Encouraged with the team’s performance, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the match was almost perfect and underlined the need of performing well in every area while facing tough opponents like the Gujarat Titans. In Chennai, where pitch conditions can be unpredictable, Gaikwad emphasised the need of batting well. He also praised the team’s outstanding effort in amassing a formidable total of 206 for six.
In the seventh game of the IPL 2024 season, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated the Gujarat Titans with a commanding 63-run victory in a very one-sided match at Chepauk. Fans and commentators were in awe at the brilliant performances put forth by CSK’s bowlers and hitters during the contest.
It was almost a flawless game in every aspect—batting, bowling, and fielding—all three departments together today. This kind of performance was what we had to deliver against a squad like Gujarat. (First ten overs provide over 100 runs) Regardless of when you are batting, you have to bat well in Chennai if you are unsure of the pitch. Here, getting wickets in the final ten overs is quite beneficial. In my opinion, Rachin batted and hindered us throughout the game,” Ruturaj Gaikwad remarked during the post-game awards ceremony.
Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube‘s outstanding batting performance was a major factor in CSK’s overwhelming score. Dube’s stunning innings of 51 runs off only 23 deliveries, including five massive sixes, was made possible by Ravindra’s fast start of 46 off just 20 balls. Both players made significant contributions, and Gaikwad praised them both, highlighting Dube’s devastating batting performance—especially against spinners—and Ravindra’s decisive start.
He personally collaborated with Mahi bhai.: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Looking back at Dube’s incredible performance, Gaikwad credited his achievements to the individualised attention and direction from the team management and former captain MS Dhoni. The captain was pleased with the team’s overall fielding effort and attributed the increased energy on the pitch to the addition of youthful players.
“Shivam and Jinx had good parts. Not to mention Rizvi, our little one. (Dube’s assessment) Just assurance. He was directly worked with by Mahi bhai and the management when he first came here. He is aware of his role and which bowler to replace. a significant plus for us. (Fielding today) I am equally impressed and I believe the same thing. We may have one or two more young players on the squad. Excellent work from Jinx in both this and the previous game, Ruturaj continued.
With a clinical display that matched their batting prowess, CSK’s bowlers destroyed the Titans batting lineup. With spells from Mustafizur Rahman, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, and Matheesha Pathirana that were particularly brilliant, CSK limited the Titans to a meagre score of 143/8, securing a convincing win.
With this decisive victory, CSK has sent a clear message to its rivals and solidified its dominance early in the IPL 2024 season. All eyes will be on CSK as they pursue another IPL championship as the competition goes on.
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