Matches Posted 2023 Indian One-Day Championship - Round 13 - Lucknow Super Giants make minced meat out of the table-toppers

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INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Eliminator


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RAJASTHAN vs MUMBAI
Sawai Mansingh Stadium

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TOSS: RAJASTHAN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Archer to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Kock made a big mess of that simple chance
0.2  Archer to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
0.3  Archer to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Archer to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
0.5  Archer to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
0.6  Archer to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN             3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Jofra Archer         1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          1(3b)
         Martin Guptill        2(3b)

1.1  Ahmed to Guptill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Martin Guptill
1.2  Ahmed to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Archer allows yet another run
1.3  Ahmed to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
1.4  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.5  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Ahmed to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN             9/0
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Khaleel Ahmed        1.0-0-6-0
         Martin Guptill        7(5b 1X4)
         David Warner          2(7b)

2.1  Archer to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.2  Archer to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Archer to Warner, three runs, Great work by Warrier saved a certain boundary
2.4  Archer to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.5  Archer to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Archer
2.6  Archer to Guptill, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Martin Guptill

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            18/0
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Jofra Archer         2.0-0-12-0
         Martin Guptill       13(8b 1X4 1X6)
         David Warner          5(10b)

3.1  Ahmed to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
3.2  Ahmed to Warner, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.2  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
3.4  Ahmed to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill
3.5  Ahmed to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
3.6  Ahmed to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            21/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Khaleel Ahmed        2.0-0-9-0
         David Warner          6(14b)
         Martin Guptill       14(10b 1X4 1X6)

4.1  Archer to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
4.2  Archer to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
4.3  Archer to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
4.4  Archer to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
4.5  Archer to Guptill, FOUR, Martin Guptill is one of the best batsmen in the world
4.6  Archer to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by David Warner

         End of over 5  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            26/0
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Jofra Archer         3.0-0-17-0
         David Warner          6(14b)
         Martin Guptill       19(16b 2X4 1X6)

5.1  Grandhomme to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
5.2  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Martin Guptill
5.3  Grandhomme to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
5.4  Grandhomme to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
5.5  Grandhomme to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grandhomme

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            29/0
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Colin de Grandhomme  1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          7(16b)
         Martin Guptill       21(20b 2X4 1X6)

6.1  Archer to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
6.2  Archer to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
6.3  Archer to Warner, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Archer
6.4  Archer to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.5  Archer to Guptill, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Aditya Tare didnt have a chance
6.6  Archer to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jofra Archer, deserving this punishment

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            36/0
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Jofra Archer         4.0-0-22-0
         David Warner         11(19b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       22(23b 2X4 1X6)

7.1  Ahmed to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
7.2  Ahmed to Guptill, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Aditya Tare didnt have a chance
7.3  Ahmed to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
7.4  Ahmed to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
7.5  Ahmed to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
7.6  Ahmed to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            42/0
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Khaleel Ahmed        3.0-0-11-0
         Martin Guptill       23(28b 2X4 1X6)
         David Warner         12(20b 1X4)

8.1  Archer to Warner, one run, Dropped! Sharma made a big mess of that simple chance
8.2  Archer to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Archer
8.3  Archer to Guptill, no ball, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.3  Archer to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.4  Archer to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5  Archer to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.6  Archer to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            46/0
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Jofra Archer         5.0-0-26-0
         Martin Guptill       25(33b 2X4 1X6)
         David Warner         13(21b 1X4)

9.1  Markande to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
9.2  Markande to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
9.3  Markande to Warner, one run, One more to the total
9.4  Markande to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Markande allows yet another run
9.5  Markande to Warner, one run, One more to the total
9.6  Markande to Guptill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            54/0
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Mayank Markande      1.0-0-8-0
         David Warner         19(25b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       27(35b 2X4 1X6)
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Rajasthan's openers have not always been the most consistent of performers, but in a big game, they've performed and given their team a base to build upon.
Martin Guptill and David Warner have added a 50-run opening stand in the first ten overs, to give their team a stable start. They've played Mumbai carefully.

Code:
10.1  Ahmed to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
10.2  Ahmed to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and David Warner
10.3  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.5  Ahmed to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Martin Guptill
10.6  Ahmed to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            60/0
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Khaleel Ahmed        4.0-0-17-0
         Martin Guptill       32(38b 3X4 1X6)
         David Warner         20(28b 2X4)

11.1  Grandhomme to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
11.2  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.3  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill
11.4  Grandhomme to Guptill, wide, Colin de Grandhomme bowling a very wayward one
11.4  Grandhomme to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
11.5  Grandhomme to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grandhomme
11.6  Grandhomme to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            65/0
         (R/R:  5.42)
         Colin de Grandhomme  2.0-0-8-0
         David Warner         23(31b 2X4)
         Martin Guptill       33(42b 3X4 1X6)

12.1  Markande to Guptill, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Martin Guptill         33 (43b 3X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Markande
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There's the first one! Mayank Markande has provided Mumbai with the first breakthrough. Martin Guptill has to go back to the pavilion after scoring a solid 33.
It seemed like it was going down leg side, but the hawkeye showed that it was just clipping the stumps. A big wicket for Mumbai as Rajasthan lose their first.

Code:
12.2  Markande to Rana, two runs, Overthrow by Sharma instead of 1 they get 2
12.3  Markande to Rana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.4  Markande to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
12.5  Markande to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.6  Markande to Rana, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            72/1
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Mayank Markande      2.0-0-15-1
         David Warner         26(32b 2X4)
         Nitish Rana           4(4b)

13.1  Ahmed to Rana, no run, Defensively played by Nitish Rana
13.2  Ahmed to Rana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Ahmed to Rana, one run, One more to the total
13.4  Ahmed to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.5  Ahmed to Warner, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
13.6  Ahmed to Rana, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            81/1
         (R/R:  5.79)
         Khaleel Ahmed        5.0-0-25-0
         David Warner         30(34b 3X4)
         Nitish Rana           8(8b)

14.1  Markande to Rana, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.2  Markande to Warner, one run, The misfield by Indrajith allows yet another run
14.3  Markande to Rana, no run, Nitish Rana was completely deceived
14.4  Markande to Rana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Markande to Rana, no run, Defensively played by Nitish Rana
14.6  Markande to Rana, OUT, Colin de Grandhomme takes an easy catch to dismiss Nitish Rana

         Nitish Rana            8 (13b)
         c. Grandhomme  b. Markande


         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            83/2
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Mayank Markande      3.0-0-16-2
         Ankit Bawne           0(0b)
         David Warner         31(35b 3X4)
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Mayank Markande has struck again! Nitish Rana just chips this one to mid-on, giving Colin de Grandhomme catching practice practically, and loses his wicket.
A poor shot has cost Nitish Rana his wicket, but more importantly, Rajasthan loses momentum after that solid opening-wicket stand between Warner and Guptill.

Code:
15.1  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
15.2  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
15.3  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.4  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
15.5  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.6  Grandhomme to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Colin de Grandhomme, deserving this punishment

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            87/2
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Colin de Grandhomme  3.0-0-12-0
         David Warner         35(41b 4X4)
         Ankit Bawne           0(0b)

16.1  Markande to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Shaw allows yet another run
16.2  Markande to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.3  Markande to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
16.4  Markande to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
16.5  Markande to Bawne, no run, Mayank Markande is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.6  Markande to Bawne, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            92/2
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Mayank Markande      4.0-0-21-2
         David Warner         38(42b 4X4)
         Ankit Bawne           2(5b)

17.1  Archer to Bawne, legbye, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
17.2  Archer to Warner, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
17.3  Archer to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
17.4  Archer to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
17.5  Archer to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
17.6  Archer to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            96/2
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Jofra Archer         6.0-0-29-0
         Ankit Bawne           2(8b)
         David Warner         41(45b 4X4)

18.1  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, One more to the total
18.2  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
18.4  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Grandhomme to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Shaw allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            98/2
         (R/R:  5.16)
         Colin de Grandhomme  4.0-0-14-0
         David Warner         42(46b 4X4)
         Ankit Bawne           3(13b)

19.1  Markande to Bawne, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ankit Bawne
19.2  Markande to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
19.3  Markande to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
19.4  Markande to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
19.5  Markande to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.6  Markande to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 20  (11 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           109/2
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Mayank Markande      5.0-0-32-2
         David Warner         48(49b 5X4)
         Ankit Bawne           8(16b 1X4)

20.1  Archer to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
20.2  Archer to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.3  Archer to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4  Archer to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
20.5  Archer to Bawne, two runs,
20.6  Archer to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           111/2
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Jofra Archer         7.0-0-31-0
         Ankit Bawne          10(22b 1X4)
         David Warner         48(49b 5X4)

21.1  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.2  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
21.3  Grandhomme to Warner, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for David Warner's fifty
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David Warner has stabilised Rajasthan's innings once again. He reaches his fifty in style, with a six. And in the process, Rajasthan has crossed the 100-run mark.

Code:
21.4  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.5  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           118/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Colin de Grandhomme  5.0-0-21-0
         Ankit Bawne          10(24b 1X4)
         David Warner         55(53b 5X4 1X6)

22.1  Markande to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
22.2  Markande to Warner, one run, The misfield by Grandhomme allows yet another run
22.3  Markande to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run
22.4  Markande to Warner, FOUR, Mayank Markande cant belive it
22.5  Markande to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mayank Markande, deserving this punishment
22.6  Markande to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 23  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           128/2
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Mayank Markande      6.0-0-42-2
         David Warner         64(58b 7X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          11(25b 1X4)

23.1  Warrier to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.2  Warrier to Bawne, one run, Dropped! Kock made a big mess of that simple chance
23.3  Warrier to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
23.4  Warrier to Warner, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Warrier to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
23.6  Warrier to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           132/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Sandeep Warrier      1.0-0-3-0
         Ankit Bawne          14(29b 1X4)
         David Warner         64(60b 7X4 1X6)

24.1  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
24.2  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Grandhomme
24.3  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
24.4  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
24.5  Grandhomme to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Colin de Grandhomme, deserving this punishment
24.6  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           137/2
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Colin de Grandhomme  6.0-0-26-0
         Ankit Bawne          14(29b 1X4)
         David Warner         69(66b 8X4 1X6)

25.1  Warrier to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
25.2  Warrier to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Sandeep Warrier, deserving this punishment
25.3  Warrier to Warner, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
25.4  Warrier to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
25.5  Warrier to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.6  Warrier to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 26  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           146/2
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Sandeep Warrier      2.0-0-12-0
         Ankit Bawne          15(30b 1X4)
         David Warner         77(71b 9X4 1X6)

26.1  Markande to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
26.2  Markande to Warner, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
26.3  Markande to Bawne, no run, Mayank Markande is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.4  Markande to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.5  Markande to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.6  Markande to Warner, three runs, Great work by Warrier saved a certain boundary

         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           153/2
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Mayank Markande      7.0-0-49-2
         Ankit Bawne          18(33b 1X4)
         David Warner         81(74b 9X4 1X6)
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Mumbai are failing to find wickets as Rajasthan seems to be cruising comfortably at the moment. David Warner is nearing his hundred, Rajasthan has crossed 150.
Ankit Bawne on the other end is playing very cautiously. Perhaps too cautiously, because it might stifle Rajasthan's score if he continues with the same pace.

Code:
27.1  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
27.3  Grandhomme to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
27.4  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, The misfield by Indrajith allows yet another run
27.5  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
27.6  Grandhomme to Bawne, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ankit Bawne

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           160/2
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Colin de Grandhomme  7.0-0-33-0
         Ankit Bawne          23(37b 2X4)
         David Warner         83(76b 9X4 1X6)

28.1  Warrier to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.2  Warrier to Warner, FOUR, Sandeep Warrier cant belive it
28.3  Warrier to Warner, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
28.3  Warrier to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
28.4  Warrier to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.5  Warrier to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
28.6  Warrier to Warner, one run, The misfield by Grandhomme allows yet another run

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           166/2
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Sandeep Warrier      3.0-0-18-0
         Ankit Bawne          23(37b 2X4)
         David Warner         88(83b 10X4 1X6)

29.1  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
29.2  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.3  Grandhomme to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
29.4  Grandhomme to Warner, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.5  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
29.6  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 30  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           175/2
         (R/R:  5.83)
         Colin de Grandhomme  8.0-0-42-0
         Ankit Bawne          24(39b 2X4)
         David Warner         96(87b 10X4 2X6)

30.1  Markande to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
30.2  Markande to Warner, no ball, one run, Dropped! Markande made a big mess of that simple chance
30.2  Markande to Warner, one run, Dropped! Markande made a big mess of that simple chance
30.3  Markande to Bawne, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ankit Bawne
30.4  Markande to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
30.5  Markande to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Markande allows yet another run
30.6  Markande to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           183/2
         (R/R:  5.90)
         Mayank Markande      8.0-0-57-2
         Ankit Bawne          29(42b 3X4)
         David Warner         98(90b 10X4 2X6)

31.1  Grandhomme to Warner, two runs,
      Century for Warner. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat
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Hundred for David Warner! His second ton in a row, and what a momentous occasion to bring it! His innings has been the mainstay for Rajasthan in today's game.
With nineteen overs left in the innings, and David Warner's style of play being famously aggressive, could we be in for something as special as a double-ton?

Code:
31.2  Grandhomme to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Colin de Grandhomme, deserving this punishment
31.3  Grandhomme to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Colin de Grandhomme, deserving this punishment
31.4  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
31.5  Grandhomme to Bawne, FOUR, Colin de Grandhomme cant belive it
31.6  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 32  (15 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           198/2
         (R/R:  6.19)
         Colin de Grandhomme  9.0-0-57-0
         Ankit Bawne          33(44b 4X4)
         David Warner        109(94b 12X4 2X6)

32.1  Ahmed to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
32.2  Ahmed to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3  Ahmed to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  Ahmed to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
32.5  Ahmed to Bawne, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Ankit Bawne
32.6  Ahmed to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile

         End of over 33  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           205/2
         (R/R:  6.21)
         Khaleel Ahmed        6.0-0-32-0
         Ankit Bawne          39(47b 4X4 1X6)
         David Warner        110(97b 12X4 2X6)

33.1  Markande to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
33.2  Markande to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.3  Markande to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
33.4  Markande to Bawne, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Ankit Bawne
33.5  Markande to Bawne, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mayank Markande, deserving this punishment
33.6  Markande to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (11 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           216/2
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Mayank Markande      9.0-0-68-2
         Ankit Bawne          49(52b 5X4 2X6)
         David Warner        111(98b 12X4 2X6)
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Ankit Bawne has stepped on the accelerator, adding runs at a quicker rate than what he started his innings with. Mumbai desperately need a breakthrough now.
Rajasthan have added 33 runs in the last 3.0 overs, which included a 15-run over from Colin de Grandhomme and an 11-run over from Mayank Markande.

Code:
34.1  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, The misfield by Shaw allows yet another run
34.2  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
34.3  Grandhomme to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Grandhomme to Bawne, three runs, Great work by Sharma saved a certain boundary
      Thats another fifty for Ankit Bawne
34.5  Grandhomme to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Grandhomme to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
      Colin de Grandhomme finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           221/2
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Colin de Grandhomme  10.0-0-62-0
         Ankit Bawne          52(55b 5X4 2X6)
         David Warner        113(101b 12X4 2X6)

35.1  Markande to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.2  Markande to Bawne, no run, Mayank Markande is getting the ball to turn ferociously
35.3  Markande to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
35.4  Markande to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.5  Markande to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
35.6  Markande to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
      Mayank Markande finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           227/2
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Mayank Markande      10.0-0-74-2
         David Warner        118(104b 13X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          53(58b 5X4 2X6)

36.1  Ahmed to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
36.2  Ahmed to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Ahmed to Bawne, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
36.4  Ahmed to Bawne, no ball, one run, The misfield by Tare allows yet another run
36.4  Ahmed to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Tare allows yet another run
36.5  Ahmed to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
36.6  Ahmed to Warner, one run, The misfield by Tare allows yet another run

         End of over 37  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           236/2
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Khaleel Ahmed        7.0-0-41-0
         Ankit Bawne          60(62b 5X4 3X6)
         David Warner        119(106b 13X4 2X6)

37.1  Archer to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
37.2  Archer to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.3  Archer to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
37.4  Archer to Warner, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
37.4  Archer to Warner, one run, One more to the total
37.5  Archer to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Archer to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           240/2
         (R/R:  6.32)
         Jofra Archer         8.0-0-35-0
         Ankit Bawne          61(65b 5X4 3X6)
         David Warner        121(110b 13X4 2X6)

38.1  Ahmed to Warner, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Warner cant belive it

         David Warner           121 (111b 13X4 2X6)
         b. Ahmed
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There's the wicket they needed! David Warner goes after scoring a brilliant hundred that has given Rajasthan the perfect foundation to finish with a big score.
Ankit Bawne will need to take up the mantle of responsibility and play the innings that David Warner has. That is expected, given he has already scored a fifty.

Code:
38.2  Ahmed to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Ahmed to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ankit Bawne
38.4  Ahmed to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Indrajith allows yet another run
38.5  Ahmed to Dhoni, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
38.6  Ahmed to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and MS Dhoni

         End of over 39  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           244/3
         (R/R:  6.26)
         Khaleel Ahmed        8.0-0-44-1
         MS Dhoni              1(3b)
         Ankit Bawne          63(67b 5X4 3X6)

39.1  Archer to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
39.2  Archer to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
39.3  Archer to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
39.4  Archer to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
39.5  Archer to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Archer
39.6  Archer to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Sharma allows yet another run

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           245/3
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Jofra Archer         9.0-0-36-0
         MS Dhoni              1(3b)
         Ankit Bawne          64(73b 5X4 3X6)

40.1  Warrier to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
40.2  Warrier to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and MS Dhoni
40.3  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ankit Bawne
40.4  Warrier to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Sharma allows yet another run
40.5  Warrier to Dhoni, FOUR, Sandeep Warrier cant belive it
40.6  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 41  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           253/3
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Sandeep Warrier      4.0-0-26-0
         Ankit Bawne          66(76b 5X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni              7(6b 1X4)

41.1  Archer to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ankit Bawne
41.2  Archer to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
41.3  Archer to Bawne, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Archer
41.4  Archer to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
41.5  Archer to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Grandhomme allows yet another run
41.6  Archer to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Jofra Archer

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           256/3
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Jofra Archer         10.0-0-38-0
         Ankit Bawne          66(79b 5X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni              9(9b 1X4)
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Jofra Archer has bowled-out his entire quota within 42.0 overs of the innings. It has been an interesting choice from Rohit Sharma to not spare him for later on.
Arguably, he was the biggest threat to Rajasthan, and he was seen off brilliantly by their batsmen. He conceded only 38 runs, but didn't take a single wicket.

Code:
42.1  Warrier to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
42.3  Warrier to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
42.4  Warrier to Bawne, legbye, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
42.5  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
42.6  Warrier to Bawne, FOUR, Sandeep Warrier cant belive it

         End of over 43  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           265/3
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Sandeep Warrier      5.0-0-34-0
         Ankit Bawne          72(82b 6X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni             11(12b 1X4)

43.1  Indrajith to Dhoni, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Baba Indrajith, giving that a wide
43.1  Indrajith to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
43.2  Indrajith to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Markande allows yet another run
43.3  Indrajith to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
43.4  Indrajith to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Indrajith to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.6  Indrajith to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           269/3
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Baba Indrajith       1.0-0-4-0
         Ankit Bawne          73(84b 6X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni             13(17b 1X4)

44.1  Warrier to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
44.2  Warrier to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
44.3  Warrier to Dhoni, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
44.4  Warrier to Dhoni, no ball, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
44.4  Warrier to Dhoni, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
44.5  Warrier to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Warrier
44.6  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 45  (12 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           281/3
         (R/R:  6.24)
         Sandeep Warrier      6.0-0-46-0
         Ankit Bawne          73(84b 6X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni             24(23b 2X4 1X6)
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Tight lines and lengths in accordance with the field from Mumbai's bowlers have constrained Rajasthan from increasing their scoring rate in the last few overs.
But that previous over would've released some pressure from Rajasthan's side. MS Dhoni hitting Sandeep Warrier for a six and a four was much needed.

