What a fantastic night it was for Chennai Super Kings in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League 2019? They outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling to restrict them for a cheap score on the board. The collective bowling effort from the Chennai that was lead by Deepak Chahar saw CSK being restricted to 108.
It was a horrible night for the Kolkata Knight Riders’ batsman. Perhaps, they wouldn’t have expected such a collapse from the top-order, as the conditions weren’t that tough.
Initially, it was Chennai Super Kings, who won the toss, elected to bowl first. Things never looked easy for Kolkata Knight Riders in the middle. Right in the first over, Deepak Chahar sent back Chris Lynn for a duck.
It was followed by the wicket of Sunil Narine when Harbhajan Singh used all his experience to bowl a wide length delivery to him. Nitish Rana, who was the in-form batsman for the team also walked back for a duck when he smashed Deepak to Ambati Rayudu.
Later, it was Imran Tahir’s show, who dismissed Shubman Gill and Dinesh Karthik break the bone of Kolkata Knight Riders, Once again, the onus was on Andre Russell, who got good support from Piyush Chawla.
For Chennai Super Kings, Deepak Chahar bagged a couple of wickets while Imran Tahir, Harbhajan Singh and the rest of the bowlers used the conditions to the perfection.
In the end, all they managed was 108 on the board with some late blitz from the super striker of the ball. It would be interesting to see how Dinesh Karthik manages his spinners on such a track.
Twitter Reactions:
So Dhoni chooses to chase. Says dew is the reason. It is a pity that for all the preparation, the analytics, the match-ups, the biggest factor in a game is something players have no control over.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 9, 2019
What a dream start Chennai has had against KKR. Four wickets down for 24 with Chahar having three to his name. I hope he gets into consideration for the World Cup.#CSKvKKR
— ?????? ????? (@GautamSodhi1) April 9, 2019
Wonderful watching the crafty Bhajji bowl. Class doesn't grow old!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 9, 2019
Imran Tahir started celebrating even before Dhoni knocks off the bails ?
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 9, 2019
Wicket No.2 for Imran Tahir.
The @ChennaiIPL are on a roll here as the #KKR are reduced to 47/6 in 10.1 overs. pic.twitter.com/7PYR9bdnGo
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2019
Harbhajan drops a skier from Russell, is down on the ground in agony, Tahir charges across to lift him up. The little things that tell you about a team.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 9, 2019
#IPL2019 #CSKvKKR #CSK pic.twitter.com/DwKkxFUWUF
— Shaswat Mishra (@shaswat10mishra) April 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/Premanandakonth/status/1115645309252538368
Chennai ground
Sea of yellow
Den of lions
Web of spinners
Hide of wily old foxes
Dare not enter ? @ChennaiIPL#CSKvKKR— Mugunthan கேசவன் (@Mugunthan_K7) April 9, 2019
#Harbhajansingh bowling beautifully in this year's #VIVOIPL2019 bowling with good pace, loop, great seam position & drift… If I would be the Indian selector definitely tempted to go for him in the world cup #CSKvKKR #BCCI #ViratKohli @BCCI
— Harshad parmar (@Harshad9Parmar) April 9, 2019
I never imagined a test cricket like scenario in T20 where batsman will deny singles to save a tailender. #IPL2019 #CSKvKKR #Russell
— Sankalp??Sharma (@SankalpSharma_) April 9, 2019
Trust in Captain Cool, he knows how to keep it Thanda even in the scorching heat. #MyGameFace #CSKvKKR
— Gujju Rocks (@GujjuRockz) April 9, 2019
There’s Something About Chennai Super Kings #CSKvKKR
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/ninjaasleeper/status/1115640028393132034
https://twitter.com/conflictedsocio/status/1115640016170913792
No other team has great leader like Dhoni #CSKvKKR #GameBanayegaName
— Sreenivas (@SreenivasRpm) April 9, 2019
Dre Russ survives the DRS! ☹️#WhistlePodu #Yellove #CSKvKKR ??
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 9, 2019
When ever I see the @ChennaiIPL team I remember the Movie Chinagate ? why ? #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/izIpKyMV8A
— Pankaj Tyagi (@Pankajaim306) April 9, 2019
#Dhonivsandrerussel No captian could placed cow-corners except @msdhoni @IPL#CSKvKKR
— Pratiksha Parmar (@PratikshaParma4) April 9, 2019
Expect the unexpected….!! ?#Atlee #SRK #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/Yel1frrtVB
— VIJAY FANS WORLD (@VijayFansWorld_) April 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/Saranra06273843/status/1115640834966183937
Pic 1 : Russelle against other teams
Pic 2 : Russelle against CSK #CSKvKKR
PC : @comedibanda pic.twitter.com/8GFlpmERKM
— G O L G A P P A (@falana_dimkana_) April 9, 2019
#CSKvKKR wow the KKR batsmen seem to be in a total panic no idea on how to play on a tough track
— rajan3871 (@rajan3871) April 9, 2019
Why is KKR behaving like RCB? ? #CSKvKKR
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) April 9, 2019
Another one of the best spell by big bro @harbhajan_singh paaji ✊⭐️?? old is gold ?? @ChennaiIPL @IPL
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) April 9, 2019
This is top class bowling from @harbhajan_singh . #IPL2019 #CSKvKKR
— Debasis Sen (@debasissen) April 9, 2019
#CSK smart enough to let #DreRuss do his thing, and skittle away the remaining incumbents. #CSKvKKR
— Vikram Mehta (@MehtaMorphosis) April 9, 2019
Well played Russ. Thank you ? ❤ #CSKvKKR
— Priyanka ? (@iPriiyanka) April 9, 2019
Half century for #AndreRussell. You are the reason #KKR is alive. You’re the heartbeat of the knights tonight. Thank you! @Russell12A #AmiKkr #CSKvKKR #VivoIPL #IPL2019
— Joshua D'souza (@TheJoshuaDsouza) April 9, 2019
A broken wrist, a batting collapse and even @msdhoni can't @Russell12A #CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #KKR #KKRHaiTaiyaar #VIVOIPL #AndreRussell
— SportsAdda (@sportsadda_) April 9, 2019