The Chennai Super Kings management decided to felicitate the players after they recorded their 50th win at their fortress, Chepauk Stadium. CSK beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in a crucial game to keep their IPL 2024 playoff hopes alive.
The management greeted the players to honour their contributions as Chennai Super Kings recorded 50 wins out of 71 games played here. The players were handed gold medals with ’50’ and the CSK logo engraved on them as they victory laps around the stadium.
CSK vs RR Recap
In a thrilling encounter on Sunday, Chennai Super Kings secured stellar five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, boosting their chances of qualifying for the IPL playoffs. CSK successfully chased down a modest target of 142 on a challenging pitch, reaching 145 for five in 18.2 overs. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad played a crucial role, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 42 off 41 balls, supported by rookie Sameer Rizvi’s quickfire 15 not out.
The match saw a rare dismissal, with Ravindra Jadeja becoming only the third batter in IPL history to be given out for obstructing the field. Earlier, CSK’s bowlers, led by seamer Simarjeet Singh, put up a disciplined performance to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 141 for five. Tushar Deshpande stood out with figures of 2/30, while the rest of the bowling unit delivered controlled spells. Riyan Parag was the standout performer for RR, scoring 47 not out off 35 balls, but it wasn’t enough to prevent CSK from clinching a crucial victory.
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Can CSK qualify for IPL 2024 Playoffs
Chennai Super Kings’ recent victory over Rajasthan Royals has significantly bolstered their bid for a spot in the IPL playoffs. With 14 points from 13 matches, their upcoming clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds immense importance. A win in this pivotal encounter would secure their berth in the playoffs. However, even if they face defeat, CSK still has pathways to advance.
They could benefit if Delhi Capitals stumble in one of their remaining matches or if Royal Challengers Bengaluru fails to surpass CSK’s net run rate despite a victory. Alternatively, CSK could aim for the second spot in the table by defeating RCB and hoping for losses from Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming fixtures.
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