Code:
45.1  Indrajith to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Indrajith to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ankit Bawne
45.3  Indrajith to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.4  Indrajith to Bawne, no run, Baba Indrajith is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.5  Indrajith to Bawne, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ankit Bawne
45.6  Indrajith to Bawne, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ankit Bawne

         End of over 46  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           290/3
         (R/R:  6.30)
         Baba Indrajith       2.0-0-13-0
         Ankit Bawne          81(88b 8X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni             25(25b 2X4 1X6)

46.1  Ahmed to Dhoni, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
46.2  Ahmed to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
46.3  Ahmed to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni
46.4  Ahmed to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Ahmed to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
46.6  Ahmed to Bawne, two runs,

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           297/3
         (R/R:  6.32)
         Khaleel Ahmed        9.0-0-51-1
         Ankit Bawne          84(90b 8X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni             29(29b 2X4 1X6)

47.1  Warrier to Dhoni, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
47.2  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ankit Bawne
47.3  Warrier to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and MS Dhoni
47.4  Warrier to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
47.5  Warrier to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Aditya Tare
47.6  Warrier to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived

         End of over 48  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           304/3
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Sandeep Warrier      7.0-0-53-0
         Ankit Bawne          85(93b 8X4 3X6)
         MS Dhoni             35(32b 3X4 1X6)

48.1  Ahmed to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
48.2  Ahmed to Dhoni, one run, Dropped! Grandhomme made a big mess of that simple chance
48.3  Ahmed to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
48.4  Ahmed to Bawne, OUT, Sandeep Warrier takes an easy catch to dismiss Ankit Bawne

         Ankit Bawne            85 (95b 8X4 3X6)
         c. Warrier     b. Ahmed
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Khaleel Ahmed gets the wicket of Ankit Bawne! Rajasthan had just crossed the 300-run mark, and they're dealt a heavy blow in the form of Ankit Bawne.
Ankit Bawne departs after playing an excellent innings, scoring a 95-ball 85. He held Rajasthan together after the first two wickets fell, alongside David Warner.

Code:
48.5  Ahmed to Shorey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ahmed
48.6  Ahmed to Shorey, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      Khaleel Ahmedends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 49  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           312/4
         (R/R:  6.37)
         Khaleel Ahmed        10.0-0-59-2
         MS Dhoni             40(34b 4X4 1X6)
         Dhruv Shorey          3(2b)

49.1  Warrier to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
49.2  Warrier to Shorey, no run, Defensively played by Dhruv Shorey
49.3  Warrier to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey missed that one by a mile
49.4  Warrier to Shorey, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dhruv Shorey
49.5  Warrier to Shorey, SIX, What a wonderful player Dhruv Shorey is
49.6  Warrier to Shorey, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 50  (16 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           328/4
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Sandeep Warrier      8.0-0-69-0
         Dhruv Shorey         19(8b 1X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             40(34b 4X4 1X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         RAJASTHAN           328/4 (RR:  6.68)
         Sandeep Warrier       8.0-0-69-0
         Dhruv Shorey         19(8b 1X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             40(34b 4X4 1X6)
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Rajasthan finishes very strongly with a 16-run final over, which included a four followed by two sixes from Dhruv Shorey on the last three deliveries to wrap it up.
His blitzy cameo has taken Rajasthan to 328/4, which, they'll still see as a less-than ideal score considering they seemed to be en route to 350 at one point.

MS Dhoni played Mumbai's death-bowling very well. His unbeaten innings of 40 from 34 balls was quite significant in taking Rajasthan past the 300-run mark.

Code:
RAJASTHAN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      lbw            b. Markande     33    43    3    1   76.7%
David Warner                       b. Ahmed       121   111   13    2  109.0%
Nitish Rana         c. Grandhomme  b. Markande      8    13    0    0   61.5%
Ankit Bawne         c. Warrier     b. Ahmed        85    95    8    3   89.5%
MS Dhoni            not out                        40    34    4    1  117.6%
Dhruv Shorey        not out                        19     8    1    2  237.5%
Ravindra Jadeja
Washington Sundar
Kagiso Rabada
Navdeep Saini
Shaheen Afridi
 
 Total:  328/4       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.56      Extras:  22
 
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MUMBAI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Jofra Archer         10.0      0      38      0      3.80     1      1
Khaleel Ahmed        10.0      0      59      2      5.90     0      2
Colin de Grandhomme  10.0      0      62      0      6.20     1      0
Mayank Markande      10.0      0      74      2      7.40     0      1
Sandeep Warrier       8.0      0      69      0      8.63     1      1
Baba Indrajith        2.0      0      13      0      6.50     1      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 5

Total: 328/4          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.56      Extras: 22
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RAJASTHAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                            65 (73)
N Rana        D Warner     ˛˛˛˛                                      18 (17)
A Bawne       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      157 (139)
A Bawne       M Dhoni      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                           69 (63)
D Shorey      M Dhoni      ˛˛˛˛                                      19 (8)


     Fall of Wickets    65/1      83/2      240/3     309/4
                           

 Total:  328/4       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.56     Extras:  22
 
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Despite a couple of hiccups here and there, Rajasthan did very well and finished with a commendable total. David Warner starred for them with a brilliant ton.
He was the mainstay in Rajasthan's innings, his 157-run partnership alongside Ankit Bawne for the 3rd-wicket propelled Rajasthan to the score they finished with.

Rajasthan will still feel as though they've fallen 15-20 runs short of what they should've achieved given their score up until the untimely dismissal of David Warner.
For Mumbai, their bowling-card will be a sore sight. Aside from Jofra Archer, no one really delivered. And definitely not in the way they wanted them to.

Even though Jofra Archer was quite economical, he failed to pick up wickets that could've been absolutely crucial for Mumbai, and halted Rajasthan's progress.
Khaleel Ahmed and Mayank Markande bagged two wickets apiece, but they were milked for runs, especially the latter. This was not a successful bowling effort.

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MUMBAI NEEDS 329 RUNS TO WIN FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 6.58 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
0.1  Afridi to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile
0.2  Afridi to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
0.3  Afridi to Sharma, FOUR, Rohit Sharma is one of the best batsmen in the world
0.4  Afridi to Sharma, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw
0.5  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Defensively played by Prithvi Shaw
0.6  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         MUMBAI                5/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  6.61)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-5-0
         Prithvi Shaw          0(2b)
         Rohit Sharma          5(4b 1X4)

1.1  Rabada to Sharma, one run, The misfield by Rana allows yet another run
1.2  Rabada to Shaw, two runs, Overthrow by Dhoni instead of 1 they get 2
1.3  Rabada to Shaw, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.4  Rabada to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
1.5  Rabada to Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Rabada to Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI               11/0
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  6.63)
         Kagiso Rabada        1.0-0-6-0
         Rohit Sharma          6(8b 1X4)
         Prithvi Shaw          5(4b)

2.1  Saini to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
2.2  Saini to Shaw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.3  Saini to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
2.4  Saini to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
2.5  Saini to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.6  Saini to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         MUMBAI               12/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  6.74)
         Navdeep Saini        1.0-0-1-0
         Rohit Sharma          6(9b 1X4)
         Prithvi Shaw          6(9b)

3.1  Afridi to Shaw, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Afridi, deserving this punishment
3.2  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
3.3  Afridi to Shaw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
3.4  Afridi to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Afridi to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
3.6  Afridi to Sharma, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI               18/0
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  6.76)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-11-0
         Prithvi Shaw         11(13b 1X4)
         Rohit Sharma          7(11b 1X4)

4.1  Saini to Sharma, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Saini to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
4.3  Saini to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile
4.4  Saini to Sharma, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5  Saini to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma was completely deceived
4.6  Saini to Sharma, legbye, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma

         End of over 5  (1 runs)
         MUMBAI               19/0
         (R/R:  3.80   R/R Req:  6.89)
         Navdeep Saini        2.0-0-1-0
         Prithvi Shaw         11(13b 1X4)
         Rohit Sharma          7(17b 1X4)

5.1  Rabada to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
5.2  Rabada to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
5.3  Rabada to Sharma, two runs, Overthrow by Sundar instead of 1 they get 2
5.4  Rabada to Sharma, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Rabada to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
5.6  Rabada to Shaw, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         MUMBAI               23/0
         (R/R:  3.83   R/R Req:  6.95)
         Kagiso Rabada        2.0-0-10-0
         Rohit Sharma         10(21b 1X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         12(15b 1X4)

6.1  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.2  Afridi to Shaw, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
6.3  Afridi to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Afridi to Sharma, FOUR, Rohit Sharma is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.5  Afridi to Sharma, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
6.6  Afridi to Sharma, one run, Great cooperation between Rohit Sharma and Prithvi Shaw

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI               29/0
         (R/R:  4.14   R/R Req:  6.98)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-17-0
         Prithvi Shaw         13(18b 1X4)
         Rohit Sharma         15(24b 2X4)
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This has been a watchful start from Rohit Sharma and Prithvi Shaw, Mumbai's openers. They've only gathered 29 runs from the first 7.0 overs, and hit just 3 fours.

Code:
7.1  Saini to Sharma, no run, Left alone by Rohit Sharma
7.2  Saini to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma was completely deceived
7.3  Saini to Sharma, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw
7.4  Saini to Shaw, one run, That is very well run by Rohit Sharma
7.5  Saini to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma was completely deceived
7.6  Saini to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         MUMBAI               31/0
         (R/R:  3.88   R/R Req:  7.10)
         Navdeep Saini        3.0-0-3-0
         Rohit Sharma         16(29b 2X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         14(19b 1X4)

8.1  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
8.2  Sundar to Shaw, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run
8.3  Sundar to Sharma, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
8.4  Sundar to Sharma, one run, Great cooperation between Rohit Sharma and Prithvi Shaw
8.5  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
8.6  Sundar to Shaw, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Washington Sundar, deserving this punishment

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI               37/0
         (R/R:  4.11   R/R Req:  7.12)
         Washington Sundar    1.0-0-6-0
         Prithvi Shaw         19(23b 2X4)
         Rohit Sharma         17(31b 2X4)

9.1  Jadeja to Sharma, one run, One more to the total
9.2  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.3  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
9.4  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
9.5  Jadeja to Shaw, FOUR, Prithvi Shaw is one of the best batsmen in the world
9.6  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         MUMBAI               42/0
         (R/R:  4.20   R/R Req:  7.18)
         Ravindra Jadeja      1.0-0-5-0
         Prithvi Shaw         23(28b 3X4)
         Rohit Sharma         18(32b 2X4)

10.1  Sundar to Sharma, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw
10.2  Sundar to Shaw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Sundar to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Rohit Sharma
10.4  Sundar to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma was completely deceived
10.5  Sundar to Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Sundar to Sharma, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         MUMBAI               45/0
         (R/R:  4.09   R/R Req:  7.28)
         Washington Sundar    2.0-0-9-0
         Prithvi Shaw         24(30b 3X4)
         Rohit Sharma         20(36b 2X4)

11.1  Jadeja to Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
11.2  Jadeja to Sharma, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Jadeja to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma was completely deceived
11.4  Jadeja to Sharma, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
11.6  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         MUMBAI               46/0
         (R/R:  3.83   R/R Req:  7.45)
         Ravindra Jadeja      2.0-0-6-0
         Prithvi Shaw         24(32b 3X4)
         Rohit Sharma         21(40b 2X4)

12.1  Saini to Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile
12.2  Saini to Sharma, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Sharma cant belive it

         Rohit Sharma           21 (42b 2X4)
         b. Saini
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There's the big one! Rohit Sharma is quite unfortunate to chop it on to his stumps. A lucky break for Rajasthan, but for Mumbai, a truly awful development.
Navdeep Saini gets his first wicket, and it couldn't have been more important. Losing Rohit Sharma early while chasing 329 is really going to stifle Mumbai.

Code:
12.3  Saini to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Prithvi Shaw
12.4  Saini to Shaw, one run, Dropped! Sundar made a big mess of that simple chance
12.5  Saini to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
12.6  Saini to Kock, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Saini. Kock didnt have a clue

         Quinton de Kock        1 (3b)
         b. Saini


         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         MUMBAI               48/2
         (R/R:  3.69   R/R Req:  7.59)
         Navdeep Saini        4.0-0-5-2
         Ross Taylor           0(0b)
         Prithvi Shaw         25(33b 3X4)
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Oh, he's gotten another one! Navdeep Saini, you beauty! Quinton de Kock walks back to the pavilion after scoring 1 off 3, then being bowled comprehensively.
Mumbai are in a bit of a predicament right now. They'll need the kind of innings from someone that David Warner played for Mumbai to get back into the game.

Code:
13.1  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
13.2  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
13.3  Jadeja to Shaw, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
13.4  Jadeja to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment
13.5  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw
13.6  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI               54/2
         (R/R:  3.86   R/R Req:  7.64)
         Ravindra Jadeja      3.0-0-12-0
         Prithvi Shaw         26(37b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor           5(2b 1X4)

14.1  Saini to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.2  Saini to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
14.3  Saini to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
14.4  Saini to Taylor, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.5  Saini to Shaw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.6  Saini to Shaw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         MUMBAI               59/2
         (R/R:  3.93   R/R Req:  7.71)
         Navdeep Saini        5.0-0-9-2
         Prithvi Shaw         26(39b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor           9(6b 2X4)

15.1  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
15.2  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
15.4  Jadeja to Taylor, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
15.5  Jadeja to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
15.6  Jadeja to Shaw, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (8 runs)
         MUMBAI               67/2
         (R/R:  4.19   R/R Req:  7.71)
         Ravindra Jadeja      4.0-0-20-0
         Ross Taylor          16(11b 2X4 1X6)
         Prithvi Shaw         27(40b 3X4)

16.1  Saini to Shaw, three runs, Great work by Sundar saved a certain boundary
16.2  Saini to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
16.3  Saini to Taylor, no ball, one run, The misfield by Bawne allows yet another run
16.3  Saini to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Bawne allows yet another run
16.4  Saini to Shaw, no run, Defensively played by Prithvi Shaw
16.5  Saini to Shaw, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
16.6  Saini to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI               73/2
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  7.76)
         Navdeep Saini        6.0-0-15-2
         Ross Taylor          17(14b 2X4 1X6)
         Prithvi Shaw         31(43b 3X4)

17.1  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.3  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
17.4  Jadeja to Shaw, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
17.5  Jadeja to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
17.6  Jadeja to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         MUMBAI               77/2
         (R/R:  4.28   R/R Req:  7.88)
         Ravindra Jadeja      5.0-0-24-0
         Prithvi Shaw         32(47b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor          20(16b 2X4 1X6)

18.1  Sundar to Taylor, legbye, Left alone by Ross Taylor
18.2  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.3  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.5  Sundar to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Sundar to Taylor, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         MUMBAI               79/2
         (R/R:  4.16   R/R Req:  8.06)
         Washington Sundar    3.0-0-10-0
         Ross Taylor          20(18b 2X4 1X6)
         Prithvi Shaw         33(51b 3X4)

19.1  Saini to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.2  Saini to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.3  Saini to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
19.4  Saini to Shaw, no run, Defensively played by Prithvi Shaw
19.5  Saini to Shaw, no ball, one run, One more to the total
19.5  Saini to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
19.6  Saini to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         MUMBAI               83/2
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  8.20)
         Navdeep Saini        7.0-0-19-2
         Ross Taylor          21(21b 2X4 1X6)
         Prithvi Shaw         35(54b 3X4)

20.1  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.2  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
20.3  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
20.4  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
20.5  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.6  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 21  (0 runs)
         MUMBAI               83/2
         (R/R:  3.95   R/R Req:  8.48)
         Ravindra Jadeja      6.0-0-24-0
         Prithvi Shaw         35(60b 3X4)
         Ross Taylor          21(21b 2X4 1X6)

21.1  Saini to Taylor, FOUR, Navdeep Saini cant belive it
21.2  Saini to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
21.3  Saini to Taylor, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Dhruv Shorey

         Ross Taylor            25 (24b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Shorey      b. Saini
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Incredible effort from Dhruv Shorey earns Rajasthan the wicket of Ross Taylor. He was playing cautiously, but with a healthy scoring rate. Mumbai are now 87/3.
Just when it seemed like Mumbai were starting to forge a partnership, they lose their way. Navdeep Saini gets his third wicket, he's having a wonderful game.

Code:
21.4  Saini to Indrajith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Baba Indrajith
21.5  Saini to Indrajith, no run, Defensively played by Baba Indrajith
21.6  Saini to Indrajith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni

         End of over 22  (8 runs)
         MUMBAI               91/3
         (R/R:  4.14   R/R Req:  8.50)
         Navdeep Saini        8.0-0-27-3
         Baba Indrajith        4(3b 1X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         35(60b 3X4)

22.1  Afridi to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
22.2  Afridi to Indrajith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.3  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Defensively played by Prithvi Shaw
22.4  Afridi to Shaw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
22.5  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
22.6  Afridi to Shaw, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it

         End of over 23  (8 runs)
         MUMBAI               99/3
         (R/R:  4.30   R/R Req:  8.52)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-25-0
         Prithvi Shaw         40(65b 4X4)
         Baba Indrajith        7(4b 1X4)

23.1  Sundar to Indrajith, one run, One more to the total
23.2  Sundar to Shaw, FOUR, Prithvi Shaw is one of the best batsmen in the world
23.3  Sundar to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
23.4  Sundar to Indrajith, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.5  Sundar to Indrajith, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run
23.6  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         MUMBAI              106/3
         (R/R:  4.42   R/R Req:  8.58)
         Washington Sundar    4.0-0-17-0
         Prithvi Shaw         45(68b 5X4)
         Baba Indrajith        9(7b 1X4)

24.1  Saini to Indrajith, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
24.2  Saini to Shaw, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Prithvi Shaw's fifty
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Mumbai passes the 100-run mark, and Prithvi Shaw brings up his fifty in the process. He gets to his fifty in style with a massive six over mid-on off Navdeep Saini.
He's been successfully resistant to Rajasthan's attack. With the required run-rate climbing up, he and his partners are going to step on the accelerator now.

Code:
24.3  Saini to Shaw, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Saini to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.5  Saini to Indrajith, wide, Navdeep Saini bowling a very wayward one
24.5  Saini to Indrajith, one run, Great cooperation between Baba Indrajith and Prithvi Shaw
24.6  Saini to Shaw, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         MUMBAI              116/3
         (R/R:  4.64   R/R Req:  8.52)
         Navdeep Saini        9.0-0-36-3
         Prithvi Shaw         52(72b 5X4 1X6)
         Baba Indrajith       10(10b 1X4)

25.1  Jadeja to Indrajith, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.2  Jadeja to Indrajith, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Jadeja to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Jadeja to Indrajith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Baba Indrajith
25.5  Jadeja to Indrajith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.6  Jadeja to Indrajith, one run, Great cooperation between Baba Indrajith and Prithvi Shaw

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         MUMBAI              123/3
         (R/R:  4.73   R/R Req:  8.58)
         Ravindra Jadeja      7.0-1-31-0
         Prithvi Shaw         53(73b 5X4 1X6)
         Baba Indrajith       16(15b 2X4)

26.1  Rabada to Indrajith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.2  Rabada to Indrajith, one run, One more to the total
26.3  Rabada to Shaw, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
26.4  Rabada to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
26.5  Rabada to Shaw, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
26.6  Rabada to Shaw, no ball, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.6  Rabada to Shaw, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         MUMBAI              128/3
         (R/R:  4.74   R/R Req:  8.74)
         Kagiso Rabada        3.0-0-15-0
         Baba Indrajith       17(17b 2X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         56(77b 5X4 1X6)

27.1  Sundar to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Sundar to Indrajith, one run, One more to the total
27.3  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.4  Sundar to Shaw, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
27.5  Sundar to Indrajith, no run, Defensively played by Baba Indrajith
27.6  Sundar to Indrajith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         MUMBAI              131/3
         (R/R:  4.68   R/R Req:  9.00)
         Washington Sundar    5.0-0-20-0
         Baba Indrajith       18(20b 2X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         58(80b 5X4 1X6)

28.1  Rabada to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
28.2  Rabada to Indrajith, no run, Left alone by Baba Indrajith
28.3  Rabada to Indrajith, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
28.4  Rabada to Indrajith, one run, One more to the total
28.5  Rabada to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
28.6  Rabada to Indrajith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         MUMBAI              136/3
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  9.19)
         Kagiso Rabada        4.0-0-20-0
         Baba Indrajith       21(24b 2X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         60(82b 5X4 1X6)

29.1  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
29.2  Afridi to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
29.3  Afridi to Indrajith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  Afridi to Indrajith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Afridi to Indrajith, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
29.6  Afridi to Indrajith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         MUMBAI              139/3
         (R/R:  4.63   R/R Req:  9.50)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-28-0
         Baba Indrajith       23(28b 2X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         61(84b 5X4 1X6)

30.1  Saini to Shaw, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Prithvi Shaw
30.2  Saini to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
30.3  Saini to Indrajith, no run, Defensively played by Baba Indrajith
30.4  Saini to Indrajith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
30.5  Saini to Indrajith, one run, One more to the total
30.6  Saini to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Navdeep Saini. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI              145/3
         (R/R:  4.68   R/R Req:  9.68)
         Navdeep Saini        10.0-0-42-3
         Prithvi Shaw         66(87b 6X4 1X6)
         Baba Indrajith       24(31b 2X4)
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That ends Navdeep Saini's spell. He's been extraordinary in this all-important contest, picking up major wickets of Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock and Ross Taylor.
He's finished with figures of 3/42 in his full ten, which would've been far better had it not been for his last two overs, where he conceded sixteen runs combined.

