IPL Match 49: Chennai Super Kings beat KKR in a thriller
Thanks to brilliant knocks by Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja, Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in a thriller played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Thursday. CSK captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to field first. It was a solid start by KKR openers Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana who played with intent putting the CSK bowlers under pressure. At the end of the first six overs, KKR openers made 48 for 0. At the end of the first timeout, KKR scored 52 for 0. Soon after the timeout got over, Karn Sharma was bought into the attack and got a breakthrough dismissing Shubman Gill. KKR openers put on 53 runs in 7.2 overs. On the other hand, Nitish Rana looked composed with his stroke play. CSK spinners put a lid on the KKR batting line-up. Mitchell Santer got rid of Sunil Narine providing an easy catch to Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket. It was a bad choice as Eoin Morgan decided to send Rinku Singh at number 4. Rana continued to play wi...