped bring some control in the Powerplay.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another full toss, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin slices it towards wide third man for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! RUN OUT! MS Dhoni with an excellent piece of wicket-keeping! Matheesha Pathirana bowls a low full toss, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to clip it, but misses and it goes towards the keeper as the batters tries to steal a bye, but MS Dhoni is quick to collect it diving to his right and gets up to hit the stumps at the batter's end with Jurel outside the crease. The replay confirms it and Jurel goes back after an impactful knock.
Who will walk out now?
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, On a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel pushes it through covers for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! A streak boundary! This is full and around off, slower too, Dhruv Jurel looks to slog it but goes through it early and gets an outside edge over short third man for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Up, up and away! Matheesha Pathirana misses his yorker for the first time and serves a juicy full toss, on leg, Dhruv Jurel whips it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and on off, Dhruv Jurel drills it through covers for one.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! BOOM! Dhruv Jurel goes big now! Tushar Deshpande tries the slower one, but this is in the slot, on middle, Dhruv Jurel waits for it and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! Powered away! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel gets behind and it and thrashes it wide of long for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Devdutt Padikkal looks to cut it, but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, Overpitched and outside off, angling away, Devdutt Padikkal tries to slice it away, but misses. He takes the review as he thinks this is a wide. However, the replay shows that this is a fair delivery and Rajasthan lose their reveiw.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Cheeky and effective! Tushar Deshpande serves this full and around off, Devdutt Padikkal shuffles across and scoops it well over short fine leg for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Another fine yorker, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal jams it out to the off side for one.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another lucky boundary for Devdutt Padikkal! Matheesha Pathirana tries to slower dipping yorker this time, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal tries to keep it out, but gets an inside edge this time as the ball runs to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, EDGED AND ! Matheesha Pathirana serves a yorker and on middle at 150 clicks, Devdutt Padikkal just manages to get his bat down in time and gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, This is pitched up, outside off, Dhruv Jurel throws his bat and slices it over point for a run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, A low full toss, on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it towards mid off where Devon Conway misfields and allows the second run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Matheesha Pathirana gets the yorker right, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal digs it out towards mid off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Quicker again, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel drives it towards long off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Darts this one full and around leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to work it away, but misses and it deflects off the pads towards backward point. A leg bye is taken!
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Good shot! This is floated, full and on middle, Devdutt Padikkal moves across a bit and goes down to sweep it over short third man for a boundary.
Devdutt Padikkal strides out to the middle.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Devdutt Padikkal tries to cut and gets an inside edge too, but the ball stays on the pitch.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shimron Hetmyer, ! CHOPPED ON! Maheesh Theekshana strikes and this is a big wicket for Chennai as Shimron Hetmyer goes back to the hut now. This is quicker, fullish and on off, skids through, Shimron Hetmyer tries to cut it away, but only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. He is very disappointed with that but Maheesh Theekshana celebrates. Rajasthan four down now!
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and outside off, Dhruv Jurel makes room and tries to reach for it, but fails to do so.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it towards deep point for a brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Short of a length and on middle, slower too, Shimron Hetmyer looks to pull, but misses and it goes off his thigh pads toward the right of the keeper as they set off for the leg bye, MS Dhoni picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but Matheesha Pathirana is in the way and stops it. Dhoni is not happy with that.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Just over! Matheesha Pathirana bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel looks to pull, but gets a top edge which goes just over MS Dhoni's head and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana is back into the attack.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Another brillaint yorker, on off, hint of some reverse swing, Shimron Hetmyer is well beaten once again.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker this time, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer is late to put his bat down in time and misses.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Fires this one full and into the pads. Shimron Hetmyer flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one to retain strike.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses this one full and just outside the off pole. Dhruv Jurel knocks this down to long on for yet another single.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to cramp the batter for room on a shorter length. Shimron Hetmyer punches this down to long on for a run.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Anngled into the pads on a shortish length. Shimron Hetmyer tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete two runs.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Goes full and outside the off stump. Dhruv Jurel knocks this towards deep cover and takes a single.Â
Strategic-Break! Chennai have pulled things back now with a superb over from Tushar Deshpande and they will look to build on that. Rajasthan have two new batters at the crease now and they will need start again to set a platform to go big in the last few overs. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Moeen Ali to bowl after the break.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali bowls this short and going down leg. Shimron Hetmyer gets down on one knee and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Delivers this full as well and outside off. Dhruv Jurel pushes this towards the mid off fielder. Two wickets and just 7 runs from this over.