Code:
31.1  Jadeja to Indrajith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.2  Jadeja to Indrajith, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.3  Jadeja to Indrajith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment
31.4  Jadeja to Indrajith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Jadeja to Indrajith, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
31.6  Jadeja to Shaw, one run, Dropped! Jadeja made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI              151/3
         (R/R:  4.72   R/R Req:  9.89)
         Ravindra Jadeja      8.0-1-37-0
         Baba Indrajith       29(36b 3X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         67(88b 6X4 1X6)

32.1  Rabada to Shaw, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
32.2  Rabada to Indrajith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
32.3  Rabada to Indrajith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.4  Rabada to Shaw, no run, Defensively played by Prithvi Shaw
32.5  Rabada to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
32.6  Rabada to Shaw, one run, That is very well run by Baba Indrajith

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         MUMBAI              156/3
         (R/R:  4.73   R/R Req: 10.18)
         Kagiso Rabada        5.0-0-25-0
         Baba Indrajith       32(38b 3X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         69(92b 6X4 1X6)

33.1  Sundar to Shaw, FOUR, Washington Sundar cant belive it
33.2  Sundar to Shaw, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Prithvi Shaw
33.3  Sundar to Shaw, one run, Great cooperation between Prithvi Shaw and Baba Indrajith
33.4  Sundar to Indrajith, FOUR, Washington Sundar cant belive it
33.5  Sundar to Indrajith, two runs,
33.6  Sundar to Indrajith, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw

         End of over 34  (16 runs)
         MUMBAI              172/3
         (R/R:  5.06   R/R Req:  9.81)
         Washington Sundar    6.0-0-36-0
         Prithvi Shaw         78(95b 8X4 1X6)
         Baba Indrajith       39(41b 4X4)

34.1  Rabada to Indrajith, no run, Defensively played by Baba Indrajith
34.2  Rabada to Indrajith, OUT, Ravindra Jadeja takes an easy catch to dismiss Baba Indrajith

         Baba Indrajith         39 (43b 4X4)
         c. Jadeja      b. Rabada
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Kagiso Rabada strikes! Mumbai lose their fourth as the required run-rate climbs to almost 10.0 an over. They are in desperate need of something big and special.
Baba Indrajith goes after playing an unexceptional knock, which he failed to convert into something bigger. Rajasthan are in complete control at the moment.

Code:
34.3  Rabada to Tare, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Rabada to Tare, no ball, no run, Aditya Tare was completely deceived
34.4  Rabada to Tare, no run, Aditya Tare was completely deceived
34.5  Rabada to Tare, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Nitish Rana, out for a duck

         Aditya Tare            0 (3b)
         c. Rana        b. Rabada
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And there he goes! Kagiso Rabada gets his second in this over, courtesy of an incredible catch from Nitish Rana in the outfield. Aditya Tare goes for a duck.
The chances look bleak for Mumbai. They need something incredibly special from someone. Prithvi Shaw is just watching this destruction from the other end.

Code:
34.6  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Defensively played by Colin de Grandhomme

         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         MUMBAI              173/5
         (R/R:  4.94   R/R Req: 10.40)
         Kagiso Rabada        6.0-0-26-2
         Colin de Grandhomme   0(1b)
         Prithvi Shaw         78(95b 8X4 1X6)

35.1  Jadeja to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
35.2  Jadeja to Grandhomme, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
35.3  Jadeja to Grandhomme, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment
35.4  Jadeja to Grandhomme, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.5  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Left alone by Prithvi Shaw
35.6  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI              179/5
         (R/R:  4.97   R/R Req: 10.71)
         Ravindra Jadeja      9.0-1-43-0
         Prithvi Shaw         79(98b 8X4 1X6)
         Colin de Grandhomme   5(4b 1X4)

36.1  Sundar to Grandhomme, no run, Defensively played by Colin de Grandhomme
36.2  Sundar to Grandhomme, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Sundar to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
36.4  Sundar to Shaw, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.5  Sundar to Shaw, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.6  Sundar to Grandhomme, no run, Colin de Grandhomme missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         MUMBAI              183/5
         (R/R:  4.95   R/R Req: 11.23)
         Washington Sundar    7.0-0-40-0
         Colin de Grandhomme   6(7b 1X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         82(101b 8X4 1X6)

37.1  Afridi to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
37.2  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Afridi to Grandhomme, one run, One more to the total
37.4  Afridi to Shaw, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
37.5  Afridi to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
37.6  Afridi to Shaw, one run, That is very well run by Colin de Grandhomme

         End of over 38  (9 runs)
         MUMBAI              192/5
         (R/R:  5.05   R/R Req: 11.42)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-37-0
         Colin de Grandhomme   7(9b 1X4)
         Prithvi Shaw         90(105b 8X4 2X6)

38.1  Rabada to Shaw, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
38.2  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Left alone by Colin de Grandhomme
38.3  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Left alone by Colin de Grandhomme
38.6  Rabada to Grandhomme, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Kagiso Rabada, giving that a wide
38.6  Rabada to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         MUMBAI              195/5
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req: 12.18)
         Kagiso Rabada        7.0-0-29-2
         Prithvi Shaw         91(106b 8X4 2X6)
         Colin de Grandhomme   8(15b 1X4)

39.1  Jadeja to Grandhomme, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.2  Jadeja to Grandhomme, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw missed that one by a mile
39.4  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Defensively played by Prithvi Shaw
39.5  Jadeja to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
39.6  Jadeja to Shaw, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Prithvi Shaw
      The end to a good spell from Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 40  (7 runs)
         MUMBAI              202/5
         (R/R:  5.05   R/R Req: 12.70)
         Ravindra Jadeja      10.0-1-50-0
         Prithvi Shaw         97(110b 8X4 3X6)
         Colin de Grandhomme   9(17b 1X4)
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Mumbai needs 127 runs in the last 10.0, and they have five wickets in hand. They definitely have the firepower to pull this off, but can they do it in actuality?
Rajasthan has bowled superbly, but Prithvi Shaw has played them even better. He is unbeaten on 97* right now, and he's nearing his well-earned hundred.

Code:
40.1  Rabada to Grandhomme, SIX, What a wonderful player Colin de Grandhomme is
40.2  Rabada to Grandhomme, one run, One more to the total
40.3  Rabada to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
40.4  Rabada to Shaw, no run, Prithvi Shaw was completely deceived
40.5  Rabada to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
40.6  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Colin de Grandhomme was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (8 runs)
         MUMBAI              210/5
         (R/R:  5.12   R/R Req: 13.22)
         Kagiso Rabada        8.0-0-37-2
         Colin de Grandhomme  16(20b 1X4 1X6)
         Prithvi Shaw         98(113b 8X4 3X6)

41.1  Sundar to Shaw, one run, One more to the total
41.2  Sundar to Grandhomme, no run, Colin de Grandhomme was completely deceived
41.3  Sundar to Grandhomme, one run, That is very well run by Prithvi Shaw
41.4  Sundar to Shaw, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Shaw cant belive it

         Prithvi Shaw           99 (115b 8X4 3X6)
         b. Sundar
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Oh, can you believe it! Prithvi Shaw has inside-edged a ball turning the opposite way, and lost his wicket on 99. Mumbai lose him at the worst possible moment.
Just when Mumbai showed intent and were starting to go after the bowlers, Rajasthan find the big breakthrough by dismissing Prithvi Shaw a run short of his ton.

Code:
41.5  Sundar to Archer, one run, The misfield by Shorey allows yet another run
41.6  Sundar to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         MUMBAI              213/6
         (R/R:  5.07   R/R Req: 14.50)
         Washington Sundar    8.0-0-43-1
         Colin de Grandhomme  17(23b 1X4 1X6)
         Jofra Archer          1(1b)

42.1  Rabada to Archer, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Rabada to Archer, no run, Jofra Archer missed that one by a mile
42.3  Rabada to Archer, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

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         lbw            b. Rabada
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Kagiso Rabada gets his third. Jofra Archer didn't last too long, he goes for 1 off 4. Even though that didn't look so convincing, he's gotta head back to the pavilion.
Mumbai have all but lost this eliminator. The only thing that can save them now is a late-order all-out assault from one of their tailenders or Colin de Grandhomme.

Code:
42.4  Rabada to Markande, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
42.5  Rabada to Markande, one run, That is very well run by Colin de Grandhomme
42.6  Rabada to Grandhomme, no run, Defensively played by Colin de Grandhomme

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         MUMBAI              214/7
         (R/R:  4.98   R/R Req: 16.43)
         Kagiso Rabada        9.0-0-38-3
         Colin de Grandhomme  17(24b 1X4 1X6)
         Mayank Markande       1(2b)

43.1  Afridi to Markande, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.2  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
43.3  Afridi to Grandhomme, one run, One more to the total
43.4  Afridi to Markande, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
43.4  Afridi to Markande, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi
43.5  Afridi to Markande, one run, That is very well run by Colin de Grandhomme
43.6  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         MUMBAI              218/7
         (R/R:  4.95   R/R Req: 18.50)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-41-0
         Colin de Grandhomme  18(27b 1X4 1X6)
         Mayank Markande       3(5b)

44.1  Rabada to Markande, two runs, Overthrow by Warner instead of 1 they get 2
44.2  Rabada to Markande, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
44.3  Rabada to Markande, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada
44.4  Rabada to Markande, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
44.5  Rabada to Grandhomme, one run, That is very well run by Mayank Markande
44.6  Rabada to Markande, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
      The end to a good spell from Kagiso Rabada. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         MUMBAI              222/7
         (R/R:  4.93   R/R Req: 21.40)
         Kagiso Rabada        10.0-0-42-3
         Mayank Markande       6(10b)
         Colin de Grandhomme  19(28b 1X4 1X6)
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Kagiso Rabada finishes his spell. He was quite effective with three wickets at a commendable economy rate to his name. His figures are identical to Saini's.
His double-wicket 35th over completely shifted the momentum away from Mumbai, and they have not been able to recover from that, or rebuild since that.

Code:
45.1  Sundar to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.2  Sundar to Grandhomme, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.3  Sundar to Markande, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Washington Sundar, deserving this punishment
45.4  Sundar to Markande, no run, Defensively played by Mayank Markande
45.5  Sundar to Markande, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.6  Sundar to Grandhomme, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 46  (7 runs)
         MUMBAI              229/7
         (R/R:  4.98   R/R Req: 25.00)
         Washington Sundar    9.0-0-50-1
         Mayank Markande      11(13b 1X4)
         Colin de Grandhomme  21(31b 1X4 1X6)

46.1  Afridi to Grandhomme, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shaheen Afridi, giving that a wide
46.1  Afridi to Grandhomme, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Colin de Grandhomme
46.2  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
46.3  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.4  Afridi to Grandhomme, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
46.5  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, Colin de Grandhomme was completely deceived
46.6  Afridi to Grandhomme, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 47  (11 runs)
         MUMBAI              240/7
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req: 29.67)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-52-0
         Colin de Grandhomme  31(38b 2X4 2X6)
         Mayank Markande      11(13b 1X4)

47.1  Sundar to Markande, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.2  Sundar to Markande, one run, Great cooperation between Mayank Markande and Colin de Grandhomme
47.3  Sundar to Grandhomme, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
47.4  Sundar to Markande, one run, Great cooperation between Mayank Markande and Colin de Grandhomme
47.5  Sundar to Grandhomme, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.6  Sundar to Grandhomme, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Colin de Grandhomme    32 (41b 2X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Sundar

      Washington Sundarends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 48  (3 runs)
         MUMBAI              243/8
         (R/R:  5.06   R/R Req: 43.00)
         Washington Sundar    10.0-0-53-2
         Khaleel Ahmed         0(0b)
         Mayank Markande      13(16b 1X4)
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The game is unofficially over for Mumbai. They need 86 runs from 12 deliveries, which is virtually impossible. Rajasthan's death-bowling has been on-point so far.
It's difficult to single out a section or a person from their bowling, because it really has been a great effort from all of them throughout the entire innings.

Colin de Grandhomme walks to the back disappointed after losing his wicket to Washington Sundar in Washington Sundar's final over of his spell in the game.

Code:
48.1  Afridi to Markande, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  Afridi to Markande, no run, Defensively played by Mayank Markande
48.3  Afridi to Markande, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Mayank Markande        13 (19b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Afridi

48.4  Afridi to Warrier, no run, Sandeep Warrier was completely deceived
48.5  Afridi to Warrier, no run, Sandeep Warrier was completely deceived
48.6  Afridi to Warrier, no run, Left alone by Sandeep Warrier

         End of over 49  (0 runs)
         MUMBAI              243/9
         (R/R:  4.96   R/R Req: 86.00)
         Shaheen Afridi       9.0-0-52-1
         Sandeep Warrier       0(3b)
         Khaleel Ahmed         0(0b)

49.1  Rana to Ahmed, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
49.2  Rana to Ahmed, legbye, Defensively played by Khaleel Ahmed
49.3  Rana to Warrier, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.4  Rana to Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Khaleel Ahmed and Sandeep Warrier
49.5  Rana to Warrier, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.6  Rana to Warrier, one run, That is very well run by Khaleel Ahmed

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         MUMBAI              249/9
         (R/R:  4.98)
         Nitish Rana          1.0-0-5-0
         Khaleel Ahmed         3(3b)
         Sandeep Warrier       2(6b)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         MUMBAI              249/9 (RR:  5.00)
         Nitish Rana           1.0-0-5-0
         Khaleel Ahmed         3(3b)
         Sandeep Warrier       2(6b)
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Afridi thy name, Afridi thy nature! Shaheen Afridi gets a wicket and finishes with one to his name as well. Mumbai avoid being bowled-out, and finish with 249/9.
Rajasthan complete their comprehensive victory, and forge their way into the second semi-final. Mumbai have been eliminated unceremoniously by Rajasthan.

Code:
MUMBAI innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Rohit Sharma                       b. Saini        21    42    2    0   50.0%
Prithvi Shaw                       b. Sundar       99   115    8    3   86.1%
Quinton de Kock                    b. Saini         1     3    0    0   33.3%
Ross Taylor         c. Shorey      b. Saini        25    24    3    1  104.2%
Baba Indrajith      c. Jadeja      b. Rabada       39    43    4    0   90.7%
Aditya Tare         c. Rana        b. Rabada        0     3    0    0    0.0%
Colin de Grandhomme lbw            b. Sundar       32    41    2    2   78.0%
Jofra Archer        lbw            b. Rabada        1     4    0    0   25.0%
Mayank Markande     lbw            b. Afridi       13    19    1    0   68.4%
Khaleel Ahmed       not out                         3     3    0    0  100.0%
Sandeep Warrier     not out                         2     6    0    0   33.3%
 
 Total:  249/9       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.98      Extras:  13
 
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RAJASTHAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi        9.0      1      52      1      5.78     1      1
Kagiso Rabada        10.0      0      42      3      4.20     1      2
Navdeep Saini        10.0      0      42      3      4.20     1      2
Washington Sundar    10.0      0      53      2      5.30     0      0
Ravindra Jadeja      10.0      1      50      0      5.00     0      0
Nitish Rana           1.0      0       5      0      5.00     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0

Total: 249/9          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.98      Extras: 13
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MUMBAI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
R Sharma      P Shaw       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                        46 (74)
Q Kock        P Shaw       ˛                                          2 (4)
R Taylor      P Shaw       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                          39 (51)
Indrajith     P Shaw       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛       85 (77)
A Tare        P Shaw       ˛                                          1 (3)
Grandhomme    P Shaw       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                          39 (41)
Grandhomme    J Archer     ˛                                          1 (5)
Grandhomme    M Markande   ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                              30 (33)
K Ahmed       M Markande                                              0 (3)
K Ahmed       S Warrier    ˛˛                                         6 (9)


     Fall of Wickets    46/1      48/2      87/3      172/4     173/5
                        212/6     213/7     243/8     243/9   

 Total:  249/9       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.98     Extras:  13

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Rajasthan secure a comprehensive 79-run victory in the eliminator against Mumbai, and will now advance to play the second semi-final at their own homeground.
Their bowling was top-notch throughout the entire innings, which is quite commendable considering the calibre of Mumbai's batsmen and pitch-type of this ground.

Navdeep Saini and Kagiso Rabada led Rajasthan to victory after their batsmen had given them a 329-run target to defend. They both finished with figures of 3/42.
They finished with identical figures, but their impact was distinct. Navdeep Saini destroyed Mumbai's top-order, and Kagiso Rabada picked-apart their middle-order.

Mumbai will be disappointed with their performance, considering this was a batsmen-friendly wicket, and they're a team that's won games with their batsmen.
Their bowlers have never been their strong suit, but their batsmen have always saved them from defeat and given them the win. But not today, though. Not today.

Code:
RAJASTHAN   328/4     50.0 overs
MUMBAI      249/9     50.0 overs

Rajasthan won by 79 runs

Man of the match: David Warner (Rajasthan)
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Rajasthan advance to the second semi-final with a comprehensive 79-run victory over Mumbai, and they've also earned the right to host it at their homeground.
MS Dhoni's men march onto the second semi-final which will be played between them and the loser of Kolkata-Chennai at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

 

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Two steps away now just two. But we will take it one at a time and we can do it! I have always said our bowlers have won us most of the games but I have to give credit to our batsmen here for putting up a good score on this wicket and our bowlers then for making that score look huge and taking us through to the semi final! Come on boys, we are two games away from lifting that trophy!
 

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End of a very average tournament for us. I felt we were actually very lucky to even reach the Eliminator stage. I felt as long as Rohit was scoring runs for us we were winning so in a way we were overly dependent on him. Our bowling the less said would sound good. I think Archer was the lone bowler who bowled well throughout the tournament for us and rest were just hit or out kind of bowlers and sparked some brilliance but didn't really complete their job. Batsman wins you matches and bowlers win you tournaments. A well deserved victory for Rajasthan. Really appreciate @User2010 and @Life Warrior for being able to find such wonderful players. I felt that I didn't do well on that part either. Thank you so much to @Sinister One for being my Co.
 

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End of a very average tournament for us. I felt we were actually very lucky to even reach the Eliminator stage. I felt as long as Rohit was scoring runs for us we were winning so in a way we were overly dependent on him. Our bowling the less said would sound good. I think Archer was the lone bowler who bowled well throughout the tournament for us and rest were just hit or out kind of bowlers and sparked some brilliance but didn't really complete their job. Batsman wins you matches and bowlers win you tournaments. A well deserved victory for Rajasthan. Really appreciate @User2010 and @Life Warrior for being able to find such wonderful players. I felt that I didn't do well on that part either. Thank you so much to @Sinister One for being my Co.
We definitely missed a good all-rounder. Rohit Sharma was great in the first half but faltered in the end. The no.3 conundrum also was a big issue. And we should forget about bowling.

