MS Dhoni was filled with reward for veteran openers Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis who scored unbeaten half-centuries to assist Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeat Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 10 wickets. The Chennai-based franchise recorded this triumph after being handed a goal of 179, in match 18 of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Watson smashed 83 runs off 53 deliveries, with 11 boundaries and three sixes to his credit score. Du Plessis made his presence felt with a 53-ball 87, which comprised of 11 boundaries and a six.
“[Watson] It isn’t about being extra aggressive. He was hitting it nicely within the nets and what you want is to do this within the center. It was only a matter of time. Faf is sort of a sheet anchor for us, retains enjoying these pictures within the center. He can all the time confuse the bowler with the lap pictures and all coming in. We would have liked momentum with the proper of pictures. Watto and Faf backed themselves with the pictures they’re recognized for,” stated Dhoni within the post-match presentation.
KXIP skipper KL Rahul blamed poor execution for the debacle, which has seen them drop to the underside of the points table.
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“There is not any rocket science, we all know the place we’re going mistaken. The execution half’s been unhealthy. They’re all skilled gamers, they know the place it is going mistaken,” he acknowledged.
Rahul helped his aspect publish a complete of 178/four after opting to bat, rising as the highest run-scorer with a 52-ball 63. The wicketkeeper-batsman obtained help from Windies cricketer Nicholas Pooran who smashed 33 runs off 17 deliveries.
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