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The Chennai Super Kings beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs to get their second win of the season. CSK scored 192 runs in their first innings before restricting KKR to 160 runs in the second innings. This win takes CSK above the Mumbai Indians in the league table with two wins in a row.
Batting first, CSK scored 192 runs largely due to brilliant innings from Sanju Samson and Dewald Brevis. Samson scored 48 runs in 32 balls, and Brevis scored 41 runs in 29 balls to take CSK to a competitive total.
In reply, KKR faltered from the powerplay, scoring just 32 runs in the first six overs. Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghvanshi made a partnership of 50 runs but could not take the visitors to a victory.
Speaking after the win, KKR captain Ajinkya admitted that the batting let the team down. He further added that his team failed to get a partnership and lost control of the match.
“I thought with the ball, we were treated really good. 190 on this wicket was really good, especially the power play what they got, 70 odd runs. After that, pulling back to 190 was an amazing job from our bowling unit. I thought initially with our batting, we just got 36 or 37 runs in the power play. I thought that was really important. Middle phase, to hitting spinners was slightly challenging, but apart from that, wicket was really good. We needed one batter to bat until deep and then take it in the end. (Talks about combination) I think combination wise, we thought the combination which we had last game and this was really good. I think it`s tough at the moment. Yes, we`re not winning matches, it`s tough. What is important for all of us as a group to stay positive, keep our head up, keep our chin up, just focus on the moment. Yes, we`ll have to sit in the dressing room, think about the combinations. We`ll have to make any changes. Sometimes you bat with the players, the results are going your way, then it`s okay. But if the results are not going your way, then you`ll have to think about the combination. But apart from that, I thought it`s all about being positive and keep our heads up. I think all credit goes to him. I mean, he`s working really hard in the nets. He`s been bowling really good and a great talent. The pace which he`s bowling at the moment has been amazing. So I`m really happy for him. Game by game, he`s improving his skills. Yeah, all three spinners. We just have to, as I said, keep that head up and just be positive and have that self-belief.” Rahane said.
CSK scored 192 in the first innings
The Chennai Super Kings posted 192 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at the end of their 20 overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Dewald Brevis and Sanju Samson starred for the hosts in the first innings.
CSK got off to a good start with the in-form Sanju Samson scoring runs again. The Indian star opener scored a century in the last match and continued his good form with another quickfire 48 runs in 32 balls.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad`s early dismissal, Ayush Mhatre attacked the KKR bowlers from the first ball and scored 38 runs in just 17 balls. Later, Dewald Brevis scored 41 runs in 29 deliveries to take CSK to 192/5 after 20 overs.
For KKR, Kartik Tyagi was the best bowler with the figures of 2/35 after his four overs. Sunil Narine impressed as well with 1/21 runs in his four overs.
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