@Na Maloom Afraad thank you for a great tournament. You got to teach me how to rate those players so accurately!
 

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INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP
1st Semi-Final


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CHENNAI vs KOLKATA
Eden Gardens

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TOSS: KOLKATA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Chahar to Pujara, one run, The misfield by A Roy allows yet another run
0.2  Chahar to J Roy, two runs,
0.3  Chahar to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy was completely deceived
0.4  Chahar to J Roy, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Chahar to Pujara, no run, Defensively played by Cheteshwar Pujara
0.6  Chahar to Pujara, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA               5/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Deepak Chahar        1.0-0-5-0
         Jason Roy             3(3b)
         Cheteshwar Pujara     2(3b)

1.1  Amir to Pujara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir
1.2  Amir to Pujara, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Amir to J Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Amir to J Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Amir to J Roy, one run, That is very well run by Cheteshwar Pujara
1.6  Amir to Pujara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 2  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA               7/0
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Mohammad Amir        1.0-0-2-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara     3(6b)
         Jason Roy             4(6b)

2.1  Siraj to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara
2.2  Siraj to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Siraj to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy missed that one by a mile
2.4  Siraj to J Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
2.5  Siraj to J Roy, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.6  Siraj to J Roy, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA              12/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Mohammad Siraj       1.0-0-5-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara     4(7b)
         Jason Roy             8(11b)

3.1  Amir to J Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir
3.2  Amir to J Roy, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir
3.3  Amir to Pujara, no run, Left alone by Cheteshwar Pujara
3.4  Amir to Pujara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.5  Amir to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Amir to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA              13/0
         (R/R:  3.25)
         Mohammad Amir        2.0-0-2-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara     4(11b)
         Jason Roy             8(13b)

4.1  Siraj to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara
4.2  Siraj to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.3  Siraj to Pujara, one run, Dropped! Chahal made a big mess of that simple chance
4.4  Siraj to J Roy, one run, The misfield by Rahim allows yet another run
4.5  Siraj to Pujara, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
4.5  Siraj to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
4.6  Siraj to J Roy, no run, Defensively played by Jason Roy

         End of over 5  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA              18/0
         (R/R:  3.60)
         Mohammad Siraj       2.0-0-10-0
         Jason Roy            10(16b)
         Cheteshwar Pujara     6(15b)

5.1  Amir to Pujara, no run, Cheteshwar Pujara missed that one by a mile
5.2  Amir to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Amir to J Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir
5.4  Amir to J Roy, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.5  Amir to J Roy, one run, The misfield by Wasim allows yet another run
5.6  Amir to Pujara, no run, Left alone by Cheteshwar Pujara

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA              20/0
         (R/R:  3.33)
         Mohammad Amir        3.0-0-4-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara     7(18b)
         Jason Roy            11(19b)

6.1  Chahar to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy was completely deceived
6.2  Chahar to J Roy, FOUR, Deepak Chahar cant belive it
6.3  Chahar to J Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4  Chahar to J Roy, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Jason Roy
6.5  Chahar to J Roy, no run, Left alone by Jason Roy
6.6  Chahar to J Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar

         End of over 7  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA              28/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Deepak Chahar        2.0-0-13-0
         Jason Roy            19(25b 2X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara     7(18b)

7.1  Amir to Pujara, no run, Left alone by Cheteshwar Pujara
7.2  Amir to Pujara, no run, Defensively played by Cheteshwar Pujara
7.3  Amir to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
7.4  Amir to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara
7.5  Amir to Pujara, two runs, Overthrow by Chahal instead of 1 they get 2
7.6  Amir to Pujara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA              32/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Mohammad Amir        4.0-0-8-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara    10(23b)
         Jason Roy            20(26b 2X4)

8.1  Chahar to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara
8.2  Chahar to Pujara, wide, Deepak Chahar bowling a very wayward one
8.2  Chahar to Pujara, one run, Great cooperation between Cheteshwar Pujara and Jason Roy
8.3  Chahar to J Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.4  Chahar to J Roy, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
8.5  Chahar to J Roy, one run, The misfield by Samson allows yet another run
8.6  Chahar to Pujara, one run, Great cooperation between Cheteshwar Pujara and Jason Roy

         End of over 9  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA              37/0
         (R/R:  4.11)
         Deepak Chahar        3.0-0-18-0
         Jason Roy            22(30b 2X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    12(26b)

9.1  A Roy to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  A Roy to Pujara, no run, Anukul Roy is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.3  A Roy to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
9.4  A Roy to J Roy, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.5  A Roy to Pujara, one run, One more to the total
9.6  A Roy to J Roy, FOUR, Jason Roy is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA              44/0
         (R/R:  4.40)
         Anukul Roy           1.0-0-7-0
         Jason Roy            27(32b 3X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    14(30b)

10.1  Siraj to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  Siraj to Pujara, one run, That is very well run by Jason Roy
10.3  Siraj to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara
10.4  Siraj to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.5  Siraj to Pujara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Siraj to Pujara, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA              47/0
         (R/R:  4.27)
         Mohammad Siraj       3.0-0-13-0
         Jason Roy            28(33b 3X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    16(35b)

11.1  A Roy to Pujara, FOUR, Anukul Roy cant belive it
11.2  A Roy to Pujara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  A Roy to Pujara, FOUR, Anukul Roy cant belive it
11.4  A Roy to Pujara, one run, That is very well run by Jason Roy
11.5  A Roy to J Roy, no run, Left alone by Jason Roy
11.6  A Roy to J Roy, one run, The misfield by Chahar allows yet another run

         End of over 12  (10 runs)
         KOLKATA              57/0
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Anukul Roy           2.0-0-17-0
         Cheteshwar Pujara    25(39b 2X4)
         Jason Roy            29(35b 3X4)
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Steady beginnings for Kolkata. Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara have safely seen-off the new-ball from Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Siraj.

Code:
12.1  Chahal to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Cheteshwar Pujara
12.2  Chahal to Pujara, one run, That is very well run by Jason Roy
12.3  Chahal to J Roy, no run, Left alone by Jason Roy
12.4  Chahal to J Roy, one run, That is very well run by Cheteshwar Pujara
12.5  Chahal to Pujara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
12.6  Chahal to Pujara, one run, That is very well run by Jason Roy

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA              61/0
         (R/R:  4.69)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     1.0-0-4-0
         Jason Roy            31(38b 3X4)
         Cheteshwar Pujara    27(42b 2X4)

13.1  Amir to Pujara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
13.2  Amir to Pujara, one run, That was a very risky single.
13.3  Amir to J Roy, no run, Left alone by Jason Roy
13.4  Amir to J Roy, three runs, Great work by Amir saved a certain boundary
13.5  Amir to Pujara, OUT, Sanju Samson takes an easy catch to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara

         Cheteshwar Pujara      30 (45b 2X4)
         c. Samson      b. Amir
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Chennai find the breakthrough! Cheteshwar Pujara edges one straight into the hands of Sanju Samson off Mohammad Amir's bowling after a gritty knock.
Cheteshwar Pujara played well, but perhaps not at the pace which was required of him. He goes after scoring a gravelly 30 off 45 deliveries with two fours.

Code:
13.6  Amir to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Jason Roy

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA              68/1
         (R/R:  4.86)
         Mohammad Amir        5.0-0-15-1
         Jason Roy            34(40b 3X4)
         Virat Kohli           1(1b)

14.1  Chahal to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Chahar allows yet another run
14.2  Chahal to J Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Chahal to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy missed that one by a mile
14.4  Chahal to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy missed that one by a mile
14.5  Chahal to J Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Jason Roy and Virat Kohli
14.6  Chahal to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA              73/1
         (R/R:  4.87)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     2.0-0-9-0
         Jason Roy            35(44b 3X4)
         Virat Kohli           5(3b)

15.1  Wasim to Kohli, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Virat Kohli
15.2  Wasim to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
15.3  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
15.4  Wasim to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
15.5  Wasim to J Roy, wide, Imad Wasim bowling a very wayward one
15.5  Wasim to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy was completely deceived
15.6  Wasim to J Roy, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA              80/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Imad Wasim           1.0-0-7-0
         Virat Kohli          10(7b 1X4)
         Jason Roy            36(47b 3X4)

16.1  Amir to J Roy, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Amir to J Roy, one run, One more to the total
16.3  Amir to Kohli, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Virat Kohli
16.4  Amir to Kohli, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Sanju Samson didnt have a chance
16.5  Amir to J Roy, no run, Jason Roy was completely deceived
16.6  Amir to J Roy, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 17  (14 runs)
         KOLKATA              94/1
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Mohammad Amir        6.0-0-28-1
         Jason Roy            43(52b 3X4 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          16(8b 1X4 1X6)

17.1  Chahal to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
17.2  Chahal to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Jason Roy
17.3  Chahal to J Roy, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Deepak Chahar

         Jason Roy              43 (53b 3X4 1X6)
         c. Chahar      b. Chahal
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Wicket for Yuzvendra Chahal! Jason Roy is dismissed, courtesy of a brilliant diving effort from Deepak Chahar in the outfield. He falls seven runs short of a fifty.
Two wickets in less than five overs have shaken Kolkata up quite severely. But thankfully for them, their best batsmen are at the crease right now...

Code:
17.4  Chahal to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
17.5  Chahal to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Chahal to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA             103/2
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     3.0-0-18-1
         Joe Root              4(3b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          21(10b 2X4 1X6)

18.1  Wasim to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.2  Wasim to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Wasim to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Wasim to Root, one run, One more to the total
18.5  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
18.6  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             105/2
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Imad Wasim           2.0-0-9-0
         Virat Kohli          22(13b 2X4 1X6)
         Joe Root              5(6b 1X4)

19.1  A Roy to Root, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Anukul Roy, giving that a wide
19.1  A Roy to Root, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Virat Kohli
19.1  A Roy to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Virat Kohli
19.2  A Roy to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  A Roy to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
19.4  A Roy to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
19.5  A Roy to Root, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Anukul Roy, deserving this punishment
19.6  A Roy to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA             113/2
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Anukul Roy           3.0-0-25-0
         Joe Root             10(10b 2X4)
         Virat Kohli          23(16b 2X4 1X6)

20.1  Amir to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
20.2  Amir to Kohli, legbye, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
20.3  Amir to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
20.4  Amir to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Amir to Root, one run, The misfield by Rahim allows yet another run
20.6  Amir to Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 21  (12 runs)
         KOLKATA             125/2
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Mohammad Amir        7.0-0-39-1
         Virat Kohli          27(19b 3X4 1X6)
         Joe Root             17(13b 2X4 1X6)

21.1  Chahar to Root, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Chahar, deserving this punishment
21.2  Chahar to Root, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli
21.3  Chahar to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.4  Chahar to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.5  Chahar to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.6  Chahar to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             130/2
         (R/R:  5.91)
         Deepak Chahar        4.0-0-23-0
         Virat Kohli          27(23b 3X4 1X6)
         Joe Root             22(15b 3X4 1X6)

22.1  Wasim to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.2  Wasim to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.3  Wasim to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.4  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5  Wasim to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Wasim to Root, legbye, Defensively played by Joe Root

         End of over 23  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             133/2
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Imad Wasim           3.0-0-11-0
         Virat Kohli          28(25b 3X4 1X6)
         Joe Root             23(19b 3X4 1X6)

23.1  Chahal to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.2  Chahal to Root, one run, The misfield by A Roy allows yet another run
23.3  Chahal to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
23.4  Chahal to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.5  Chahal to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.6  Chahal to Root, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             137/2
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     4.0-0-22-1
         Joe Root             24(23b 3X4 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          31(27b 3X4 1X6)

24.1  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
24.2  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
24.3  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
24.4  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
24.5  Siraj to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
24.6  Siraj to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli

         End of over 25  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             141/2
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Mohammad Siraj       4.0-0-17-0
         Virat Kohli          35(33b 4X4 1X6)
         Joe Root             24(23b 3X4 1X6)

25.1  Wasim to Root, one run, That is very well run by Virat Kohli
25.2  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.3  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
25.4  Wasim to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
25.5  Wasim to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.6  Wasim to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             146/2
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Imad Wasim           4.0-0-16-0
         Virat Kohli          38(37b 4X4 1X6)
         Joe Root             26(25b 3X4 1X6)

26.1  Siraj to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.2  Siraj to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
26.3  Siraj to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Virat Kohli
26.4  Siraj to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Iyer made a big mess of that simple chance
26.5  Siraj to Root, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
26.6  Siraj to Root, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         KOLKATA             151/2
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Mohammad Siraj       5.0-0-22-0
         Virat Kohli          39(38b 4X4 1X6)
         Joe Root             30(30b 3X4 1X6)
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Kolkata are sailing smoothly. Joe Root and Virat Kohli have added a 52-run partnership for the third wicket, and are playing very swiftly at the moment.
Kolkata have just passed the 150-run mark at the end of the 27th over. If Chennai doesn't find any breakthroughs, they'll have a tough time ahead of them.

Code:
27.1  Wasim to Root, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Joe Root
27.2  Wasim to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Wasim to Root, three runs, Great work by Iyer saved a certain boundary
27.4  Wasim to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Chahar allows yet another run
27.5  Wasim to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
27.6  Wasim to Root, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 28  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA             159/2
         (R/R:  5.68)
         Imad Wasim           5.0-0-24-0
         Joe Root             37(35b 4X4 1X6)
         Virat Kohli          40(39b 4X4 1X6)

28.1  Chahar to Kohli, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
28.2  Chahar to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Chahar to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
28.4  Chahar to Root, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Steven Smith

         Joe Root               37 (37b 4X4 1X6)
         c. Smith       b. Chahar
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And, there it is! Chennai find the breakthrough they needed desperately. Deepak Chahar is elated after dismissing Joe Root at such a crucial stage of the game.
Joe Root's innings comes to an end after a 37-ball 37 that included 4-fours, and a six. Chennai will be looking to capitalise on this and build their momentum.

Code:
28.5  Chahar to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Chahar to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         KOLKATA             162/3
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Deepak Chahar        5.0-0-26-1
         Dinesh Karthik        0(2b)
         Virat Kohli          43(41b 4X4 1X6)

29.1  Chahal to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik
29.2  Chahal to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
29.3  Chahal to Karthik, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
29.3  Chahal to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
29.4  Chahal to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Virat Kohli
29.5  Chahal to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
29.6  Chahal to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             166/3
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     5.0-0-26-1
         Dinesh Karthik        1(6b)
         Virat Kohli          45(44b 4X4 1X6)

30.1  A Roy to Kohli, wide, Anukul Roy bowling a very wayward one
30.1  A Roy to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
30.2  A Roy to Kohli, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Virat Kohli's fifty
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50 for Kolkata's captain, Virat Kohli! He's become the backbone of this Kolkata innings, and looks to be in fine form. He can push Kolkata to a massive total.

Code:
30.3  A Roy to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Anukul Roy, deserving this punishment
30.4  A Roy to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
30.5  A Roy to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.6  A Roy to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived

         End of over 31  (11 runs)
         KOLKATA             177/3
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Anukul Roy           4.0-0-36-0
         Virat Kohli          55(51b 5X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Karthik        1(6b)

31.1  Wasim to Karthik, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dinesh Karthik
31.2  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.3  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.4  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.5  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived
31.6  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             181/3
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Imad Wasim           6.0-0-28-0
         Dinesh Karthik        5(12b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          55(51b 5X4 2X6)

32.1  Chahar to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Chahar, deserving this punishment
32.2  Chahar to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.3  Chahar to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  Chahar to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Chahar to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.6  Chahar to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Rahim allows yet another run

         End of over 33  (9 runs)
         KOLKATA             190/3
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Deepak Chahar        6.0-0-35-1
         Dinesh Karthik        8(14b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          61(55b 6X4 2X6)

33.1  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.2  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.3  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
33.4  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.5  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli

         End of over 34  (0 runs)
         KOLKATA             190/3
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Mohammad Siraj       6.0-0-22-0
         Virat Kohli          61(61b 6X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Karthik        8(14b 1X4)

34.1  Wasim to Karthik, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
34.2  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik missed that one by a mile
34.3  Wasim to Karthik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Imad Wasim, deserving this punishment
34.4  Wasim to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
34.5  Wasim to Kohli, no ball, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
34.5  Wasim to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
34.6  Wasim to Kohli, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 35  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA             198/3
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Imad Wasim           7.0-0-36-0
         Virat Kohli          63(63b 6X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       13(18b 2X4)

35.1  Siraj to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.2  Siraj to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Siraj to Karthik, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
35.4  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.5  Siraj to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik
35.6  Siraj to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             200/3
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Mohammad Siraj       7.0-1-24-0
         Dinesh Karthik       14(22b 2X4)
         Virat Kohli          64(65b 6X4 2X6)
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Kolkata has brought up 200. With 14.0 overs left, and 7 wickets in hand, you can expect a big finish from Kolkata. At least a hundred more should be expected.
With Virat Kohli still at the crease, and Mohammad Nabi & Deepak Hooda yet to come, Kolkata can easily finish with 320-325 if Chennai doesn't bowl well.

Code:
36.1  Chahal to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik
36.2  Chahal to Karthik, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Chahal to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.4  Chahal to Karthik, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.5  Chahal to Karthik, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Yuzvendra Chahal, deserving this punishment
36.6  Chahal to Karthik, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 37  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA             207/3
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     6.0-0-33-1
         Dinesh Karthik       19(26b 3X4)
         Virat Kohli          66(67b 6X4 2X6)

37.1  Siraj to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
37.2  Siraj to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Siraj to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Siraj to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik
37.5  Siraj to Karthik, no run, Left alone by Dinesh Karthik
37.6  Siraj to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA             208/3
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Mohammad Siraj       8.0-1-25-0
         Dinesh Karthik       19(28b 3X4)
         Virat Kohli          67(71b 6X4 2X6)

38.1  Amir to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
38.2  Amir to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
38.3  Amir to Kohli, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.4  Amir to Karthik, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.5  Amir to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Virat Kohli
38.6  Amir to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             210/3
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Mohammad Amir        8.0-0-41-1
         Virat Kohli          68(75b 6X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Karthik       20(30b 3X4)

39.1  Chahar to Karthik, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar
39.2  Chahar to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.3  Chahar to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
39.4  Chahar to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.5  Chahar to Kohli, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Virat Kohli            68 (78b 6X4 2X6)
         lbw            b. Chahar
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Oh, no! Deepak Chahar has Virat Kohli's wicket! The pressure was built up from tight overs previously, and that pressure has resulted in a wicket for Chennai.
Virat Kohli looking to accelerate the scoring, tried to slog it over mid-wicket, but the ball went too low and hit him on the pads, plumb in front of the wicket.

Code:
39.6  Chahar to Hooda, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA             211/4
         (R/R:  5.28)
         Deepak Chahar        7.0-0-36-2
         Deepak Hooda          0(1b)
         Dinesh Karthik       21(32b 3X4)

40.1  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.2  Wasim to Karthik, no run, Dinesh Karthik was completely deceived
40.3  Wasim to Karthik, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.4  Wasim to Hooda, no run, Left alone by Deepak Hooda
40.5  Wasim to Hooda, no run, Deepak Hooda was completely deceived
40.6  Wasim to Hooda, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 41  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA             212/4
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Imad Wasim           8.0-0-37-0
         Deepak Hooda          0(4b)
         Dinesh Karthik       22(35b 3X4)

41.1  Amir to Karthik, two runs, Overthrow by Gill instead of 1 they get 2
41.2  Amir to Karthik, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.2  Amir to Karthik, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.3  Amir to Hooda, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Karthik
41.4  Amir to Karthik, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Karthik and Deepak Hooda
41.5  Amir to Hooda, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Deepak Hooda
41.6  Amir to Hooda, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 42  (13 runs)
         KOLKATA             225/4
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Mohammad Amir        9.0-0-54-1
         Dinesh Karthik       28(39b 3X4)
         Deepak Hooda          6(7b 1X4)
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13 runs from that last over off Mohammad Amir! That over would've released some pressure off Kolkata's batsmen after Imad Wasim and Deepak Chahar's overs.
The last two overs from Chahar and Wasim, respectively, were quite effective for Chennai. They both conceded one run, and the prior got Virat Kohli's wicket.

