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IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis wins toss, elects to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings
"We will bowl first. I think the nature of pitches will turn, but 180-200 will be a nice target to chase. It is quite a small ground and the ball travels, the surface is good and a little bit of dew could help. No changes in our starting XI but got some tricks up our sleeve for the impact player," Faf du Plessis said at the toss.
Dhoni, Morgan are very similar in how clear and calm they are: Moeen Ali
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Moeen highlighted the only difference between the captaincy styles of Dhoni and Morgan and said: "They're very similar in how clear and calm they are, but also very different. Their interests and all that are very different. The biggest difference? MS does most of his captaincy on gut feel, on the day. It could be a bit like that with Morgs too, but he was also very data-driven. But they're both so calm. In terms of mannerisms, they are very, very, very similar."
IPL 2023: Dhoni creates an environment in such a manner that players confidence always remains high, says Jadhav
The performance of a player on the field is shaped by many factors like various situations and conditions. But off the field, irrespective of whether the players had a good or bad day on the field, the backing and sense of belonging from a captain makes a whole lot of difference.
IPL 2023: Ravichandran Ashwin fined 25% match fee for breach of code of conduct
According to a statement from the tournament, Ashwin admitted to the Level 1 Offence under Article 2.7 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding. As per the IPL code of conduct, Article 2.7 deals with public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in a Match or any Player, Team Official, Match Official or Team participating in any Match, irrespective of when such criticism or inappropriate comment is made.
IPL 2023: Really enjoyed the composure showed by Sandeep Sharma, says Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowling the last over with 21 runs to defend, Sandeep began the over with two wides and M.S. Dhoni hitting a brace of excellent sixes. With seven runs needed off three balls, Sandeep bowled a wide length ball and then produced two yorkers that Dhoni and Jadeja could only take singles off, giving Rajasthan a nervy victory in breaching fortress Chepauk.
IPL 2023: Full credit to Sandeep Sharma for keeping Dhoni at bay, says Brett Lee
CSK's tried-and-tested strategy of leaving it late did not yield the desired results as they lost to Royals by three runs in the 17th match of the IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday night. This was CSK's only second loss to RR at home in eight games.
IPL 2023: Dhoni asks CSK's batters to take 'ownership' after loss against Rajasthan
Chasing a target of 176 for victory, CSK were well placed at 78 for 1 in the tenth over. But Royals' spinners bowled beautifully and choked CSK batters, reducing them to 113 for 6 by the end of the 15th. Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja nearly pulled off an improbable win with some fireworks in the end but it proved a little too late.
IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals captain Samson fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow over rate
Rajasthan Royals made it two wins in a row as they beat Chennai Super Kings by 3 runs in a thrilling Match 17 of IPL 2023. "Rajasthan Royals have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match 17 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Wednesday," the IPL said in a statement.
IPL 2023: Dhoni, Jadeja heroics in vain as Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball thriller
Chasing a target of 176 on a slow turner and with dew coming down in copious amounts was expected to be easy for Chennai Super Kings in what was the 200th match for Dhoni as captain. The CSK skipper made a brave effort by hitting two sixes in the final over but in the end, fell short narrowly.
IPL 2023: Buttler hits 52 but clinical bowling helps CSK restrict Rajasthan Royals to 175/8
Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal (38) helped Rajasthan Royals blast 57/1 in Power-play and take them to 87/1 in ninth over but Jadeja claimed two wickets -- getting Padikkal and Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson (0) in quick succession on a pitch that offered turn and bounce as CSK fought back to take control of the match.
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