It was a much hyped match between the table toppers SRH and CSK. SRH were well ahead on the points table and it looked as if they would have an edge over CSK.
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However, as soon as the match began, CSK showed one and all that they would play like true champions. Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur started the proceedings with the ball moving all around.
Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson first stabilized the SRH innings and once that was done launched a full blooded attack on the SRH bowlers. Both notched up explosive fifties to take SRH to s good total.
CSK then came out to chase and openers Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu made a mockery of the total. After Watson got out, Rayudu took CSK over the line with a explosive century.
He was well assisted by skipper Dhoni. Twitter erupted as both took CSK to the playoffs.
Wonderful innings from Rayudu and this is first time CSK have scored more than one century in an IPL season..
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 13, 2018
Dhoni should, habitually, refuse single to Rayudu… Just for fun..
— Harsha (@Hramblings) May 13, 2018
In two consecutive games #SRH’s bowling has gone for plenty. #DD in the previous game…#CSK in this one. Also, in both #CSKvSRH games, plenty of runs were scored. #CSKvsRR
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 13, 2018
I am overjoyed for Ambati Rayudu. Was asked to perform a different role this year and has played it stirringly.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 13, 2018
100 Average With 160+ SR And Dhoni Completed 400 Runs in IPL 2018 😎🙌 pic.twitter.com/bXttNzpqE6
— DHONIsm™ 💛 (@DHONIism) May 13, 2018
if Life gives you csk use it like Rayudu 🔥#rayudu #CSKvSRH 😍 pic.twitter.com/A7knZcybSF
— Kutty (@its_kutty) May 13, 2018
Dhoni representing the entire CSK fandom’s approach towards Sir Jadeja 🙊😂😂 #CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/f5vooU901f
— Diksha (@Mahii7_) May 13, 2018
Difference between Siddarth Kaul and Ambati Rayudu –
One starts performing badly after the national call up while other performs so as to not disappoint anyone. #CSKvSRH
— Jessy Rajkumari (@imJR_4) May 13, 2018
Once Dhoni not gave the strike to Rayudu when playing for India now he gave him the much needed strike 😉
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 13, 2018
Once Dhoni not gave the strike to Rayudu when playing for India now he gave him the much needed strike 😉
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) May 13, 2018
Ambati Rayudu against SRH,
79(37) at Hyderabad.
100*(62) at Pune.
He loves banging his home franchise. #IPL11— Arfan 🏏 (@Im__Arfan) May 13, 2018
Mr Cool MS Dhoni Loses His Cool Every Time I Ask Him To Give Me An Over To Bowl. 😂🙊🙃 #CSKvSRH #CSKvsSRH #SRHvCSK pic.twitter.com/F5DLnceXAj
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) May 13, 2018
Hundreds scored against SRH:
128* R Pant, Delhi, 2018
104* C Gayle, Mohali, 2018
100* B McCullum, Chennai, 2015
100* A RAYUDU, Pune, 2018— Three of them this season (out of the four scored in #IPL2018)#CSKvSRH
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 13, 2018
First of all Rayudu should say thanks to MS Dhoni for giving the strike and letting him complete the century.#CSKvSRH
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) May 13, 2018
100* for Rayudu..😍 Well deserved century for a Classic hard hitter..!! Champion innings from Rayudu.! Killer Strike it is..!! Whole team cheers him😍👌Mumbai gonna feel.😁 I think, the real competitor for #SRH is #CSK .! BEST vs BEST.#WhistlePodu #SRHvCSK #CSKvSRH #IPL2018
— THⓂ Official™ (@THM_Off) May 13, 2018
In a dressing room with plenty of superstars, Ambati Rayudu has shone the brightest! And that’s a monumental achievement! #CSK #IPL2018
— RK (@RK_sports) May 13, 2018
#Rayudu – A Magnificent Century! 100 off 62 Balls.. 7 FOURs.. 7 SIXes.. #CSKvsSRH #WhistlePodu #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/CsnIZoAqc5
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) May 13, 2018
HUNDRED!
A special player, a special knock. Got a chance to open and look what the boy is doing.
Rayudu gets his 1st IPL Hundred. Very happy for him!#CSKvSRH— AkShAtA (@MenInBlueDvotee) May 13, 2018
Last 2 games the bowling has not been upto the mark for @SunRisers is it a concern? Batting has become better but bowling just might be a slight concern for Williamson. Well played Rayudu.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 13, 2018
Ambati Rayudu is batting like a dream, wherever he’s asked to bat in the order. #gunplayer. @CskIPLTeam
— ian bishop (@irbishi) May 13, 2018
Turning out to be a matchwinning partnership between Rayudu and Watson. For the first time this season, SRH bowling looking hapless
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 13, 2018
The Little Dynamo Rayudu! Typically swashbuckling knock from him:) So, SRH and CSK both in the playoffs now:) See you at the business end folks😎🤘🏽
— Rahul Ravindran (@23_rahulr) May 13, 2018
Can’t rule Dhoni running Rayudu out on 99*.
— Alagappan V (@IndianMourinho) May 13, 2018
100* for Rayudu..😍 Well deserved century for a Classic hard hitter..!! Champion innings from Rayudu.! Killer Strike it is..!! Whole team cheers him😍👌Mumbai gonna feel.😁 I think, the real competitor for #SRH is #CSK .! BEST vs BEST.#WhistlePodu #SRHvCSK #CSKvSRH #IPL2018
— Hønest Raj™ (@Honest_offl) May 13, 2018
