IPL 2021 Match 15: Chennai Super Kings beat KKR in a high scoring thriller
Despite Andre Russell and Pat Cummins sensational knock, Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in a high scoring thriller played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to field first. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis provided a flying start putting pressure on KKR bowlers right from the word go. Gaikwad who failed in the three matches showed intent showed his class along experienced Faf. At the end of the first six overs, CSK scored 54 for 0. With that, the first timeout was called. After the timeout, CSK openers continued their aggressive intent putting KKR bowlers under immense pressure. Gaikwad reached his fifty off 33 balls and kept the momentum along with Faf. Varun Chakravarthy struck for KKR dismissing Gaikwad providing an easy catch to Pat Cummins at deep midwicket to end a strong 115 runs opening partnership. At the end of the 2 nd timeout, CSK made 121 for 1. Moeen Ali upped the ...