Dhruv Jurel is the next man in.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets two in one over and both the set batters are back in the shed! Is this the opening Chennai was looking for? Tushar Deshpande bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball. He ends up top-edging this towards the point region. The ball goes really high and begins to sway in the breeze but Ajinkya Rahane manages to keep his composure a
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! This is timed beautifully as well! Tushar Deshpande goes really full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets bat on the ball and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer knocks this towards deep point and takes one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls this on a good length as well and angling away from the batter outside off. Shimron Hetmyer pushes this towards deep cover and they run well for two runs.Â
Shimron Hetmyer comes out to the middle now.
Tushar Deshpande to Sanju Samson, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets the much-needed breakthrough and the Rajasthan skipper has to depart! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson looks to clear the ground on the leg side but gets the ball off the toe end of his bat. The ball flies towards long on where Ruturaj Gaikwad slightly misjudges the trajectory of the ball. He does manage to hold onto it to his right and Rajasthan lose their second wicket. Chennai needed this r
Tushar Deshpande (2-0-19-0)Â replaces Matheesha Pathirana.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Bowls this into the pads on a shortish length. Sanju Samson flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson decides to get going now! A poor delivery though bowled short and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson rocks back in a flash and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl on a shortish length and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this through mid-wicket and takes a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this straight to the man at cover-point.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and looks to go hard. Slices the ball towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his highest score in T20 cricket! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this slightly short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down on one knee and slaps this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Goes for the slower delivery and bowls this on a length, outside off. Sanju Samson looks to hit across the line but gets beaten by the lack of pace.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Decides to bowl full once again and just outside the off pole. Sanju Samson goes hard at the ball and gets off the inside half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Slightly short this time and spinning into the stumps. Sanju Samson rocks back and punches this towards long on for a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Bowls this on a good length but offer width outside off. Sanju Samson thumps this on the up towards deep cover-point. Devon Conway does really well in the deep to save a certain boundary as the batters pick up yet another brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly back of a length and on a leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his pull to the left of square leg and takes a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches for this and cuts this aerially towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bowls this full and just outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across to the off side and looks to paddle this fine but misses. The umpire calls this wide and the bowler does not look pleased.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Matheesha Pathirana starts off with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Sanju Samson mistimes his shot towards long on and takes one.Â
Matheesha Pathirana has been introduced into the attack now.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Sanju Samson pushes this to the left of the bowler. Ravindra Jadeja dives and gets a hand to it but only manages to parry it towards cover. The batters cross for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls short once again and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets low and cuts this towards deep point for yet another run.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Sanju Samson knocks this to the left of the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Sanju Samson is hurried into the shot but manages to push this out towards mid off.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this towards deep point for a single.Â
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and on off, turning in, Sanju Samson waits for it and guides it towards short third man.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Flatter, full and on middle, Sanju Samson tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! BANG! Nice use of the feet! This is tossed up around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal dances down the track and smashes it over the extra cover fence for a biggie.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Short and on off, Sanju Samson pushes it through covers for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Short again and on leg, Sanju Samson works it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and around off, Sanju Samson chops it to the off side.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it through square leg for another run.
