The Chennai Super Kings showed why they were a force to be reckoned with by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Sunrisers were put in to bat first and posted 179 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. well-struck half centuries for Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson put them on the right track. Their bowlers did their best to preserve their target but there was no stopping Chennai.
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When the Super Kings came out to bat, Ambati Rayudu was the hero of the day. His unbeaten century steered the Yellow army to victory. But he didn’t do it alone, Shane Watson’s half-century and a 21-run cameo from skipper MS Dhoni ensured a sure-fire triumph. Off their bowlers, Shardul Thakur picked up 2 wickets along with 1 each for Dwayne Bravo and Deepak Chahar. Chahar had the best economy of 4.00 with just 16 runs given away in 4 overs, including a wicket.
Here is how social media reacted to the CSK win.
Britannia 50-50 biscuits still around? Coz they should sign Kane Williamson, he keeps getting 50 after 50 after 50 🙌 #CSKvSRH
CSK (The best batting & chasing side of the tournament) decimates SRH (the best bowling side of the tournament) Chennai remains the only team to beat Hyderabad twice in the tournament. And in all likelihood, these 2 teams will play 2 more matches (Qualifier 1 & Final) #CSKvSRH
What a wonderful partnership between @RayuduAmbati and @ShaneRWatson33 and a brilliant half-century from watson....👏👏 Brilliant opening partnership between our both badass openers..🙌🙌 #BESTvsBEST #CSKvSRH #whistlepodu #DenAwayFromDen @ChennaiIPL #WhistlePoduExpress #Yellove
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#CSKvSRH couldn't watch Raina bat more todsy
Well Played @RayuduAmbati 👍 #CSKvSRH
https://twitter.com/Rastogi3Sapna/status/995692459798777859
Finally a hundred for @RayuduAmbati 💯 #CSKvSRH #IPL2018 #WhistlePodu for @ChennaiIPL
Perfect replacement for @ImRo45 in the limited overs cricket for #Teamindia No doubt he had enormous talent but here in @ChennaiIPL he got the correct position as well as opportunity to show his talent. @BCCI @CSKFansOfficial Kudos !🙌🙌 #CSKvSRH
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Still time for some on-field banter in the middle of a game.
https://twitter.com/Yogesh35773888/status/995691351382474755
Superb win for our own CSK 😎 Only team to beat unbeatable SRH twice this season 👐 Anyway, we are qualified now. Let's go and let's get that trophy✌️ #CSKvSRH #satyaperapu
100* Victories for Thala da, as @ChennaiIPL Skipper!🔥💛 @msdhoni #WhistlePodu #CSKvSRH #Yellove
Somebody ask #Rayudu how does he do such monumental hitting match after match against foe after foe. #IPL #IPL2018 #CSKvSRH #ambatirayudu
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Dhoni representing the entire CSK fandom's approach towards Sir Jadeja 🙊😂😂 #CSKvSRH
Manish Pandey is second biggest scam after demonetisation. #CSKvSRH
https://twitter.com/ClubRaina/status/995690691912126465
#whistlepodu if you can see 2 #yellove hundreds! #CSKvSRH 🦁💛
Milestone Alert!💛🦁 Chinna Thala Raina becomes the first player to score 300+ Runs in 11 consecutive seasons of IPL!🙌 @ChennaiIPL @ImRaina #WhistlePodu #Yellove #CSKvSRH
https://twitter.com/ChaharDeepak9/status/995683818014097408
https://twitter.com/Dude_Cricket/status/995681753665748992
Ohh congratulations man @RayuduAmbati on a fabulous century n congratulations too guys @ChennaiIPL on an amazing win.well done guys.keep it up. #CSKvSRH #VIVOIPL #IPL2018 #BESTvsBEST #match46
Great victory against Powerful bowling team #SRH by #CSK in the battle of #BESTvsBEST #CSKvSRH
@ChennaiIPL completely smashed SRH bowling❤❤❤ @RayuduAmbati just love your batting.WHAT A HUNDRED✌👍 @ShaneRWatson33 too played superbly #Chahar was outstanding But STILL Csk needs to work more on their bowling especially on middle overs in bowling #CSKvSRH #IPL2018 #VIVOIPL
@ChennaiIPL any plans for Ahmedabad CSK fans #whistlepodu train 🙈 #CSKvSRH 👌
With this win, CSK have more or less qualified for the IPL 2018 playoffs. The Sunrisers have already qualified as they are 2 points ahead of the Chennai Super Kings.
But it has to be said that it was a stellar knock from Rayudu.