The wicket at Jaipur was not your template T20 belter. It was pitch with some variable bounce and run scoring was not easy.
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After Rayudu got out early, Watson and Raina first stabilized the innings. Once the platform was set, Raina went all guns blazing to score a breezy half century.
The knock was long due and we at the Sportsrush had also predicted some fireworks from him in today’s match. Well, we got it right – cliché alert – as Raina played in his vintage fashion. With a strike rate close to 150, it was he who ensured that CSK don’t lose their way.
Then came MS Dhoni who had the responsibility of taking the mantle forward from where Raina had left. However, MSD soon realized the nature of the pitch and concentrated on stealing quick doubles.
In the penultimate over of Jaydev Unadkat, Dhoni cut loose with a six over square leg. He along with Sam Billings took CSK to a good 176-run total.
As Thala and Chinna Thala were in the act, twitter was full of praise for the duo.