Strategic break! Rajasthan have gotten off to an absolute flier but the Chennai spinners have been able to pull things back slightly in the last few overs. Jos Buttler played the role of a second fiddle and has departed in the quest to boost his scoring rate but it is the young Yashasvi Jaiswal who has stollen to show so far with an attacking half-century. Chennai will be hoping to get some control in the inning through the middle phases. Rajasthan will be hoping Sanju Samson can continue to
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, full and on off, Sanju Samson drives it towards long off for a run and gets off the mark.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Darts this one full and down the leg side, Sanju Samson missse his flick. Wided.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, ! TAKEN! Ravindra Jadeja draws first blood! Jos Buttler tries to be aggressive but holes out instead. Jadeja bowls this quicker and on middle, Jos Buttler uses his feet and tries to loft it away, but fails to get under the ball and hits it flat and in the air towards long on where Shivam Dube did not have to move an inch as he pouches it safely. Rajasthan lose their first wicket!
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it towards covers and scampers across for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, BYES! So close for Maheesh Theekshana! This one beats everyone! Maheesh Theekshana tosses this one up around off, grips and turns in sharply, Jos Buttler looks to push it away, but is nowhere near it and misses. MS Dhoni also fails to stop it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Slower through the air, on off, Jos Buttler looks to block it but misses and MS Dhoni breaks the stumps in a flash. However, Buttler is inside the crease.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and way outside off, Jos Buttler fails to reach it. Wided.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is living dangerously here! This is floated, full and on off, turning in sharply again, Jos Buttler looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge past the stumps towards short fine leg. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on leg, Jos Buttler flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it past point for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it wide of deep point and comes back for the second.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Fantastic shot! This is floated full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes down on his knees and nails his reverse-sweep way over the deep point fence for a biggie.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY FOR JAISWAL! This has been a quick-fire knock from him and he doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short again and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps it towards long on for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on middle, Jos Buttler drives it towards long off for a run.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets to the pitch of it and tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja starts with a short delivery, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it towards point.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Just over! Maheesh Theekshana once again bowls this short and on off, Jos Buttler goes on his back foot and thrashes it just over the bowler's reach for another boundary. Rajasthan are 64 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and on off, Jos Buttler drills it towards mid off.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated, short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Flatter, full and on middle, Jos Buttler works it towards long on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Nice shot! Maheesh Theekshana lands this a bit short and around middle, Jos Buttler moves back and lofts it wide and over mid off for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Strays onto the pads this time on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this to the right of deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this to the left of the bowler. Three dot balls after the six and this is a good come back by Tushar Deshpande in the over.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut this into the gap but finds the cover fielder.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is putting up an exhibition of ball-hitting here! Tushar Deshpande bowls this slightly back of a length and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal whips this off his pads over deep backward square leg for six runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Tushar Deshpande bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler dabs this towards extra cover and takes a run.Â
Change of ends for Tushar Deshpande. He conceded 10 runs in his first over.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Maheesh Theekshana tosses this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep this away but misses and the ball crashes into the pads. It rolls into the off side and the batters cross for a leg bye. Maheesh Theekshana runs off celebrating but the umpire remains unmoved. MS Dhoni takes the review straight away and UltraEdge shows there is not bat involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball pitching outside leg and Chennai lose a review.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on the back foot and dabs this back towards the bowler. Good start from Maheesh Theekshana has just three runs have come from his over.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Angles this into the stumps and keeps it short once again. Jos Buttler eases this down to long on for a single.Â
Is that out? MS Dhoni has taken the review for a LBW decision on Yashasvi Jaiswal. UltraEdge shows not bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that pitching is outside leg stump. So, the on-field decision of Not Out remains.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl short and outside off. Jos Buttler rocks back and punches this to the cover fielder.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one down leg on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.Â
We will see some spin now as Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Maheesh Theekshana bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler tucks this through mid-wicket and gives Yashasvi Jaiswal the strike with a single.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The runs are flowing far too easily and Chennai may be slightly worried about what is happening! Akash Singh bowls this short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps this towards deep backward point for yet another boundary!Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking in scintillating form! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to pull this away but miscues his shot to the short fine leg fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The first maximum of the inning and it comes off the blade of Yashasvi Jaiswal! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front foot out of the way and heaves this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play at it initially but changes his mind at the last moment.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! A shade of fortune in this short but Yashasvi Jaiswal will take it gladly! Akash Singh bowls this back of a length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal walks down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler dabs this back towards the bowler. Another good over for Rajasthan!