Code:
42.1  Chahal to Hooda, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
42.2  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Left alone by Deepak Hooda
42.3  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Hooda
42.4  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Deepak Hooda missed that one by a mile
42.5  Chahal to Hooda, one run, The misfield by A Roy allows yet another run
42.6  Chahal to Karthik, legbye, Yuzvendra Chahal is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         KOLKATA             227/4
         (R/R:  5.28)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     7.0-0-34-1
         Deepak Hooda          7(12b 1X4)
         Dinesh Karthik       28(40b 3X4)

43.1  Siraj to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
43.2  Siraj to Karthik, no run, Defensively played by Dinesh Karthik
43.3  Siraj to Karthik, OUT, Shubman Gill takes an easy catch to dismiss Dinesh Karthik

         Dinesh Karthik         28 (43b 3X4)
         c. Gill        b. Siraj
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Dinesh Karthik fails to connect, and loses his wicket in doing so. He went for a big hit, but couldn't middle it, and Shubman Gill took an easy catch to dismiss him.
Mohammad Siraj gets an important wicket. Chennai's bowlers have given away just seventeen runs in five overs, four in four excluding Amir's 13-run over.

Code:
43.4  Siraj to Nabi, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Nabi and Deepak Hooda
43.5  Siraj to Hooda, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.6  Siraj to Hooda, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         KOLKATA             228/5
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Mohammad Siraj       9.0-1-26-1
         Deepak Hooda          7(14b 1X4)
         Mohammad Nabi         1(1b)

44.1  Chahal to Nabi, no run, Mohammad Nabi missed that one by a mile
44.2  Chahal to Nabi, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
44.3  Chahal to Hooda, one run, The misfield by Samson allows yet another run
44.4  Chahal to Nabi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.5  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Hooda
44.6  Chahal to Hooda, no ball, legbye, Left alone by Deepak Hooda
44.6  Chahal to Hooda, legbye, Left alone by Deepak Hooda

         End of over 45  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA             235/5
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     8.0-0-40-1
         Mohammad Nabi         5(4b)
         Deepak Hooda          8(17b 1X4)

45.1  Amir to Hooda, no run, Deepak Hooda missed that one by a mile
45.2  Amir to Hooda, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir
45.2  Amir to Hooda, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir
45.3  Amir to Hooda, no run, Left alone by Deepak Hooda
45.4  Amir to Hooda, one run, Great cooperation between Deepak Hooda and Mohammad Nabi
45.5  Amir to Nabi, FOUR, Mohammad Amir cant belive it
45.6  Amir to Nabi, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Nabi
      Mohammad Amir finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (6 runs)
         KOLKATA             241/5
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Mohammad Amir        10.0-0-60-1
         Mohammad Nabi         9(6b 1X4)
         Deepak Hooda          9(21b 1X4)

46.1  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Deepak Hooda missed that one by a mile
46.2  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.3  Chahal to Hooda, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal is getting the ball to turn ferociously
46.4  Chahal to Hooda, one run, Great cooperation between Deepak Hooda and Mohammad Nabi
46.5  Chahal to Nabi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.6  Chahal to Hooda, three runs, Great work by Gill saved a certain boundary

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA             248/5
         (R/R:  5.28)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     9.0-0-47-1
         Mohammad Nabi        12(7b 1X4)
         Deepak Hooda         13(26b 1X4)

47.1  Siraj to Hooda, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.2  Siraj to Hooda, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Siraj, deserving this punishment
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Kolkata brings up 250 with a four from Deepak Hooda. This has been a scintillating display of death-bowling from Chennai. They've done well to restrict Kolkata.
Chennai has done really well in constraining Kolkata, and forcing them to a lacklustre finish, especially considering the fire-power Kolkata has at the back-end.

Code:
47.3  Siraj to Hooda, no run, Deepak Hooda was completely deceived
47.4  Siraj to Hooda, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.5  Siraj to Hooda, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
47.6  Siraj to Hooda, no run, Left alone by Deepak Hooda
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mohammad Siraj

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         KOLKATA             252/5
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Mohammad Siraj       10.0-1-30-1
         Deepak Hooda         17(32b 2X4)
         Mohammad Nabi        12(7b 1X4)

48.1  Chahar to Nabi, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
48.2  Chahar to Nabi, no run, Mohammad Nabi missed that one by a mile
48.3  Chahar to Nabi, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Chahar, deserving this punishment
48.4  Chahar to Nabi, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Deepak Chahar, giving that a wide
48.4  Chahar to Nabi, no run, Mohammad Nabi missed that one by a mile
48.5  Chahar to Nabi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.6  Chahar to Nabi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar

         End of over 49  (7 runs)
         KOLKATA             259/5
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Deepak Chahar        8.0-0-43-2
         Mohammad Nabi        18(14b 2X4)
         Deepak Hooda         17(32b 2X4)

49.1  Wasim to Hooda, one run, One more to the total
49.2  Wasim to Nabi, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
49.3  Wasim to Nabi, no run, Mohammad Nabi missed that one by a mile
49.4  Wasim to Nabi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
49.5  Wasim to Nabi, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.6  Wasim to Hooda, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         KOLKATA             267/5
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Imad Wasim           9.0-0-45-0
         Deepak Hooda         18(34b 2X4)
         Mohammad Nabi        25(18b 2X4 1X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         KOLKATA             267/5 (RR:  5.34)
         Imad Wasim            9.0-0-45-0
         Deepak Hooda         18(34b 2X4)
         Mohammad Nabi        25(18b 2X4 1X6)
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A six from Mohammad Nabi in the final over, and Kolkata ends with 267/5 in their 50.0 overs. An amazing death-bowling effort from Chennai to restrict Kolkata.
Kolkata will be really disappointed with this finish. They were cruising at the 34-over mark, but after Virat Kohli's dismissal, everything fell apart for them.

Code:
KOLKATA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Cheteshwar Pujara   c. Samson      b. Amir         30    45    2    0   66.7%
Jason Roy           c. Chahar      b. Chahal       43    53    3    1   81.1%
Virat Kohli         lbw            b. Chahar       68    78    6    2   87.2%
Joe Root            c. Smith       b. Chahar       37    37    4    1  100.0%
Dinesh Karthik      c. Gill        b. Siraj        28    43    3    0   65.1%
Deepak Hooda        not out                        18    34    2    0   52.9%
Mohammad Nabi       not out                        25    18    2    1  138.9%
Mitchell Starc
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mohammad Shami
Amit Mishra
 
 Total:  267/5       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.34      Extras:  18
 
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CHENNAI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Deepak Chahar         8.0      0      43      2      5.38     2      0
Mohammad Amir        10.0      0      60      1      6.00     1      1
Mohammad Siraj       10.0      1      30      1      3.00     1      0
Anukul Roy            4.0      0      36      0      9.00     2      1
Yuzvendra Chahal      9.0      0      47      1      5.22     1      1
Imad Wasim            9.0      0      45      0      5.00     1      1
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 8      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1

Total: 267/5          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.34      Extras: 18

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KOLKATA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
C Pujara      J Roy        ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛             67 (83)
V Kohli       J Roy        ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                            32 (22)
V Kohli       J Root       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛               63 (67)
V Kohli       D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                     49 (67)
D Hooda       D Karthik    ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                   16 (22)
D Hooda       M Nabi       ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                         40 (39)


     Fall of Wickets    67/1      99/2      162/3     211/4     227/5
                                     

 Total:  267/5       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.34     Extras:  18
 
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Kolkata have given Chennai a modest total to chase. Virat Kohli starred with the bat, but a lack of support from his partners gave Kolkata a disappointing innings.
Almost every batsmen in Kolkata's lineup got to a good start, but they all failed to covert their scores into something of more significance. Especially the top-order.

Cheteshwar Pujara and Jason Roy started really well and gave Kolkata a fantastic base, but their untimely dismissals left their team with a lot more to desire.
Joe Root scored a run-a-ball 37 before being dismissed at a crucial point in this game. Virat Kohli could not muster a hundred in this all-important contest.

Deepak Chahar was the best bowler for Chennai. He claimed two very important wickets at crucial stages in the game, and finished with figures of 2/43 in 8 overs.
He dismissed Joe Root when he was starting to look menacing, and then he bagged Virat Kohli's wicket before he forged something special at a very crucial point.

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CHENNAI NEEDS 268 RUNS TO WIN FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.36 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
0.1  Starc to Samson, no run, Left alone by Sanju Samson
0.2  Starc to Samson, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
0.3  Starc to Gill, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
0.4  Starc to Samson, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Karthik

         Sanju Samson           1 (3b)
         c. Karthik     b. Starc
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Oh, dear! Chennai have gotten off to an awful start. Mitchell Starc gets Sanju Samson on the fourth delivery of the innings. This is a rough start for Chennai.

Code:
0.5  Starc to Smith, two runs,
0.6  Starc to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI               4/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-4-1
         Steven Smith          2(2b)
         Shubman Gill          1(1b)

1.1  Shami to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
1.2  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
1.3  Shami to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
1.4  Shami to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
1.5  Shami to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
1.6  Shami to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI               5/1
         (R/R:  2.50   R/R Req:  5.48)
         Mohammad Shami       1.0-0-1-0
         Steven Smith          2(4b)
         Shubman Gill          2(5b)

2.1  Kumar to Gill, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
2.2  Kumar to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.3  Kumar to Gill, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Kumar. Gill didnt have a clue

         Shubman Gill           3 (7b)
         b. Kumar
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Got him! Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled Shubman Gill with a pearler! Chennai are in deep, deep trouble. Suddenly, 267 doesn't seem like a mediocre total.
Kolkata has had the most devastating bowling attack in the entire league, and Chennai now has the task of scoring plenty of runs against such a bowling line.

Code:
2.4  Kumar to Rahim, FOUR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar cant belive it
2.5  Kumar to Rahim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
2.6  Kumar to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         CHENNAI              12/2
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    1.0-0-7-1
         Steven Smith          3(6b)
         Mushfiqur Rahim       5(2b 1X4)

3.1  Shami to Rahim, one run, Great cooperation between Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith
3.2  Shami to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3  Shami to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
3.4  Shami to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
3.5  Shami to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
3.6  Shami to Smith, one run, Dropped! Mishra made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI              14/2
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Mohammad Shami       2.0-0-3-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim       6(3b 1X4)
         Steven Smith          4(11b)

4.1  Starc to Smith, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Starc, giving that a wide
4.1  Starc to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
4.2  Starc to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Mushfiqur Rahim
4.3  Starc to Rahim, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Starc to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim missed that one by a mile
4.5  Starc to Rahim, no run, Defensively played by Mushfiqur Rahim
4.6  Starc to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI              16/2
         (R/R:  3.20   R/R Req:  5.60)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-6-1
         Mushfiqur Rahim       6(7b 1X4)
         Steven Smith          5(14b)

5.1  Shami to Smith, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
5.2  Shami to Rahim, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.3  Shami to Rahim, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Shami to Rahim, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4  Shami to Rahim, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.5  Shami to Rahim, no run, Defensively played by Mushfiqur Rahim
5.6  Shami to Rahim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI              19/2
         (R/R:  3.17   R/R Req:  5.66)
         Mohammad Shami       3.0-0-6-0
         Steven Smith          6(15b)
         Mushfiqur Rahim       7(12b 1X4)

6.1  Starc to Rahim, two runs,
6.2  Starc to Rahim, no run, Defensively played by Mushfiqur Rahim
6.3  Starc to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
6.4  Starc to Rahim, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
6.5  Starc to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim missed that one by a mile
6.6  Starc to Rahim, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         CHENNAI              25/2
         (R/R:  3.57   R/R Req:  5.65)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-12-1
         Mushfiqur Rahim      13(18b 2X4)
         Steven Smith          6(15b)

7.1  Shami to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Mushfiqur Rahim
7.2  Shami to Rahim, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Shami to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
7.4  Shami to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Shami to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
7.6  Shami to Smith, FOUR, Mohammad Shami cant belive it

         End of over 8  (10 runs)
         CHENNAI              35/2
         (R/R:  4.38   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Mohammad Shami       4.0-0-16-0
         Steven Smith         15(20b 2X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      14(19b 2X4)

8.1  Kumar to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
8.2  Kumar to Rahim, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3  Kumar to Rahim, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.4  Kumar to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived
8.5  Kumar to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
8.6  Kumar to Rahim, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Mushfiqur Rahim

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI              39/2
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  5.59)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    2.0-0-11-1
         Mushfiqur Rahim      18(25b 3X4)
         Steven Smith         15(20b 2X4)

9.1  Nabi to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
9.2  Nabi to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
9.3  Nabi to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Nabi to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.5  Nabi to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Smith
9.6  Nabi to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI              44/2
         (R/R:  4.40   R/R Req:  5.60)
         Mohammad Nabi        1.0-0-5-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim      18(25b 3X4)
         Steven Smith         20(26b 3X4)

10.1  Hooda to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
10.2  Hooda to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
10.3  Hooda to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Hooda, deserving this punishment
10.4  Hooda to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.5  Hooda to Smith, no run, Deepak Hooda is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.6  Hooda to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI              48/2
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  5.64)
         Deepak Hooda         1.0-0-4-0
         Steven Smith         24(32b 4X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      18(25b 3X4)

11.1  Shami to Rahim, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.2  Shami to Rahim, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
11.3  Shami to Rahim, one run, Dropped! Shami made a big mess of that simple chance
11.4  Shami to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
11.5  Shami to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Mushfiqur Rahim
11.6  Shami to Rahim, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         CHENNAI              55/2
         (R/R:  4.58   R/R Req:  5.61)
         Mohammad Shami       5.0-0-23-0
         Steven Smith         25(34b 4X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      24(29b 4X4)
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Fifty's up for Chennai. Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith have carried Chennai very well after that catastrophic start to their run-chase in this semi-final.

Code:
12.1  Nabi to Rahim, two runs,
12.2  Nabi to Rahim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
12.3  Nabi to Smith, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.4  Nabi to Smith, no run, Mohammad Nabi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.5  Nabi to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
12.6  Nabi to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI              58/2
         (R/R:  4.46   R/R Req:  5.68)
         Mohammad Nabi        2.0-0-8-0
         Steven Smith         25(38b 4X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      27(31b 4X4)

13.1  Hooda to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived
13.2  Hooda to Rahim, no run, Defensively played by Mushfiqur Rahim
13.3  Hooda to Rahim, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Hooda to Rahim, one run, Great cooperation between Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith
13.5  Hooda to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.6  Hooda to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 14  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI              59/2
         (R/R:  4.21   R/R Req:  5.81)
         Deepak Hooda         2.0-0-5-0
         Steven Smith         25(40b 4X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      28(35b 4X4)

14.1  Mishra to Rahim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
14.2  Mishra to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
14.3  Mishra to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
14.4  Mishra to Smith, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
14.5  Mishra to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Mishra to Smith, FOUR, Amit Mishra cant belive it

         End of over 15  (11 runs)
         CHENNAI              70/2
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  5.66)
         Amit Mishra          1.0-0-11-0
         Steven Smith         35(45b 6X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      29(36b 4X4)

15.1  Hooda to Rahim, three runs, Great work by Nabi saved a certain boundary
15.2  Hooda to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Mushfiqur Rahim
15.3  Hooda to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived
15.4  Hooda to Rahim, one run, Great cooperation between Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith
15.5  Hooda to Smith, two runs, Overthrow by Mishra instead of 1 they get 2
15.6  Hooda to Smith, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (8 runs)
         CHENNAI              78/2
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  5.59)
         Deepak Hooda         3.0-0-13-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim      33(39b 4X4)
         Steven Smith         39(48b 6X4)

16.1  Starc to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
16.2  Starc to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Starc to Smith, three runs, Great work by Mishra saved a certain boundary
16.4  Starc to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
16.5  Starc to Rahim, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Starc to Smith, legbye, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI              83/2
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  5.61)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-16-1
         Mushfiqur Rahim      34(41b 4X4)
         Steven Smith         42(52b 6X4)

17.1  Nabi to Smith, one run, One more to the total
17.2  Nabi to Rahim, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
17.3  Nabi to Smith, one run, One more to the total
17.4  Nabi to Rahim, one run, Great cooperation between Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith
17.5  Nabi to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
17.6  Nabi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI              87/2
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  5.66)
         Mohammad Nabi        3.0-0-12-0
         Steven Smith         44(56b 6X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      36(43b 4X4)

18.1  Starc to Rahim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
18.2  Starc to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
18.3  Starc to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
18.4  Starc to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
18.5  Starc to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Smith
      Fifty for Steven Smith
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Steven Smith moves to his fifty. And, what a fifty this has been. Under pressure, Steven Smith has delivered and possibly salvaged his team from a fiasco.

Code:
18.6  Starc to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Mushfiqur Rahim

         End of over 19  (10 runs)
         CHENNAI              97/2
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-26-1
         Mushfiqur Rahim      37(44b 4X4)
         Steven Smith         53(61b 8X4)

19.1  Hooda to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Hooda, deserving this punishment
19.2  Hooda to Smith, FOUR, Deepak Hooda cant belive it
19.3  Hooda to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Mushfiqur Rahim
19.4  Hooda to Rahim, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Hooda, deserving this punishment
19.5  Hooda to Rahim, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
19.6  Hooda to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (13 runs)
         CHENNAI             110/2
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  5.27)
         Deepak Hooda         4.0-0-26-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim      41(47b 5X4)
         Steven Smith         62(64b 10X4)

20.1  Starc to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
20.2  Starc to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
20.3  Starc to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
20.4  Starc to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
20.5  Starc to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
20.6  Starc to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             114/2
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  5.31)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-30-1
         Steven Smith         66(70b 11X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      41(47b 5X4)

21.1  Nabi to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
21.2  Nabi to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived
21.3  Nabi to Rahim, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
21.4  Nabi to Rahim, no run, Defensively played by Mushfiqur Rahim
21.5  Nabi to Rahim, one run, Dropped! Hooda made a big mess of that simple chance
21.6  Nabi to Smith, FOUR, Mohammad Nabi cant belive it

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI             119/2
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Mohammad Nabi        4.0-0-17-0
         Steven Smith         70(71b 12X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      42(52b 5X4)

22.1  Shami to Rahim, one run, Great cooperation between Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith
22.2  Shami to Smith, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
22.2  Shami to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
22.3  Shami to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
22.4  Shami to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.5  Shami to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Shami to Smith, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 23  (8 runs)
         CHENNAI             127/2
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  5.22)
         Mohammad Shami       6.0-0-31-0
         Steven Smith         76(76b 13X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      43(53b 5X4)

23.1  Nabi to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived
23.2  Nabi to Rahim, one run, Great cooperation between Mushfiqur Rahim and Steven Smith
23.3  Nabi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  Nabi to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
23.5  Nabi to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Mushfiqur Rahim
23.6  Nabi to Rahim, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      The crowd cheers for Mushfiqur Rahim's fifty

         End of over 24  (12 runs)
         CHENNAI             139/2
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  4.96)
         Mohammad Nabi        5.0-0-29-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim      50(56b 5X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith         81(79b 14X4)
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Fifty for Mushfiqur Rahim. He moves to a fifty as well. Him and Steven Smith have undone that fantastic start that Kolkata got off to with those double-strikes.
The inclusion of Mushfiqur Rahim in place of the suspended Shakib Al Hasan has worked well. He's absorbed pressure the same way Shakib Al Hasan would've.

