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IPL 2023: Rahane, Conway, Dube slam fifties, propel Chennai to 235/4 against Kolkata
Conway continued his impressive show while Dube attacked spinners effortlessly and Rahane went after both pace and spin, timing his shots magnificently as Chennai posted the highest IPL score at this venue and against Kolkata. After a blistering 73-run opening partnership Rahane and Dube shared a fantastic stand of 85 runs off 32 balls for the third wicket, giving many fans wearing the yellow jersey in stadium enthralling moments.
IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders win toss, elect to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings
Chennai are currently in third place in the points table while Kolkata are in eighth position. In head-to-head IPL record, Chennai have won 17 out of 26 times against Kolkata and a win for them on Sunday will take them to the top of the points table. After winning the toss, Rana said that fast-bowling all-rounder David Wiese and wicketkeeper-batter N. Jagadeesan have come into the playing eleven in place of Litton Das and Mandeep Singh, with Shardul Thakur still out due to a niggle.
IPL 2023: Jadeja's 3/22, Conway's unbeaten 77 help CSK thrash SRH by 7 wickets
SRH were restricted to 134/7 in 20 overs in front of CSK's brilliant bowling performances led by Jadeja. In response, the openers gave a strong start to CSK. Despite a slump in the run rate in the middle overs, Conway's unbeaten 77 off 57 laced with 12 boundaries and a six helped the hosts to seal the win with eight balls remaining.
IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja's 3/22 helps CSK restrict SRH to 134/7
CSK bowlers were at their best as they didn't let SRH batters pace up the innings. After a modest start in the powerplay, SRH scored 57 runs in the middle overs with just four boundaries and a maximum and also lost four wickets in quick succession, getting reduced to 102/5 after 15 overs.
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings win toss, opt to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad
"This pitch is 50-50 because it is slightly cloudy. There might be dew so it is always better to chase. All packed together on the points table, we need to do well and not look at the table at this moment. Combination-wise, we have been fortunate because we haven't had all players available. The headaches start later when everyone becomes available," CSK skipper MS Dhoni said at the toss.
IPL 2023: I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about result, says Dhoni
Devon Conway slammed 83 off 45 deliveries while Shivam Dube blazed away to a 27-ball 52 as CSK posted an imposing 226/6 after being asked to bat first. In reply, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36) gave a scare to CSK till they were at the crease, sharing 126 runs for the third wicket to raise hopes of a famous win.
IPL 2023: Lucknow vs Chennai clash advanced by a day to May 3 in Lucknow
The match, originally scheduled for May 4, 2023, has been rescheduled because of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation elections. "The Indian Premier League Match 46 between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled for May 4 in Lucknow, has now been rescheduled for May 3," the IPL informed in a statement on Monday.
IPL 2023: Lucknow v Chennai clash advanced by a day to May 3 in Lucknow
The match, originally scheduled for May 4, 2023, has been rescheduled because of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation elections. "The Indian Premier League Match 46 between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled for May 4 in Lucknow, has now been rescheduled for May 3," the IPL informed in a statement on Monday.
IPL 2023: Maxwell, Du Plessis fifties in vain as CSK beat RCB by eight runs
Maxwell struck a 36-ball 76, smashing three fours and eight sixes while and Du Plessis hammered a 33-ball 62 as they came together for a sensational counter-attacking 126-run partnership for the third wicket that helped Royal Challengers Bangalore recover from 15/2 in the second over to keep on course for a massive chase.
IPL 2023: Conway's 83, Shivam Dube 52 help Chennai Super Kings post 226/6 against RCB
Conway started slowly but struck some brilliant shots in a superb display of power-hitting, blasting 83 off 45 deliveries while Dube smashed 52 off 27 balls, blasting five towering sixes, as CSK made superb use of a good pitch and feasted on the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling as skipper Faf du Plessis missed a trick or two by failing to make better use of his spinners after opting to bowl first.
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