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler somehow manages to find the gap and collects another boundary to his kitty! Tushar Deshpande goes a touch fuller and outside off. Jos Buttler opens the face of his bat and guides this past the backward point fielder for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Another play and a miss! Tushar Deshpande delivers this on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler looks to push this through the off side but does not connect.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, BEATEN! Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler feels for the ball and gets beaten on his outside edge.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off pole. Jos Buttler walks across to the off side and clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler gets his first boundary! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler leans into the shot and drives this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to share the attack.
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal starts with a cracking boundary! Akash Singh bowls this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his front foot forward confidently and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is off the mark as well. Akash Singh serves this wide outside off on a fuller length. Jos Buttler strokes this towards deep cover and takes a single to keep strike.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a run.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Make that three boundaries in the over and Yashasvi Jaiswal is up and running! Akash Singh strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and gets four runs once again.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking extremely confident here and is caressing the ball away with perfection! Akash Singh goes full once again and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap between cover and mid off this time and the ball races to the deep cover fence for four more runs.Â
We are all set to start! The two umpires make their way to the middle followed by tge Chennai players who spread out to take their respective field positions. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two openers for Rajasthan. Akash Singh has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks good and they want to learn from the previous games so stick to their strengths which is defending. Mentions that it is a special moment for the team to play their 200th game. Tells that he feels great playing for Rajasthan for over 10 years. Ends by saying that he would have liked to see more pink in the crowd but it is more yellow and we all know the reason behind it. Informs that they have made
MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai, says they would have bowled first as he expects the wicket to remain the same throughout the game. Mentions that there is a bit of grass cover and the wicket behaves differently sometimes and there is lower bounce so need the bowlers need to adapt. Claims that in tournaments like this, they look up to certain individuals to perform. Adds that when they are out there, they are alone and they can only build character which they try to do. Whatever happens after
Impact Players for Chennai - Ambati Rayudu, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
Chennai (Playing XI) - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh.Â
Impact Players for Rajasthan - Donovan Ferreira, Murugan Ashwin, Riyan Parag, KM Asif, Kuldip Yadav.
Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.Â
TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Rajasthan. They have elected to BAT first.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, a massive total on the board, and if there is any team that could be expected to breach this target on current form, it would be this Chennai side. They will need a solid start from their in-form openers and will need to play their shots from the word go. Rajasthan will know that even without Trent Boult, they have enough firepower in their arsenal to restrict the visitors and pick up a crucial win. Will they be able to put up a good performance with the ball to complement their effo
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another boundary! Matheesha Pathirana follows the batter and bowls the yorker, but on leg, Devdutt Padikkal tickles it away and it beats Tushar Deshpande at fine leg for a boundary. This is now the highest total in the tournament history at this ground.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is up for a quick chat. He says that it is a really good total and they will give their best to defend it. Adds that he is enjoying his batting and trying to play all his shots and feels good in his mind. Mentions that he talks to the senior players for information about the venues. Tells that he and Jos Buttler try to keep things simple and it is all about playing good shots to keep looking for boundaries. Ends by saying that the slower ones and the cutters were holding a b
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Rajasthan gets to that 200-run mark! Matheesha Pathirana lands this on a good length and on middle, slower too, Devdutt Padikkal heaves it in the air with his bottom hand coming off, but it lands safely in the deep square leg region. Three runs taken! MS Dhoni is not happy with the effort from his fielders. Rajasthan finishes on 202/5!
Rajasthan got off the blocks in an explosive manner as they so often do when they bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal was at his fluent best right from the first ball as the hosts got 14 runs in the first over. The openers got 64 runs in the Powerplay and Jos Buttler surprisingly played the anchor role but perished in the quest to pump up his scoring rate. Sanju Samson looked to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking but could not provide the impetus they needed as he was dismissed after a
What a quality player Dhruv Jurel is turning out to be! He has pushed Rajasthan to a formidable total as they have put up the highest total on this ground in the history of the Indian T20 League. The first time 200 has been posted at this venue and the hosts will be confident of their chances in this game. Chennaiâs opening bowlers were carted all around the ground in the first three overs till Maheesh Theekshana was brought into the attack and he helped bring some control in the Powerplay.