Code:
24.1  Mishra to Smith, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.2  Mishra to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.3  Mishra to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Mishra to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
24.5  Mishra to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.6  Mishra to Smith, one run, The misfield by J Roy allows yet another run

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             140/2
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  5.12)
         Amit Mishra          2.0-0-12-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim      50(56b 5X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith         82(85b 14X4)

25.1  Kumar to Smith, legbye, Steven Smith was completely deceived
25.2  Kumar to Rahim, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
25.3  Kumar to Rahim, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.4  Kumar to Rahim, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
25.5  Kumar to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
25.6  Kumar to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             142/2
         (R/R:  5.46   R/R Req:  5.25)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    3.0-0-12-1
         Steven Smith         82(88b 14X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      51(59b 5X4 1X6)

26.1  Mishra to Rahim, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.2  Mishra to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
26.3  Mishra to Rahim, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Mushfiqur Rahim
26.4  Mishra to Rahim, one run, One more to the total
26.5  Mishra to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
26.6  Mishra to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI             147/2
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req:  5.26)
         Amit Mishra          3.0-0-17-0
         Steven Smith         82(90b 14X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim      56(63b 6X4 1X6)

27.1  Nabi to Rahim, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Nabi to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
27.3  Nabi to Smith, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
27.4  Nabi to Rahim, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Nabi. Rahim didnt have a clue

         Mushfiqur Rahim        57 (65b 6X4 1X6)
         b. Nabi
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Mohammad Nabi's found the breakthrough for Kolkata! A beautiful delivery from him has outdone Mushfiqur Rahim. Is this the first crack in Chennai's chase?
A brilliant 142-run partnership comes to an end. Kolkata now has the opening to shift the momentum if they capitalise on it properly. Bring on the heat!

Code:
27.5  Nabi to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
27.6  Nabi to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             150/3
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  5.36)
         Mohammad Nabi        6.0-0-32-1
         Steven Smith         83(92b 14X4)
         Shreyas Iyer          1(2b)

28.1  Kumar to Iyer, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Shreyas Iyer           1 (3b)
         lbw            b. Kumar
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Another one falls for Chennai! Kolkata seem to be regaining momentum. Shreyas Iyer is out as Bhuvneshwar Kumar claims his second wicket of the match, so far.
Steven Smith has stood his ground and played an incredible knock, but a lack of support from his partners has seen Chennai stumble and stagger in this chase.

Code:
28.2  Kumar to Wasim, no ball, legbye, Left alone by Imad Wasim
28.2  Kumar to Wasim, legbye, Left alone by Imad Wasim
28.3  Kumar to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
28.4  Kumar to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Kumar to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Kumar to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             152/4
         (R/R:  5.24   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    4.0-0-13-2
         Steven Smith         83(96b 14X4)
         Imad Wasim            0(1b)

29.1  Nabi to Wasim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
29.2  Nabi to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.3  Nabi to Wasim, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
29.4  Nabi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  Nabi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
29.6  Nabi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             155/4
         (R/R:  5.17   R/R Req:  5.65)
         Mohammad Nabi        7.0-0-35-1
         Steven Smith         84(100b 14X4)
         Imad Wasim            2(3b)

30.1  Starc to Wasim, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mitchell Starc, giving that a wide

Amit Mishra takes an easy catch to dismiss Imad Wasim

         Imad Wasim             2 (5b)
         c. Mishra      b. Starc
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Imad Wasim is out, courtesy of a brilliant catch from Amit Mishra. Chennai have lost three wickets in no time, and they've also lost all of their momentum.
Mitchell Starc strikes and gets his second wicket of the game. It has become a tough task for Chennai's lower-order, but thankfully, they've got Steven Smith.

Code:
30.2  Starc to A Roy, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.3  Starc to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.4  Starc to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
30.5  Starc to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Anukul Roy
30.6  Starc to A Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             158/5
         (R/R:  5.10   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-33-2
         Anukul Roy            1(2b)
         Steven Smith         85(103b 14X4)

31.1  Mishra to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
31.2  Mishra to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
31.3  Mishra to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
31.4  Mishra to Smith, FOUR, Amit Mishra cant belive it
31.5  Mishra to Smith, one run, The misfield by Pujara allows yet another run
31.6  Mishra to A Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI             163/5
         (R/R:  5.09   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Amit Mishra          4.0-0-22-0
         Anukul Roy            1(3b)
         Steven Smith         90(108b 15X4)

32.1  Hooda to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Anukul Roy
32.2  Hooda to A Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Anukul Roy and Steven Smith
32.3  Hooda to Smith, one run, The misfield by Nabi allows yet another run
32.4  Hooda to A Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Anukul Roy and Steven Smith
32.5  Hooda to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  Hooda to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             167/5
         (R/R:  5.06   R/R Req:  5.94)
         Deepak Hooda         5.0-0-30-0
         Steven Smith         92(112b 15X4)
         Anukul Roy            3(5b)

33.1  Shami to A Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.2  Shami to A Roy, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Shami to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.4  Shami to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammad Shami, deserving this punishment
33.5  Shami to Smith, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Smith cant belive it

         Steven Smith           96 (115b 16X4)
         b. Shami
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Game over! The game is potentially done and dusted with Steven Smith's dismissal. Chennai have collapsed terribly, and gone from being 149/2 to being 172/6.
Mohammad Shami has potentially given Kolkata the entire game, and subsequently, a spot in the final which they are likely to host at their own homeground.

Code:
33.6  Shami to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir was completely deceived

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI             172/6
         (R/R:  5.06   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Mohammad Shami       7.0-0-36-1
         Mohammad Amir         0(1b)
         Anukul Roy            4(7b)

34.1  Hooda to A Roy, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Hooda to A Roy, no run, Defensively played by Anukul Roy
34.3  Hooda to A Roy, one run, Dropped! Kumar made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Hooda to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Anukul Roy
34.5  Hooda to A Roy, no run, Left alone by Anukul Roy
34.6  Hooda to A Roy, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             174/6
         (R/R:  4.97   R/R Req:  6.27)
         Deepak Hooda         6.0-0-32-0
         Anukul Roy            5(12b)
         Mohammad Amir         1(2b)

35.1  Shami to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
35.2  Shami to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
35.3  Shami to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir was completely deceived
35.4  Shami to Amir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
35.5  Shami to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Anukul Roy
35.6  Shami to A Roy, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             176/6
         (R/R:  4.89   R/R Req:  6.57)
         Mohammad Shami       8.0-0-38-1
         Mohammad Amir         2(7b)
         Anukul Roy            6(13b)

36.1  Kumar to A Roy, no run, Defensively played by Anukul Roy
36.2  Kumar to A Roy, no run, Anukul Roy missed that one by a mile
36.3  Kumar to A Roy, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.4  Kumar to A Roy, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
36.5  Kumar to A Roy, no run, Left alone by Anukul Roy
36.6  Kumar to A Roy, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         CHENNAI             176/6
         (R/R:  4.76   R/R Req:  7.08)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    5.0-0-13-2
         Anukul Roy            6(19b)
         Mohammad Amir         2(7b)

37.1  Nabi to Amir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.2  Nabi to Amir, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Amir
37.3  Nabi to Amir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.4  Nabi to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
37.5  Nabi to Amir, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Amir and Anukul Roy
37.6  Nabi to A Roy, no run, Left alone by Anukul Roy

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             177/6
         (R/R:  4.66   R/R Req:  7.58)
         Mohammad Nabi        8.0-0-36-1
         Anukul Roy            6(20b)
         Mohammad Amir         3(12b)
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Mohammad Amir and Anukul Roy have showed great resistance to Kolkata's fierce bowling attack. But scoring 91 runs from 72 balls is going to be really hard.
Chennai has a long tail, and their lower-order firepower was sapped right when Glenn Maxwell decided to withdraw owing to his ongoing mental health issues.

Code:
38.1  Shami to Amir, one run, One more to the total
38.2  Shami to A Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami
38.3  Shami to A Roy, one run, Great cooperation between Anukul Roy and Mohammad Amir
38.4  Shami to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir missed that one by a mile
38.5  Shami to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
38.6  Shami to Amir, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Dinesh Karthik didnt have a chance

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             180/6
         (R/R:  4.62   R/R Req:  8.00)
         Mohammad Shami       9.0-0-40-1
         Anukul Roy            7(23b)
         Mohammad Amir         4(15b)

39.1  Starc to Amir, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.2  Starc to A Roy, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
39.2  Starc to A Roy, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
39.3  Starc to A Roy, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Virat Kohli made an excellent effort in the field

         Anukul Roy             7 (25b)
         run out (Kohli)
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...and that resistance comes to a screeching halt. Any chances or hopes that Chennai might've had with the partnership between these two have just vanished.
Virat Kohli's direct-hit caught Anukul Roy just a few inches short of the crease, running him out to end the partnership that would've been Chennai's last hope.

Code:
39.4  Starc to Chahar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
39.5  Starc to Chahar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
39.6  Starc to Chahar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             184/7
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  8.40)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-0-37-2
         Deepak Chahar         2(3b)
         Mohammad Amir         5(16b)

40.1  Kumar to Amir, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar
40.2  Kumar to Amir, one run, The misfield by Karthik allows yet another run
40.3  Kumar to Chahar, three runs, Great work by Pujara saved a certain boundary
40.4  Kumar to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Deepak Chahar
40.5  Kumar to Chahar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Kumar to Chahar, one run, Great cooperation between Deepak Chahar and Mohammad Amir

         End of over 41  (6 runs)
         CHENNAI             190/7
         (R/R:  4.63   R/R Req:  8.67)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    6.0-1-19-2
         Mohammad Amir         7(19b)
         Deepak Chahar         6(6b)

41.1  Hooda to Chahar, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Amir
41.2  Hooda to Amir, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Hooda to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar was completely deceived
41.4  Hooda to Chahar, no ball, no run, Deepak Chahar was completely deceived
41.4  Hooda to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar was completely deceived
41.5  Hooda to Chahar, no run, Left alone by Deepak Chahar
41.6  Hooda to Chahar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             194/7
         (R/R:  4.62   R/R Req:  9.25)
         Deepak Hooda         7.0-0-36-0
         Mohammad Amir         8(20b)
         Deepak Chahar         8(11b)

42.1  Shami to Chahar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Shami to Chahar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
42.3  Shami to Amir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
42.4  Shami to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
42.5  Shami to Amir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Shami to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir was completely deceived
 

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             195/7
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req: 10.43)
         Mohammad Shami       10.0-0-40-1
         Mohammad Amir         8(24b)
         Deepak Chahar         8(13b)

43.1  Mishra to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar missed that one by a mile
43.2  Mishra to Chahar, wide, Amit Mishra bowling a very wayward one
43.2  Mishra to Chahar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.3  Mishra to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar missed that one by a mile
43.4  Mishra to Chahar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Mishra to Chahar, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.6  Mishra to Chahar, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Amit Mishra

         Deepak Chahar          10 (20b)
         c & b. Mishra


         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             198/8
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req: 11.67)
         Amit Mishra          5.0-0-25-1
         Yuzvendra Chahal      0(0b)
         Mohammad Amir         8(24b)
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A brilliant caught-and-bowled from Amit Mishra dismisses Deepak Chahar. Chennai still needs 70 runs to win from 36 balls, and they have just 2 wickets left.

Code:
44.1  Nabi to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Yuzvendra Chahal
44.2  Nabi to Chahal, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
44.3  Nabi to Chahal, FOUR, Mohammad Nabi cant belive it
44.4  Nabi to Chahal, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.5  Nabi to Chahal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.6  Nabi to Chahal, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

         End of over 45  (13 runs)
         CHENNAI             211/8
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req: 11.40)
         Mohammad Nabi        9.0-0-49-1
         Yuzvendra Chahal     12(5b 1X4 1X6)
         Mohammad Amir         9(25b)
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13 runs off that over from Mohammad Nabi. Yuzvendra Chahal is showing some fight! He's hit an impressive four and a six! Is there a miracle in store for us?

Code:
45.1  Mishra to Amir, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.2  Mishra to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
45.3  Mishra to Amir, one run, That is very well run by Yuzvendra Chahal
45.4  Mishra to Chahal, no run, Amit Mishra is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.5  Mishra to Chahal, one run, One more to the total
45.6  Mishra to Amir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             213/8
         (R/R:  4.63   R/R Req: 13.75)
         Amit Mishra          6.0-0-27-1
         Mohammad Amir        10(29b)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     13(7b 1X4 1X6)

46.1  Kumar to Chahal, no run, Left alone by Yuzvendra Chahal
46.2  Kumar to Chahal, OUT, Mohammad Shami takes an easy catch to dismiss Yuzvendra Chahal

         Yuzvendra Chahal       13 (9b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Shami       b. Kumar
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Nope. There is no miracle that can save Chennai from this woeful outing they've had in a semi-final contest. It seems completely done and dusted for them.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets the hostile Yuzvendra Chahal as his third victim in this game. He's had a wonderful outing, probably the best in the entire season.

Code:
46.3  Kumar to Siraj, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.4  Kumar to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
46.5  Kumar to Amir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Karthik
46.6  Kumar to Amir, no run, Mohammad Amir missed that one by a mile

         End of over 47  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             214/9
         (R/R:  4.55   R/R Req: 18.00)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    7.0-1-19-3
         Mohammad Amir        10(32b)
         Mohammad Siraj        0(1b)

47.1  Mishra to Siraj, no run, Mohammad Siraj was completely deceived
47.2  Mishra to Siraj, no run, Mohammad Siraj missed that one by a mile
47.3  Mishra to Siraj, one run, One more to the total
47.4  Mishra to Amir, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Amir
47.5  Mishra to Amir, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Jason Roy

         Mohammad Amir          10 (34b)
         c. J Roy       b. Mishra
Code:
         End of innings (47.5 overs)
         CHENNAI             215/10 (RR:  4.49)
         Amit Mishra           6.5-0-28-2
         Mohammad Siraj        1(4b)
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Jason Roy takes an incredible catch to wrap-up Chennai's innings and Kolkata wins! They defended a modest total to win with ease against a formidable team.
Kolkata's bowling attack was phenomenal throughout the entire innings. Apart from the superhuman efforts of Steven Smith, no one really stood up against them.

Code:
CHENNAI innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sanju Samson        c. Karthik     b. Starc         1     3    0    0   33.3%
Shubman Gill                       b. Kumar         3     7    0    0   42.9%
Steven Smith                       b. Shami        96   115   16    0   83.5%
Mushfiqur Rahim                    b. Nabi         57    65    6    1   87.7%
Shreyas Iyer        lbw            b. Kumar         1     3    0    0   33.3%
Imad Wasim          c. Mishra      b. Starc         2     5    0    0   40.0%
Anukul Roy          run out (Kohli)                 7    25    0    0   28.0%
Mohammad Amir       c. J Roy       b. Mishra       10    34    0    0   29.4%
Deepak Chahar                  c & b. Mishra       10    20    0    0   50.0%
Yuzvendra Chahal    c. Shami       b. Kumar        13     9    1    1  144.4%
Mohammad Siraj      not out                         1     4    0    0   25.0%
 
 Total:  215/10      Overs:  47.5          Run Rate:  4.30      Extras:  14
 
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KOLKATA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc        8.0      0      37      2      4.63     2      1
Mohammad Shami       10.0      0      40      1      4.00     0      2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar     7.0      1      19      3      2.71     0      1
Mohammad Nabi         9.0      0      49      1      5.44     0      0
Deepak Hooda          7.0      0      36      0      5.14     0      1
Amit Mishra           6.5      0      28      2      4.10     1      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1

Total: 215/10         Overs: 47.5         Run Rate: 4.30      Extras: 14
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CHENNAI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Samson      S Gill       ˛                                          2 (4)
S Smith       S Gill       ˛                                          5 (11)
S Smith       M Rahim      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      142 (151)
S Smith       S Iyer       ˛                                          1 (3)
S Smith       I Wasim      ˛                                          6 (12)
S Smith       A Roy        ˛˛˛                                       16 (22)
M Amir        A Roy        ˛˛                                        10 (34)
M Amir        D Chahar     ˛˛˛                                       16 (27)
M Amir        Y Chahal     ˛˛˛                                       15 (14)
M Amir        M Siraj      ˛                                          2 (9)


     Fall of Wickets    2/1       7/2       149/3     150/4     156/5
                        172/6     182/7     198/8     213/9     215/10

 Total:  215/10      Overs:  47.5         Run Rate:  4.30     Extras:  14

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the star for Kolkata with the ball. He struck thrice, delivering crucial blows to the opposition all three times. He finished with 3/19.
His 3/19 in 7.0 overs are his best figures in the entire season. They couldn't have come at a better time, just when his team was in need of such an effort.

Virat Kohli will be really elated with the way his team played in the semi-final. They defended a below-par total because of their lethal bowling combinations.
Chennai on the other hand, will be really disappointed with the outing they had in this game. This target was an achievable goal, and they flubbed it greatly.

Steven Smith played an incredible knock, rebuilding his team entirely after a poor start from the openers. His dismissal was the turning point of this game.
Him and Mushfiqur Rahim added a brilliant 142-run stand, but after it's end, Chennai crumbled under the pressure and collapsed from 149/3 to 215/10

Code:
KOLKATA   267/5     50.0 overs
CHENNAI   215       47.5 overs

Kolkata won by 52 runs

Man of the match: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Kolkata)
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Virat Kohli's team has been the best-performing team throughout the league, and they showed that once again by beating Chennai in comprehensive manner.
Not only do they book a spot in the final, they also assure the hosting rights of the final at their beloved and iconic homeground of Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

 

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INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP

2nd SEMI-FINAL

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RAJASTHAN vs
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CHENNAI at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
- Hard track with an outfield that gradually deteriorates.
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:saf: :bwl: Kagiso Rabada (Degree 1)

1st SEMI-FINAL
KOLKATA vs CHENNAI - Kolkata won by 52 runs
Eden Gardens


- KOLKATA 267/5 (50.0)
Virat Kohli 68 (78), Jason Roy 43 (53); Deepak Chahar 2/43 (8.0), Mohammad Siraj 1/30 (10.0)

- CHENNAI 215/10 (47.5)
Steven Smith 96 (115), Mushfiqur Rahim 57 (65); Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/19 (7.0), Amit Mishra 2/28 (6.5)
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ELIMINATOR
RAJASTHAN vs MUMBAI - Rajasthan won by 79 runs
Sawai Mansingh Stadium


- RAJASTHAN 328/4 (50.0)
David Warner 121 (111), Ankit Bawne 85 (95); Khaleel Ahmed 2/59 (10.0), Mayank Markande 2/74 (10.0)

- MUMBAI 249/9 (50.0)
Prithvi Shaw 99 (115), Baba Indrajith 39 (43); Navdeep Saini 3/42 (10.0), Kagiso Rabada 3/42 (10.0)
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STATISTICS

Statistics are available on post#5.

LINEUP RULES

- You can not drop your captain (:c:) unless he is injured
- You must have at least six capable bowling (:ar:/:bwl:) options in your playing xi
- You must have at least one genuine wicket keeping (:wk:/:wkb:) option in your playing xi
- You can have a maximum of four overseas (:os:) players in your playing xi

@Life Warrior/@User2010 @Naman Thakur

Thank you for your participation in the league, but sadly your team has been eliminated: @NilayShah60/@Sinister One
 

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@User2010
I think Rabada should be given rest for a match to heal his injury.
Tahir can replace him or any other pacer?
 

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Arrgghhhh!!!! The most important match so far for us and we lose our strike bowler here. I am not risking him as we need him fully fit for the finale and hopefully we will be playing against Kolkata there. We have done a lot of hard work to get here and we have to win 2 more games to lift that trophy. We are not going to give it away so easily. Yes we are going to be without Rabada but the boys will be even more pumped to win it for him so that we get into the final!

Martin Guptill :os:
David Warner :os:
Nitish Rana ^
Ankit Bawne
MS Dhoni :c: :wk:
Dhruv Shorey
Ravindra Jadeja ^
Navdeep Saini ^
Shaheen Afridi :os: ^
Ankit Rajpoot ^
Imran Tahir :os: ^

Time for Ankit Rajpoot to carry on his outstanding real life form into this league and show the world why he was picked as a replacement for Irfan Pathan. Washington Sundar misses out due to team balance and in comes Tahir who is an experienced campaigner and should be able to handle the pressure of a semi final easily.

Let's give it our best and hopefully we get into the final.
 

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The absence of batters down the order cost us the game but when your senior batsmen aren't .............

