Ajinkya Rahane hit a scintillating 27-ball 61, the fastest half-century of the season, as Chennai Super Kings cantered residence by seven wickets in opposition to Mumbai Indians of their IPL match right here on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Batting first, MI managed a below-par 157 for 8 in 20 overs with Ishan Kishan’s 32 off 21 balls and ‘Impact Player’ Tim David’s 31 off 22 balls being the precept contributions.
Ravindra Jadeja with 3 for 20 was essentially the most profitable bowler whereas pacer Tushar Deshpande and spinner Mitchell Santner took two wickets apiece.
In reply, Rahane hit seven fours and three sixes as CSK received the match in 18.1 overs. Rahane’s 50 got here off solely 19 balls.
CSK now have two wins in three video games whereas MI have misplaced each their matches up to now.
Brief scores:
Mumbai Indians:
157/8 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 32, Tim David 31, Ravindra Jadeja 3/20, Mitchell Santner 2/28).
Chennai Super King:
159/3 in 18.1 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 61, Ruturaj Gaikwad 40 not out).
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