Matheesha Pathirana to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another full toss, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin slices it towards wide third man for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! RUN OUT! MS Dhoni with an excellent piece of wicket-keeping! Matheesha Pathirana bowls a low full toss, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to clip it, but misses and it goes towards the keeper as the batters tries to steal a bye, but MS Dhoni is quick to collect it diving to his right and gets up to hit the stumps at the batter's end with Jurel outside the crease. The replay confirms it and Jurel goes back after an impactful knock.
Who will walk out now?
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, On a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel pushes it through covers for a single.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! A streak boundary! This is full and around off, slower too, Dhruv Jurel looks to slog it but goes through it early and gets an outside edge over short third man for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Up, up and away! Matheesha Pathirana misses his yorker for the first time and serves a juicy full toss, on leg, Dhruv Jurel whips it over the fine leg fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and on off, Dhruv Jurel drills it through covers for one.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! BOOM! Dhruv Jurel goes big now! Tushar Deshpande tries the slower one, but this is in the slot, on middle, Dhruv Jurel waits for it and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, ! Powered away! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel gets behind and it and thrashes it wide of long for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Devdutt Padikkal looks to cut it, but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, Overpitched and outside off, angling away, Devdutt Padikkal tries to slice it away, but misses. He takes the review as he thinks this is a wide. However, the replay shows that this is a fair delivery and Rajasthan lose their reveiw.
Tushar Deshpande to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Cheeky and effective! Tushar Deshpande serves this full and around off, Devdutt Padikkal shuffles across and scoops it well over short fine leg for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Another fine yorker, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal jams it out to the off side for one.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Another lucky boundary for Devdutt Padikkal! Matheesha Pathirana tries to slower dipping yorker this time, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal tries to keep it out, but gets an inside edge this time as the ball runs to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, EDGED AND ! Matheesha Pathirana serves a yorker and on middle at 150 clicks, Devdutt Padikkal just manages to get his bat down in time and gets an outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, This is pitched up, outside off, Dhruv Jurel throws his bat and slices it over point for a run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, A low full toss, on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it towards mid off where Devon Conway misfields and allows the second run.
Matheesha Pathirana to Devdutt Padikkal, Matheesha Pathirana gets the yorker right, on middle, Devdutt Padikkal digs it out towards mid off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Quicker again, on leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel drives it towards long off for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Darts this one full and around leg, Devdutt Padikkal looks to work it away, but misses and it deflects off the pads towards backward point. A leg bye is taken!
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, ! Good shot! This is floated, full and on middle, Devdutt Padikkal moves across a bit and goes down to sweep it over short third man for a boundary.
Devdutt Padikkal strides out to the middle.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Devdutt Padikkal, Flatter, full and on middle, skids through, Devdutt Padikkal tries to cut and gets an inside edge too, but the ball stays on the pitch.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shimron Hetmyer, ! CHOPPED ON! Maheesh Theekshana strikes and this is a big wicket for Chennai as Shimron Hetmyer goes back to the hut now. This is quicker, fullish and on off, skids through, Shimron Hetmyer tries to cut it away, but only manages to get an inside edge back onto the stumps. He is very disappointed with that but Maheesh Theekshana celebrates. Rajasthan four down now!
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Fullish and outside off, Dhruv Jurel makes room and tries to reach for it, but fails to do so.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it towards deep point for a brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Short of a length and on middle, slower too, Shimron Hetmyer looks to pull, but misses and it goes off his thigh pads toward the right of the keeper as they set off for the leg bye, MS Dhoni picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end but Matheesha Pathirana is in the way and stops it. Dhoni is not happy with that.
Matheesha Pathirana to Dhruv Jurel, ! Just over! Matheesha Pathirana bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel looks to pull, but gets a top edge which goes just over MS Dhoni's head and towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Matheesha Pathirana is back into the attack.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Another brillaint yorker, on off, hint of some reverse swing, Shimron Hetmyer is well beaten once again.