Just one change in the XI . This has to be final nail now ...... :spy:spy:spy

:ind: :local: :wkb: Sanju Samson
:ind: :local: :bat: Shubman Gill
:aus: :os: :bat: Steve Smith
:ban: :os: :wkb: Mushfiqur Rahim
:ind: :local: :bat: Shreyas Iyer :c:
:ind: :local: :bat: Karun Nair
:pak: :os: :ar: Imad Wasim
:pak: :os: :ar: Mohammad Amir
:ind: :local: :bwl: Deepak Chahar
:ind: :local: :bwl: Yuzvendra Chahal
:ind: :local: :bwl: Mohammad Siraj[DOUBLEPOST=1574191437][/DOUBLEPOST]BTW that miniature size commentary at every crunch moment was excellent @Na Maloom Afraad .
 

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2nd Semi-Final


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RAJASTHAN vs CHENNAI
Sawai Mansingh Stadium

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TOSS: CHENNAI WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Afridi to Samson, no run, Defensively played by Sanju Samson
0.2  Afridi to Samson, no run, Defensively played by Sanju Samson
0.3  Afridi to Samson, one run, That is very well run by Shubman Gill
0.4  Afridi to Gill, one run, Great cooperation between Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson
0.5  Afridi to Samson, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Afridi to Gill, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Shubman Gill           1 (2b)
         lbw            b. Afridi


         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI               3/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-3-1
         Steven Smith          0(0b)
         Sanju Samson          2(4b)
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What a start for Rajasthan! Shubman Gill goes on the last delivery of the first over. Out lbw off Shaheen Afridi, although the appeal seemed a little unconvincing.

Code:
1.1  Saini to Samson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sanju Samson
1.2  Saini to Samson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3  Saini to Samson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Saini to Samson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
1.5  Saini to Samson, no run, Sanju Samson was completely deceived
1.6  Saini to Samson, no run, Left alone by Sanju Samson

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI               7/1
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Navdeep Saini        1.0-0-4-0
         Sanju Samson          6(10b 1X4)
         Steven Smith          0(0b)

2.1  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, One more to the total
2.2  Rajpoot to Samson, no run, Defensively played by Sanju Samson
2.3  Rajpoot to Samson, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Rajpoot to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
2.5  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Sanju Samson
2.6  Rajpoot to Samson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI              11/1
         (R/R:  3.67)
         Ankit Rajpoot        1.0-0-4-0
         Steven Smith          2(3b)
         Sanju Samson          8(13b 1X4)

3.1  Saini to Samson, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
3.2  Saini to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.3  Saini to Samson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Saini to Samson, no run, Sanju Samson missed that one by a mile
3.5  Saini to Samson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Saini to Samson, no ball, legbye, Sanju Samson was completely deceived
3.6  Saini to Samson, legbye, Sanju Samson was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI              15/1
         (R/R:  3.75)
         Navdeep Saini        2.0-0-7-0
         Steven Smith          3(4b)
         Sanju Samson          9(18b 1X4)

4.1  Afridi to Samson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.2  Afridi to Samson, one run, Great cooperation between Sanju Samson and Steven Smith
4.3  Afridi to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
4.4  Afridi to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
4.5  Afridi to Smith, one run, The misfield by Rajpoot allows yet another run
4.6  Afridi to Samson, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 5  (11 runs)
         CHENNAI              26/1
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-14-1
         Steven Smith         12(7b 2X4)
         Sanju Samson         11(21b 1X4)

5.1  Rajpoot to Samson, three runs, Great work by Rajpoot saved a certain boundary
5.2  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Rajpoot to Samson, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
5.4  Rajpoot to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.5  Rajpoot to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
5.6  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 6  (10 runs)
         CHENNAI              36/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Ankit Rajpoot        2.0-0-14-0
         Sanju Samson         15(23b 1X4)
         Steven Smith         18(11b 3X4)

6.1  Saini to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.2  Saini to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Sanju Samson
6.3  Saini to Samson, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6.4  Saini to Samson, no run, Left alone by Sanju Samson
6.5  Saini to Samson, FOUR, Navdeep Saini cant belive it
6.6  Saini to Samson, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 7  (21 runs)
         CHENNAI              57/1
         (R/R:  8.14)
         Navdeep Saini        3.0-0-28-0
         Sanju Samson         31(27b 2X4 2X6)
         Steven Smith         23(13b 4X4)
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Chennai squeezes twenty-one runs out of Navdeep Saini's third over, going past the 50-run mark in the process. Sanju Samson led with two sixes and a four.
Whereas Steven Smith chipped in with a boundary as well. Chennai has done well to rebound after the dismissal of Shubman Gill in the first over of the game.

Code:
7.1  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Sanju Samson
7.2  Rajpoot to Samson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Rajpoot to Samson, no run, Sanju Samson was completely deceived
7.4  Rajpoot to Samson, no run, Defensively played by Sanju Samson
7.5  Rajpoot to Samson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Imran Tahir

         Sanju Samson           31 (31b 2X4 2X6)
         c. Tahir       b. Rajpoot
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Commentator's curse? Not even an over after receiving praise for his approach, Sanju Samson has lost his wicket, courtesy of a brilliant catch from Imran Tahir.

Code:
7.6  Rajpoot to Rahim, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI              59/2
         (R/R:  7.38)
         Ankit Rajpoot        3.0-0-16-1
         Steven Smith         24(14b 4X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim       1(1b)

8.1  Saini to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
8.2  Saini to Rahim, no ball, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
8.2  Saini to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
8.3  Saini to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
8.4  Saini to Rahim, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.5  Saini to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
8.6  Saini to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI              61/2
         (R/R:  6.78)
         Navdeep Saini        4.0-0-30-0
         Steven Smith         24(16b 4X4)
         Mushfiqur Rahim       2(5b)

9.1  Tahir to Rahim, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Tahir to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim missed that one by a mile
9.3  Tahir to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
9.4  Tahir to Rahim, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.5  Tahir to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim was completely deceived
9.6  Tahir to Rahim, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (0 runs)
         CHENNAI              61/2
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Imran Tahir          1.0-0-0-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim       2(11b)
         Steven Smith         24(16b 4X4)

10.1  Jadeja to Smith, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
10.2  Jadeja to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Mushfiqur Rahim
10.3  Jadeja to Rahim, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Jadeja to Rahim, no run, Left alone by Mushfiqur Rahim
10.5  Jadeja to Rahim, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
10.6  Jadeja to Rahim, no run, Mushfiqur Rahim missed that one by a mile

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI              64/2
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Ravindra Jadeja      1.0-0-3-0
         Mushfiqur Rahim       2(15b)
         Steven Smith         27(18b 4X4)

11.1  Afridi to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Mushfiqur Rahim
11.2  Afridi to Rahim, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
11.3  Afridi to Rahim, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shaheen Afridi, giving that a wide
11.3  Afridi to Rahim, OUT, MS Dhoni takes an easy catch to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim

         Mushfiqur Rahim        6 (18b 1X4)
         c. Dhoni       b. Afridi
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OUT! Mushfiqur Rahim loses the battle to Shaheen Afridi as Chennai slump down further. Chennai will be counting on Steven Smith to pull 'em out of this state.

Code:
11.4  Afridi to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
11.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.6  Afridi to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 12  (11 runs)
         CHENNAI              75/3
         (R/R:  6.25)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-25-2
         Steven Smith         32(21b 5X4)
         Shreyas Iyer          1(1b)

12.1  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
12.2  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.3  Rajpoot to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Shorey allows yet another run
12.4  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steven Smith and Shreyas Iyer
12.5  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI              77/3
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Ankit Rajpoot        4.0-0-18-1
         Shreyas Iyer          2(6b)
         Steven Smith         33(22b 5X4)

13.1  Tahir to Smith, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer missed that one by a mile
13.3  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
13.4  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
13.5  Tahir to Iyer, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Imran Tahir, deserving this punishment
13.6  Tahir to Iyer, one run, Great cooperation between Shreyas Iyer and Steven Smith

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         CHENNAI              83/3
         (R/R:  5.93)
         Imran Tahir          2.0-1-6-0
         Steven Smith         34(23b 5X4)
         Shreyas Iyer          7(11b 1X4)

14.1  Jadeja to Iyer, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shreyas Iyer
14.2  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
14.3  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.4  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
14.5  Jadeja to Iyer, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shreyas Iyer
14.6  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         CHENNAI              93/3
         (R/R:  6.20)
         Ravindra Jadeja      2.0-0-13-0
         Shreyas Iyer         17(17b 2X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith         34(23b 5X4)

15.1  Rajpoot to Smith, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Smith
15.2  Rajpoot to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
15.3  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, Dropped! Jadeja made a big mess of that simple chance
15.4  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
15.5  Rajpoot to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
15.6  Rajpoot to Smith, SIX, What a wonderful player Steven Smith is

         End of over 16  (12 runs)
         CHENNAI             105/3
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Ankit Rajpoot        5.0-0-30-1
         Steven Smith         45(27b 6X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         18(19b 2X4 1X6)
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Chennai pass the 100-run mark with a healthy run rate as Steven Smith nears his fifty. The regular fall of wickets hasn't hindered Chennai scoring-rate at all.

Code:
16.1  Afridi to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Afridi to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.3  Afridi to Iyer, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
16.4  Afridi to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
16.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  Afridi to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         CHENNAI             113/3
         (R/R:  6.65)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-33-2
         Shreyas Iyer         24(22b 3X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith         47(30b 6X4 1X6)

17.1  Tahir to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.2  Tahir to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Tahir to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Tahir to Smith, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.5  Tahir to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
17.6  Tahir to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             114/3
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Imran Tahir          3.0-1-7-0
         Shreyas Iyer         24(22b 3X4 1X6)
         Steven Smith         48(36b 6X4 1X6)

18.1  Afridi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith missed that one by a mile
18.2  Afridi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
18.3  Afridi to Smith, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
18.4  Afridi to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
18.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
18.6  Afridi to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             116/3
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-35-2
         Steven Smith         49(41b 6X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         25(23b 3X4 1X6)

19.1  Tahir to Iyer, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Imran Tahir, deserving this punishment
19.2  Tahir to Iyer, FOUR, Shreyas Iyer is one of the best batsmen in the world
19.3  Tahir to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
19.4  Tahir to Smith, one run, One more to the total
      The crowd cheers for Steven Smith's fifty
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Fifty for Steven Smith, and what a fifty this is. He seems on track of scoring something big and incredible. He has pulled his team out of a tough situation.
For Rajasthan, getting the wicket of Steven Smith before he scores big will be the goal. Especially if the pitch keeps behaving the same way in their innings.

Code:
19.5  Tahir to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
19.6  Tahir to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni

         End of over 20  (11 runs)
         CHENNAI             127/3
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Imran Tahir          4.0-1-18-0
         Steven Smith         50(43b 6X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         35(27b 5X4 1X6)

20.1  Jadeja to Iyer, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
20.2  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
20.3  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
20.4  Jadeja to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer missed that one by a mile
20.5  Jadeja to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
20.6  Jadeja to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         CHENNAI             134/3
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Ravindra Jadeja      3.0-0-20-0
         Steven Smith         50(44b 6X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         42(32b 5X4 2X6)

21.1  Rajpoot to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Shorey allows yet another run
21.2  Rajpoot to Smith, two runs, Overthrow by Saini instead of 1 they get 2
21.3  Rajpoot to Smith, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Rajpoot to Iyer, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
21.4  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
21.5  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rajpoot

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         CHENNAI             139/3
         (R/R:  6.32)
         Ankit Rajpoot        6.0-0-35-1
         Shreyas Iyer         43(36b 5X4 2X6)
         Steven Smith         53(46b 6X4 1X6)

22.1  Tahir to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.2  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer missed that one by a mile
22.3  Tahir to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Rana allows yet another run
22.4  Tahir to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
22.5  Tahir to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
22.6  Tahir to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         CHENNAI             141/3
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Imran Tahir          5.0-1-20-0
         Steven Smith         54(50b 6X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         44(38b 5X4 2X6)

23.1  Afridi to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
23.2  Afridi to Iyer, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.3  Afridi to Smith, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
23.4  Afridi to Smith, FOUR, Shaheen Afridi cant belive it
23.5  Afridi to Smith, wide, Shaheen Afridi bowling a very wayward one
23.5  Afridi to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
23.6  Afridi to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni

         End of over 24  (12 runs)
         CHENNAI             153/3
         (R/R:  6.38)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-47-2
         Steven Smith         62(55b 8X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         47(40b 5X4 2X6)

24.1  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
24.2  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
24.3  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
24.4  Rajpoot to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
24.5  Rajpoot to Iyer, FOUR, Ankit Rajpoot cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for Shreyas Iyer's fifty
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Shreyas Iyer reaches his fifty as well. This has been quite the partnership between him and Steven Smith. The two of them have put their team on the right track.

Code:
24.6  Rajpoot to Iyer, FOUR, Ankit Rajpoot cant belive it

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         CHENNAI             161/3
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Ankit Rajpoot        7.0-0-43-1
         Shreyas Iyer         55(46b 7X4 2X6)
         Steven Smith         62(55b 8X4 1X6)

25.1  Tahir to Smith, one run, One more to the total
25.2  Tahir to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Tahir to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.4  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
25.5  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.6  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 26  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             164/3
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Imran Tahir          6.0-1-23-0
         Shreyas Iyer         56(50b 7X4 2X6)
         Steven Smith         64(57b 8X4 1X6)

26.1  Afridi to Smith, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. MS Dhoni didnt have a chance
26.2  Afridi to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Afridi to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.4  Afridi to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
26.5  Afridi to Smith, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.6  Afridi to Iyer, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 27  (8 runs)
         CHENNAI             172/3
         (R/R:  6.37)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-51-2
         Steven Smith         67(62b 8X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         57(51b 7X4 2X6)

27.1  Tahir to Iyer, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shreyas Iyer
27.2  Tahir to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
27.3  Tahir to Iyer, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Iyer cant belive it

         Shreyas Iyer           61 (54b 8X4 2X6)
         b. Tahir
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There's the breakthrough! Imran Tahir has Shreyas Iyer's wicket and he's off and running! He gets Shreyas Iyer's wicket at such a crucial moment in the game.

Code:
27.4  Tahir to Nair, no run, Defensively played by Karun Nair
27.5  Tahir to Nair, no run, Left alone by Karun Nair
27.6  Tahir to Nair, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             176/4
         (R/R:  6.29)
         Imran Tahir          7.0-1-27-1
         Karun Nair            0(3b)
         Steven Smith         67(62b 8X4 1X6)

28.1  Jadeja to Smith, OUT, Shaheen Afridi takes an easy catch to dismiss Steven Smith

         Steven Smith           67 (63b 8X4 1X6)
         c. Afridi      b. Jadeja
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Ravindra Jadeja gets the big wicket of Steven Smith! That's a big blow dealt to Chennai at the worst time. Chennai seem like they are on the verge of a collapse.
Steven Smith was sailing smoothly up until MS Dhoni played a masterstroke and got him to go after Ravindra Jadeja, who ended up taking his precious wicket.

Code:
28.2  Jadeja to Wasim, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.3  Jadeja to Wasim, no run, Imad Wasim missed that one by a mile
28.4  Jadeja to Wasim, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Jadeja to Wasim, one run, Great cooperation between Imad Wasim and Karun Nair
28.6  Jadeja to Nair, no run, Karun Nair missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             177/5
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Ravindra Jadeja      4.0-0-21-1
         Karun Nair            0(4b)
         Imad Wasim            1(4b)

29.1  Tahir to Wasim, no ball, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.1  Tahir to Wasim, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Tahir to Wasim, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.3  Tahir to Nair, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Tahir. Nair didnt have a clue, out for a duck

         Karun Nair             0 (5b)
         b. Tahir
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Karun Nair is dismissed for a duck. Karun Nair was brought into Chennai's playing xi for this game, and he has underdelivered massively. Tahir has his second.
Imran Tahir claims his second wicket of the game with a beautiful delivery. Chennai now, essentially, has its long tail exposed with the fall of this wicket.

Code:
29.4  Tahir to Amir, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
29.5  Tahir to Amir, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.6  Tahir to Wasim, one run, That is very well run by Mohammad Amir

         End of over 30  (6 runs)
         CHENNAI             183/6
         (R/R:  6.10)
         Imran Tahir          8.0-1-33-2
         Mohammad Amir         3(2b)
         Imad Wasim            3(7b)

30.1  Jadeja to Wasim, one run, One more to the total
30.2  Jadeja to Amir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  Jadeja to Amir, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Jadeja to Wasim, no run, Imad Wasim missed that one by a mile
30.5  Jadeja to Wasim, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Jadeja to Amir, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             187/6
         (R/R:  6.03)
         Ravindra Jadeja      5.0-0-25-1
         Imad Wasim            5(10b)
         Mohammad Amir         5(5b)

31.1  Afridi to Amir, OUT, What a brilliant catch by David Warner

         Mohammad Amir          5 (6b)
         c. Warner      b. Afridi
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Mohammad Amir loses the battle to Shaheen Afridi as Imad Wasim watches from the other end. The phrase 'Humain to apnon ne loota' is quite befitting here.
Chennai, regardless of having lost wickets, can still pull off a commendable total if their tailenders manage to play-out the remaining overs in this innings.

Code:
31.2  Afridi to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar missed that one by a mile
31.3  Afridi to Chahar, one run, Great cooperation between Deepak Chahar and Imad Wasim
31.4  Afridi to Wasim, one run, One more to the total
31.5  Afridi to Chahar, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.6  Afridi to Wasim, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             190/7
         (R/R:  5.94)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-54-3
         Imad Wasim            6(12b)
         Deepak Chahar         2(3b)

32.1  Tahir to Chahar, no ball, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.1  Tahir to Chahar, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.2  Tahir to Chahar, no run, Left alone by Deepak Chahar
32.3  Tahir to Chahar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Tahir to Chahar, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Chahar
32.4  Tahir to Chahar, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Chahar
32.5  Tahir to Chahar, one run, That is very well run by Imad Wasim
32.6  Tahir to Wasim, no run, Defensively played by Imad Wasim

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         CHENNAI             193/7
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Imran Tahir          9.0-1-36-2
         Imad Wasim            6(13b)
         Deepak Chahar         3(8b)

33.1  Jadeja to Chahar, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Chahar
33.2  Jadeja to Chahar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.3  Jadeja to Chahar, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.4  Jadeja to Wasim, one run, Great cooperation between Imad Wasim and Deepak Chahar
33.5  Jadeja to Chahar, no ball, no run, Deepak Chahar was completely deceived
33.5  Jadeja to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar was completely deceived
33.6  Jadeja to Chahar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 34  (6 runs)
         CHENNAI             199/7
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Ravindra Jadeja      6.0-0-31-1
         Imad Wasim            7(14b)
         Deepak Chahar         7(13b)

34.1  Rajpoot to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar missed that one by a mile
34.2  Rajpoot to Chahar, no run, Defensively played by Deepak Chahar
34.3  Rajpoot to Chahar, one run, Great cooperation between Deepak Chahar and Imad Wasim
34.4  Rajpoot to Wasim, one run, That is very well run by Deepak Chahar
34.5  Rajpoot to Chahar, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
34.6  Rajpoot to Wasim, no ball, no run, Imad Wasim was completely deceived
34.6  Rajpoot to Wasim, no run, Imad Wasim was completely deceived

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             203/7
         (R/R:  5.80)
         Ankit Rajpoot        8.0-0-47-1
         Imad Wasim            8(16b)
         Deepak Chahar         9(17b)
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Chennai brings up the 200, but not under the circumstances they would've preferred it to. They are 203 for 7 wickets, even though they have 15.0 overs left.
Can either Imad Wasim or Deepak Chahar play a magnificently miraculous innings to take their team to somewhat of a competitive score? They are capable of it.

Code:
35.1  Afridi to Chahar, no run, Deepak Chahar was completely deceived
35.2  Afridi to Chahar, no run, Left alone by Deepak Chahar
35.3  Afridi to Chahar, one run, The misfield by Tahir allows yet another run
35.4  Afridi to Wasim, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Dhoni

         Imad Wasim             8 (17b)
         c. Dhoni       b. Afridi
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And... we have the answer to that question! Shaheen Afridi picks up the wicket of his other countryman to claim his 4th-wicket of the game. Can he make it 5?

