Xtra Time Web Desk: In the battle of the two most successful teams of IPL history, Chennai emerged victorious, securing their first away points and notching their fourth win in six matches, at the Wankhede stadium, Mumbai. Despite Rohit Sharma’s century for MI, CSK sealed the victory by a margin of 20 runs. In a clash of titans, Matheesha Pathirana’s outstanding bowling performance played a pivotal role in dismantling Mumbai Indians’ batting order.
Earlier in the match, Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad of CSK showcased their batting prowess with impressive half-centuries, propelling their team to a formidable total of 206 for 4. Dube remained unbeaten on 66 off 38 deliveries, while Gaikwad contributed with a quickfire 69 off just 40 balls. MS Dhoni’s back-to-back sixes off the four deliveries he faced from Hardik became the highlight of the innings, sparking discussion among spectators and analysts alike.
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Rohit Sharma led the charge for the struggling Mumbai Indians, who were throughout in their pursuit of 207 runs against the Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. He might not be the captain but he is definitely the leader of MI. remained not out at 106 off 63 deliveries but which ultimately went to vain. In a noteworthy feat, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batsman to hit 500 T20 sixes during his innings. Additionally, he secured another milestone by becoming the first Mumbai Indians player to reach 5500 runs. Rohit and Ishan Kishan gave a solid start to MI but then Matheesha Pathirana change the game for his team by dismissing Ishan and Suryakumar Yadav in his very first over. Following that, all other batter had a short stay in the crease expect for Tilak Verma, who at a point showed some ray of hope. The MI middle order failed to contribute and also Hardik Pandya leaking run at the end overs and failing with the bat.
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