Matheesha Pathirana to Shimron Hetmyer, Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker this time, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer is late to put his bat down in time and misses.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Fires this one full and into the pads. Shimron Hetmyer flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one to retain strike.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Tosses this one full and just outside the off pole. Dhruv Jurel knocks this down to long on for yet another single.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to cramp the batter for room on a shorter length. Shimron Hetmyer punches this down to long on for a run.Â
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Anngled into the pads on a shortish length. Shimron Hetmyer tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete two runs.Â
Moeen Ali to Dhruv Jurel, Goes full and outside the off stump. Dhruv Jurel knocks this towards deep cover and takes a single.Â
Strategic-Break! Chennai have pulled things back now with a superb over from Tushar Deshpande and they will look to build on that. Rajasthan have two new batters at the crease now and they will need start again to set a platform to go big in the last few overs. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Also, Moeen Ali to bowl after the break.
Moeen Ali to Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali bowls this short and going down leg. Shimron Hetmyer gets down on one knee and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Dhruv Jurel, Delivers this full as well and outside off. Dhruv Jurel pushes this towards the mid off fielder. Two wickets and just 7 runs from this over.
Dhruv Jurel is the next man in.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets two in one over and both the set batters are back in the shed! Is this the opening Chennai was looking for? Tushar Deshpande bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball. He ends up top-edging this towards the point region. The ball goes really high and begins to sway in the breeze but Ajinkya Rahane manages to keep his composure a
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! This is timed beautifully as well! Tushar Deshpande goes really full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets bat on the ball and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer knocks this towards deep point and takes one.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls this on a good length as well and angling away from the batter outside off. Shimron Hetmyer pushes this towards deep cover and they run well for two runs.Â
Shimron Hetmyer comes out to the middle now.
Tushar Deshpande to Sanju Samson, ! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande gets the much-needed breakthrough and the Rajasthan skipper has to depart! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson looks to clear the ground on the leg side but gets the ball off the toe end of his bat. The ball flies towards long on where Ruturaj Gaikwad slightly misjudges the trajectory of the ball. He does manage to hold onto it to his right and Rajasthan lose their second wicket. Chennai needed this r
Tushar Deshpande (2-0-19-0)Â replaces Matheesha Pathirana.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Bowls this into the pads on a shortish length. Sanju Samson flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, ! Sanju Samson decides to get going now! A poor delivery though bowled short and outside the off stump. Sanju Samson rocks back in a flash and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl on a shortish length and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this through mid-wicket and takes a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this straight to the man at cover-point.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and looks to go hard. Slices the ball towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his highest score in T20 cricket! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this slightly short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down on one knee and slaps this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Goes for the slower delivery and bowls this on a length, outside off. Sanju Samson looks to hit across the line but gets beaten by the lack of pace.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Decides to bowl full once again and just outside the off pole. Sanju Samson goes hard at the ball and gets off the inside half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Slightly short this time and spinning into the stumps. Sanju Samson rocks back and punches this towards long on for a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Bowls this on a good length but offer width outside off. Sanju Samson thumps this on the up towards deep cover-point. Devon Conway does really well in the deep to save a certain boundary as the batters pick up yet another brace.
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly back of a length and on a leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his pull to the left of square leg and takes a single.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches for this and cuts this aerially towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, WIDE! Bowls this full and just outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across to the off side and looks to paddle this fine but misses. The umpire calls this wide and the bowler does not look pleased.Â
Matheesha Pathirana to Sanju Samson, Matheesha Pathirana starts off with a good-length delivery outside the off pole. Sanju Samson mistimes his shot towards long on and takes one.Â
Matheesha Pathirana has been introduced into the attack now.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Sanju Samson pushes this to the left of the bowler. Ravindra Jadeja dives and gets a hand to it but only manages to parry it towards cover. The batters cross for a single.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls short once again and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets low and cuts this towards deep point for yet another run.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Sanju Samson knocks this to the left of the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Sanju Samson is hurried into the shot but manages to push this out towards mid off.Â
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this towards deep point for a single.Â
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and on off, turning in, Sanju Samson waits for it and guides it towards short third man.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Flatter, full and on middle, Sanju Samson tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and on off, turning away, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep it away, but misses.
Moeen Ali to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! BANG! Nice use of the feet! This is tossed up around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal dances down the track and smashes it over the extra cover fence for a biggie.
Moeen Ali to Sanju Samson, Short and on off, Sanju Samson pushes it through covers for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Short again and on leg, Sanju Samson works it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Quicker, short and around off, Sanju Samson chops it to the off side.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it through square leg for another run.
Strategic break! Rajasthan have gotten off to an absolute flier but the Chennai spinners have been able to pull things back slightly in the last few overs. Jos Buttler played the role of a second fiddle and has departed in the quest to boost his scoring rate but it is the young Yashasvi Jaiswal who has stollen to show so far with an attacking half-century. Chennai will be hoping to get some control in the inning through the middle phases. Rajasthan will be hoping Sanju Samson can continue to
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Tossed up, full and on off, Sanju Samson drives it towards long off for a run and gets off the mark.
Ravindra Jadeja to Sanju Samson, Darts this one full and down the leg side, Sanju Samson missse his flick. Wided.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, ! TAKEN! Ravindra Jadeja draws first blood! Jos Buttler tries to be aggressive but holes out instead. Jadeja bowls this quicker and on middle, Jos Buttler uses his feet and tries to loft it away, but fails to get under the ball and hits it flat and in the air towards long on where Shivam Dube did not have to move an inch as he pouches it safely. Rajasthan lose their first wicket!
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it towards covers and scampers across for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, BYES! So close for Maheesh Theekshana! This one beats everyone! Maheesh Theekshana tosses this one up around off, grips and turns in sharply, Jos Buttler looks to push it away, but is nowhere near it and misses. MS Dhoni also fails to stop it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Slower through the air, on off, Jos Buttler looks to block it but misses and MS Dhoni breaks the stumps in a flash. However, Buttler is inside the crease.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and way outside off, Jos Buttler fails to reach it. Wided.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards long on for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is living dangerously here! This is floated, full and on off, turning in sharply again, Jos Buttler looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge past the stumps towards short fine leg. They cross.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Shortish and on leg, Jos Buttler flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it past point for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it wide of deep point and comes back for the second.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Fantastic shot! This is floated full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes down on his knees and nails his reverse-sweep way over the deep point fence for a biggie.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY FOR JAISWAL! This has been a quick-fire knock from him and he doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short again and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps it towards long on for one.
Ravindra Jadeja to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on middle, Jos Buttler drives it towards long off for a run.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets to the pitch of it and tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja starts with a short delivery, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts it towards point.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Just over! Maheesh Theekshana once again bowls this short and on off, Jos Buttler goes on his back foot and thrashes it just over the bowler's reach for another boundary. Rajasthan are 64 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Fires this one full and on off, Jos Buttler drills it towards mid off.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated, short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Quicker, full and on leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Flatter, full and on middle, Jos Buttler works it towards long on for a single.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, ! Nice shot! Maheesh Theekshana lands this a bit short and around middle, Jos Buttler moves back and lofts it wide and over mid off for a boundary.
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Strays onto the pads this time on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this to the right of deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes back to bowling on a good length and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this to the left of the bowler. Three dot balls after the six and this is a good come back by Tushar Deshpande in the over.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut this into the gap but finds the cover fielder.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is putting up an exhibition of ball-hitting here! Tushar Deshpande bowls this slightly back of a length and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal whips this off his pads over deep backward square leg for six runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Tushar Deshpande bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Jos Buttler dabs this towards extra cover and takes a run.Â
Change of ends for Tushar Deshpande. He conceded 10 runs in his first over.
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Maheesh Theekshana tosses this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to sweep this away but misses and the ball crashes into the pads. It rolls into the off side and the batters cross for a leg bye. Maheesh Theekshana runs off celebrating but the umpire remains unmoved. MS Dhoni takes the review straight away and UltraEdge shows there is not bat involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball pitching outside leg and Chennai lose a review.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on the back foot and dabs this back towards the bowler. Good start from Maheesh Theekshana has just three runs have come from his over.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Angles this into the stumps and keeps it short once again. Jos Buttler eases this down to long on for a single.Â
Is that out? MS Dhoni has taken the review for a LBW decision on Yashasvi Jaiswal. UltraEdge shows not bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that pitching is outside leg stump. So, the on-field decision of Not Out remains.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl short and outside off. Jos Buttler rocks back and punches this to the cover fielder.Â
Maheesh Theekshana to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one down leg on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.Â
We will see some spin now as Maheesh Theekshana comes into the attack.
Maheesh Theekshana to Jos Buttler, Maheesh Theekshana bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Jos Buttler tucks this through mid-wicket and gives Yashasvi Jaiswal the strike with a single.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The runs are flowing far too easily and Chennai may be slightly worried about what is happening! Akash Singh bowls this short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps this towards deep backward point for yet another boundary!Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking in scintillating form! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and strokes this towards deep cover-point for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to pull this away but miscues his shot to the short fine leg fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! The first maximum of the inning and it comes off the blade of Yashasvi Jaiswal! Akash Singh goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal clears his front foot out of the way and heaves this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play at it initially but changes his mind at the last moment.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! A shade of fortune in this short but Yashasvi Jaiswal will take it gladly! Akash Singh bowls this back of a length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal walks down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler dabs this back towards the bowler. Another good over for Rajasthan!
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler somehow manages to find the gap and collects another boundary to his kitty! Tushar Deshpande goes a touch fuller and outside off. Jos Buttler opens the face of his bat and guides this past the backward point fielder for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Another play and a miss! Tushar Deshpande delivers this on a good length and outside off. Jos Buttler looks to push this through the off side but does not connect.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, BEATEN! Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler feels for the ball and gets beaten on his outside edge.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off pole. Jos Buttler walks across to the off side and clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to Jos Buttler, ! Jos Buttler gets his first boundary! Tushar Deshpande bowls this full and outside the off stump. Jos Buttler leans into the shot and drives this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Tushar Deshpande to share the attack.
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal starts with a cracking boundary! Akash Singh bowls this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his front foot forward confidently and creams this towards deep cover for four runs.Â
Akash Singh to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler is off the mark as well. Akash Singh serves this wide outside off on a fuller length. Jos Buttler strokes this towards deep cover and takes a single to keep strike.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and angles this into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a run.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Make that three boundaries in the over and Yashasvi Jaiswal is up and running! Akash Singh strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and gets four runs once again.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.Â
Akash Singh to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! Yashasvi Jaiswal is looking extremely confident here and is caressing the ball away with perfection! Akash Singh goes full once again and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap between cover and mid off this time and the ball races to the deep cover fence for four more runs.Â
We are all set to start! The two umpires make their way to the middle followed by tge Chennai players who spread out to take their respective field positions. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two openers for Rajasthan. Akash Singh has the new ball in his hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks good and they want to learn from the previous games so stick to their strengths which is defending. Mentions that it is a special moment for the team to play their 200th game. Tells that he feels great playing for Rajasthan for over 10 years. Ends by saying that he would have liked to see more pink in the crowd but it is more yellow and we all know the reason behind it. Informs that they have made
MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai, says they would have bowled first as he expects the wicket to remain the same throughout the game. Mentions that there is a bit of grass cover and the wicket behaves differently sometimes and there is lower bounce so need the bowlers need to adapt. Claims that in tournaments like this, they look up to certain individuals to perform. Adds that when they are out there, they are alone and they can only build character which they try to do. Whatever happens after
Impact Players for Chennai - Ambati Rayudu, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
Chennai (Playing XI) - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh.Â
Impact Players for Rajasthan - Donovan Ferreira, Murugan Ashwin, Riyan Parag, KM Asif, Kuldip Yadav.
Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.Â
TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Rajasthan. They have elected to BAT first.