Code:
35.5  Afridi to Chahal, no run, Defensively played by Yuzvendra Chahal
35.6  Afridi to Chahal, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         CHENNAI             204/8
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shaheen Afridi       9.0-0-55-4
         Yuzvendra Chahal      0(2b)
         Deepak Chahar        10(20b)

36.1  Tahir to Chahar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni
36.2  Tahir to Chahal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Tahir to Chahal, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.4  Tahir to Chahal, one run, That is very well run by Deepak Chahar
36.5  Tahir to Chahar, one run, One more to the total
36.6  Tahir to Chahal, one run, One more to the total
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Imran Tahir

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             208/8
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Imran Tahir          10.0-1-39-2
         Deepak Chahar        11(22b)
         Yuzvendra Chahal      2(6b)

37.1  Jadeja to Chahal, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.2  Jadeja to Chahar, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.3  Jadeja to Chahal, no run, Defensively played by Yuzvendra Chahal
37.4  Jadeja to Chahal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.5  Jadeja to Chahal, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
37.6  Jadeja to Chahal, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.6  Jadeja to Chahal, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             212/8
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Ravindra Jadeja      7.0-0-35-1
         Deepak Chahar        12(23b)
         Yuzvendra Chahal      4(11b)

38.1  Afridi to Chahal, one run, Great cooperation between Yuzvendra Chahal and Deepak Chahar
38.2  Afridi to Chahar, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.3  Afridi to Chahal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Afridi to Chahal, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal missed that one by a mile
38.5  Afridi to Chahal, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Afridi, deserving this punishment
38.6  Afridi to Chahal, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      Shaheen Afridi finishes off an extremely expensive spell
. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 39  (9 runs)
         CHENNAI             221/8
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shaheen Afridi       10.0-0-64-4
         Deepak Chahar        13(24b)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     12(16b 1X4)

39.1  Saini to Chahal, two runs,
39.2  Saini to Chahal, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal was completely deceived
39.3  Saini to Chahal, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.4  Saini to Chahar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Saini
39.5  Saini to Chahar, one run, That is very well run by Yuzvendra Chahal
39.6  Saini to Chahal, no run, Defensively played by Yuzvendra Chahal

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             225/8
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Navdeep Saini        5.0-0-33-0
         Yuzvendra Chahal     14(20b 1X4)
         Deepak Chahar        14(26b)

40.1  Rajpoot to Chahar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Rajpoot to Chahar, OUT, MS Dhoni takes an easy catch to dismiss Deepak Chahar

         Deepak Chahar          14 (28b)
         c. Dhoni       b. Rajpoot
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Fortunately for Chennai, Shaheen Afridi couldn't get his fifth wicket and finished off expensively. Unfortunately, they still lost a wicket after his finished his spell.
Ankit Rajpoot dismissed Deepak Chahar to bring Chennai's to 225/9. Impressively, Chennai still has almost ten overs left in the bank. But only one wicket.

Code:
40.3  Rajpoot to Siraj, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rajpoot
40.4  Rajpoot to Chahal, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Siraj
40.4  Rajpoot to Chahal, one run, Great cooperation between Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Siraj
40.5  Rajpoot to Siraj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Rajpoot to Siraj, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         CHENNAI             229/9
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Ankit Rajpoot        9.0-0-50-2
         Yuzvendra Chahal     15(21b 1X4)
         Mohammad Siraj        1(3b)

41.1  Jadeja to Siraj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.2  Jadeja to Siraj, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal
41.2  Jadeja to Siraj, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal
41.3  Jadeja to Chahal, one run, One more to the total
41.4  Jadeja to Siraj, legbye, Defensively played by Mohammad Siraj
41.5  Jadeja to Chahal, two runs, Overthrow by Jadeja instead of 1 they get 2
41.6  Jadeja to Chahal, no run, Left alone by Yuzvendra Chahal

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         CHENNAI             235/9
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Ravindra Jadeja      8.0-0-40-1
         Yuzvendra Chahal     18(24b 1X4)
         Mohammad Siraj        2(6b)

42.1  Saini to Siraj, OUT, Ravindra Jadeja takes an easy catch to dismiss Mohammad Siraj

         Mohammad Siraj         2 (7b)
         c. Jadeja      b. Saini
Code:
         End of innings (42.1 overs)
         CHENNAI             235/10 (RR:  5.57)
         Navdeep Saini         5.1-0-33-1
         Yuzvendra Chahal     18(24b 1X4)
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That's a wrap! Chennai have underwhelmed greatly as they are bowled out for 235. They had almost eight overs left, but didn't have the wickets to utilise them.
Navdeep Saini picks the last wicket, that of Mohammad Siraj, to wind-up Chennai's innings after their dismal performance. Rajasthan will need 236 to win.

Code:
CHENNAI innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sanju Samson        c. Tahir       b. Rajpoot      31    31    2    2  100.0%
Shubman Gill        lbw            b. Afridi        1     2    0    0   50.0%
Steven Smith        c. Afridi      b. Jadeja       67    63    8    1  106.3%
Mushfiqur Rahim     c. Dhoni       b. Afridi        6    18    1    0   33.3%
Shreyas Iyer                       b. Tahir        61    54    8    2  113.0%
Karun Nair                         b. Tahir         0     5    0    0    0.0%
Imad Wasim          c. Dhoni       b. Afridi        8    17    0    0   47.1%
Mohammad Amir       c. Warner      b. Afridi        5     6    0    0   83.3%
Deepak Chahar       c. Dhoni       b. Rajpoot      14    28    0    0   50.0%
Yuzvendra Chahal    not out                        18    24    1    0   75.0%
Mohammad Siraj      c. Jadeja      b. Saini         2     7    0    0   28.6%
 
 Total:  235/10      Overs:  42.1          Run Rate:  4.70      Extras:  22
 
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RAJASTHAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi       10.0      0      64      4      6.40     2      0
Navdeep Saini         5.1      0      33      1      6.39     0      2
Ankit Rajpoot         9.0      0      50      2      5.56     0      3
Imran Tahir          10.0      1      39      2      3.90     0      3
Ravindra Jadeja       8.0      0      40      1      5.00     0      3
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 2      No Balls: 11     Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 4

Total: 235/10         Overs: 42.1         Run Rate: 4.70      Extras: 22
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CHENNAI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Samson      S Gill       ˛                                          3 (6)
S Samson      S Smith      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                        55 (41)
M Rahim       S Smith      ˛˛˛                                       12 (22)
S Iyer        S Smith      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛      106 (96)
K Nair        S Smith                                                 0 (4)
K Nair        I Wasim      ˛                                          3 (8)
M Amir        I Wasim      ˛˛                                         8 (10)
D Chahar      I Wasim      ˛˛˛˛˛                                     17 (27)
D Chahar      Y Chahal     ˛˛˛˛˛˛                                    21 (28)
M Siraj       Y Chahal     ˛˛˛                                       10 (11)


     Fall of Wickets    3/1       58/2      70/3      176/4     176/5
                        179/6     187/7     204/8     225/9     235/10

 Total:  235/10      Overs:  42.1         Run Rate:  4.70     Extras:  22
 
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Rajasthan will be really pleased with their bowling efforts. Especially Shaheen Afridi's. He conceded runs at an excessive rate, but bagged four major wickets.
Imran Tahir was also quite successful with the ball. He claimed the wickets of Shreyas Iyer and Karun Nair, and finished with a commendable figure of 2/39.

Massive praise be to MS Dhoni's masterstroke of a Jadeja-spell in the middle of the innings to get the big fish, Steven Smith dismissed after he had already settled.
Chennai on the other hand, will be really disappointed with the way things went down. They were doing so well after a rocky start but collapsed all of a sudden.

Steven Smith and Shreyas Iyer added a 106-run stand for the 4th-wicket and achieved fifties for themselves in the process, yet Chennai couldn't capitalise on that.
Chennai lost 7 wickets for 59 runs. The exclusions of Shakib Al Hasan and Glenn Maxwell really jolted Chennai, and discomposed the team's combination.

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RAJASTHAN NEEDS 236 RUNS TO WIN FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.72 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
0.1  Chahar to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
0.2  Chahar to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.3  Chahar to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.4  Chahar to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived
0.5  Chahar to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.6  Chahar to Guptill, one run, Dropped! Iyer made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 1  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN             7/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  4.67)
         Deepak Chahar        1.0-0-7-0
         David Warner          3(1b)
         Martin Guptill        4(5b)

1.1  Amir to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
1.2  Amir to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
1.3  Amir to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Rahim allows yet another run
1.4  Amir to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Amir to Warner, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
1.6  Amir to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Wasim allows yet another run

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.71)
         Mohammad Amir        1.0-0-3-0
         David Warner          4(3b)
         Martin Guptill        6(9b)

2.1  Siraj to Guptill, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Martin Guptill         6 (10b)
         lbw            b. Siraj
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Early wicket for Chennai. They needed a strong start, and they've found just that. They'll be over the moon if they can somehow get David Warner out as well.
Mohammed Siraj claims the first wicket of the match, by dismissing Martin Guptill. Mohammed Siraj caught Martin Guptill plumb in front of the wicket.

Code:
2.2  Siraj to Rana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
2.3  Siraj to Rana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Siraj to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
2.5  Siraj to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
2.6  Siraj to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            11/1
         (R/R:  3.67   R/R Req:  4.79)
         Mohammad Siraj       1.0-0-1-1
         David Warner          4(5b)
         Nitish Rana           1(3b)

3.1  Amir to Rana, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
3.2  Amir to Rana, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.3  Amir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.4  Amir to Rana, no run, Defensively played by Nitish Rana
3.5  Amir to Rana, one run, One more to the total
3.6  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            14/1
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  4.83)
         Mohammad Amir        2.0-0-6-0
         David Warner          5(7b)
         Nitish Rana           3(7b)

4.1  Siraj to Rana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
4.2  Siraj to Rana, one run, Great cooperation between Nitish Rana and David Warner
4.3  Siraj to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
4.4  Siraj to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
4.5  Siraj to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
4.6  Siraj to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            15/1
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  4.91)
         Mohammad Siraj       2.0-0-2-1
         David Warner          5(11b)
         Nitish Rana           4(9b)

5.1  Amir to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
5.2  Amir to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.3  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
5.4  Amir to Warner, one run, The misfield by Iyer allows yet another run
5.5  Amir to Rana, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nitish Rana
5.6  Amir to Rana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Amir

         End of over 6  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            25/1
         (R/R:  4.17   R/R Req:  4.80)
         Mohammad Amir        3.0-0-16-0
         Nitish Rana           9(12b 1X4)
         David Warner         10(14b 1X4)

6.1  Siraj to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
6.2  Siraj to Warner, two runs,
6.3  Siraj to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.4  Siraj to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Siraj to Rana, legbye, Defensively played by Nitish Rana
6.6  Siraj to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            31/1
         (R/R:  4.43   R/R Req:  4.77)
         Mohammad Siraj       3.0-0-7-1
         David Warner         15(19b 1X4)
         Nitish Rana           9(13b 1X4)

7.1  Amir to Rana, two runs, Overthrow by Wasim instead of 1 they get 2
7.2  Amir to Rana, no run, Defensively played by Nitish Rana
7.3  Amir to Rana, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
7.4  Amir to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Nitish Rana
7.5  Amir to Rana, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
7.6  Amir to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            40/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.67)
         Mohammad Amir        4.0-0-25-0
         David Warner         20(21b 2X4)
         Nitish Rana          13(17b 1X4)

8.1  Wasim to Rana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Wasim to Rana, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
8.3  Wasim to Rana, one run, Dropped! Amir made a big mess of that simple chance
8.4  Wasim to Warner, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
8.5  Wasim to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Nitish Rana
8.6  Wasim to Rana, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Nitish Rana            14 (21b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Wasim
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That did not look so convincing but the umpire gave him out anyways. Nitish Rana has been dismissed two balls after he struck a six off Imad Wasim's bowling.
Imad Wasim gets his revenge and claims his first wicket of the game. Rajasthan were just starting to gain momentum, but they've lost a wicket instead.

Code:
9.1  Amir to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
9.2  Amir to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
9.3  Amir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.4  Amir to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
9.5  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
9.6  Amir to Warner, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            58/2
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req:  4.45)
         Mohammad Amir        5.0-0-35-0
         David Warner         35(27b 2X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           2(2b)

10.1  Wasim to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.2  Wasim to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Wasim to Bawne, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
10.3  Wasim to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
10.4  Wasim to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
10.5  Wasim to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
10.6  Wasim to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Imad Wasim, deserving this punishment

         End of over 11  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            66/2
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  4.36)
         Imad Wasim           2.0-0-16-1
         David Warner         40(29b 3X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           4(6b)

11.1  Chahar to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar
11.2  Chahar to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar
11.3  Chahar to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
11.4  Chahar to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
11.5  Chahar to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar
11.6  Chahar to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            68/2
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  4.42)
         Deepak Chahar        2.0-0-9-0
         Ankit Bawne           6(12b)
         David Warner         40(29b 3X4 2X6)

12.1  Chahal to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
12.2  Chahal to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
12.3  Chahal to Bawne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.4  Chahal to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
12.5  Chahal to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
12.6  Chahal to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            74/2
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  4.38)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     1.0-0-6-0
         David Warner         45(32b 4X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           7(15b)

13.1  Chahar to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
13.2  Chahar to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
13.3  Chahar to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
13.4  Chahar to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
13.5  Chahar to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
13.6  Chahar to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile

         End of over 14  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            75/2
         (R/R:  5.36   R/R Req:  4.47)
         Deepak Chahar        3.0-0-10-0
         David Warner         45(34b 4X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne           8(19b)

14.1  Wasim to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Samson allows yet another run
14.2  Wasim to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
14.3  Wasim to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4  Wasim to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
14.5  Wasim to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.6  Wasim to Warner, one run, The misfield by Amir allows yet another run

         End of over 15  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            79/2
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req:  4.49)
         Imad Wasim           3.0-0-20-1
         Ankit Bawne          10(22b)
         David Warner         47(37b 4X4 2X6)

15.1  Siraj to Warner, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
15.1  Siraj to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
15.2  Siraj to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
15.3  Siraj to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.4  Siraj to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne
15.5  Siraj to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.6  Siraj to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            83/2
         (R/R:  5.19   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Mohammad Siraj       4.0-0-11-1
         Ankit Bawne          11(23b)
         David Warner         49(43b 4X4 2X6)

16.1  Amir to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
16.2  Amir to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Amir to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.4  Amir to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
16.5  Amir to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
      Fifty for David Warner
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A brilliant cover drive brings up the fifty for David Warner. He's provided a fantastic base for his team in this chase. Chennai desperately need to get him out.

Code:
16.6  Amir to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            88/2
         (R/R:  5.18   R/R Req:  4.48)
         Mohammad Amir        6.0-0-40-0
         Ankit Bawne          11(23b)
         David Warner         54(49b 5X4 2X6)

17.1  Wasim to Warner, one run, One more to the total
17.2  Wasim to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived
17.3  Wasim to Bawne, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.4  Wasim to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Chahar allows yet another run
17.5  Wasim to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
17.6  Wasim to Warner, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Imad Wasim, giving that a wide
17.6  Wasim to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN            95/2
         (R/R:  5.28   R/R Req:  4.41)
         Imad Wasim           4.0-0-27-1
         David Warner         59(53b 6X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          12(26b)

18.1  Siraj to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Siraj allows yet another run
18.2  Siraj to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
18.3  Siraj to Warner, three runs, Great work by Samson saved a certain boundary
18.4  Siraj to Bawne, one run, Dropped! Amir made a big mess of that simple chance
18.5  Siraj to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
18.6  Siraj to Warner, wide, Mohammad Siraj bowling a very wayward one
18.6  Siraj to Warner, one run, The misfield by Iyer allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           102/2
         (R/R:  5.37   R/R Req:  4.32)
         Mohammad Siraj       5.0-0-18-1
         Ankit Bawne          14(28b)
         David Warner         63(58b 6X4 2X6)

19.1  Chahar to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Chahar to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Chahar, deserving this punishment
19.3  Chahar to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Deepak Chahar, deserving this punishment
19.4  Chahar to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
19.5  Chahar to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
19.6  Chahar to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           112/2
         (R/R:  5.60   R/R Req:  4.13)
         Deepak Chahar        4.0-0-20-0
         David Warner         72(63b 8X4 2X6)
         Ankit Bawne          15(29b)

20.1  Siraj to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner
20.2  Siraj to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne
20.3  Siraj to Bawne, wide, Mohammad Siraj bowling a very wayward one
20.3  Siraj to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Siraj to Warner, one run, The misfield by Samson allows yet another run
20.5  Siraj to Bawne, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ankit Bawne
20.6  Siraj to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           121/2
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  3.97)
         Mohammad Siraj       6.0-0-27-1
         Ankit Bawne          21(34b 1X4)
         David Warner         74(65b 8X4 2X6)

21.1  Chahar to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
21.2  Chahar to Warner, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Mohammad Siraj

         David Warner           74 (67b 8X4 2X6)
         c. Siraj       b. Chahar
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WICKET for Chennai! They've found the breakthrough they desperately required. David Warner is dismissed after a brilliant innings of 74 from 67 balls.
Rajasthan are pretty much still in control of the game, but a few more wickets and the situation of the game could change drastically in favour of Chennai.

Code:
21.3  Chahar to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
21.4  Chahar to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.5  Chahar to Dhoni, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Chahar to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Amir allows yet another run

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           123/3
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  4.04)
         Deepak Chahar        5.0-0-21-1
         MS Dhoni              0(3b)
         Ankit Bawne          22(35b 1X4)

22.1  Wasim to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
22.2  Wasim to Bawne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
22.3  Wasim to Bawne, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Mohammad Siraj

         Ankit Bawne            22 (38b 1X4)
         c. Siraj       b. Wasim
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Oh... my! Another important strike for Chennai! Imad Wasim has Ankit Bawne's wicket. Ankit Bawne has been successful throughout the season, but not today.
Rajasthan seems to be losing its way. If Chennai plays their cards right, they could wrap Rajasthan up and pull off a sensational upset to qualify for the final.

Code:
22.4  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Defensively played by Dhruv Shorey
22.5  Wasim to Shorey, one run, Great cooperation between Dhruv Shorey and MS Dhoni
22.6  Wasim to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           124/4
         (R/R:  5.39   R/R Req:  4.15)
         Imad Wasim           5.0-0-28-2
         MS Dhoni              0(4b)
         Dhruv Shorey          1(2b)

23.1  Chahar to Shorey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar
23.2  Chahar to Shorey, one run, One more to the total
23.3  Chahar to Dhoni, FOUR, Deepak Chahar cant belive it
23.4  Chahar to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Dhruv Shorey
23.5  Chahar to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
23.6  Chahar to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey missed that one by a mile

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           130/4
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  4.08)
         Deepak Chahar        6.0-0-27-1
         Dhruv Shorey          2(6b)
         MS Dhoni              5(6b 1X4)

24.1  Siraj to Dhoni, legbye, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
24.2  Siraj to Shorey, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.3  Siraj to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Nair allows yet another run
24.4  Siraj to Shorey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Siraj to Shorey, FOUR, Mohammad Siraj cant belive it
24.6  Siraj to Shorey, no run, Defensively played by Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           139/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Mohammad Siraj       7.0-0-35-1
         Dhruv Shorey          9(10b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni              6(8b 1X4)

25.1  Amir to Dhoni, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Dhruv Shorey
25.1  Amir to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Dhruv Shorey
25.2  Amir to Shorey, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Amir to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.4  Amir to Shorey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
25.5  Amir to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived
25.6  Amir to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           143/4
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Mohammad Amir        7.0-0-44-0
         Dhruv Shorey         10(14b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni              8(10b 1X4)

26.1  Wasim to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.2  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.3  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
26.4  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.5  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Defensively played by Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           144/4
         (R/R:  5.33   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Imad Wasim           6.0-0-29-2
         Dhruv Shorey         10(19b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni              9(11b 1X4)

27.1  Siraj to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Siraj to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
27.3  Siraj to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
27.4  Siraj to Shorey, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
27.5  Siraj to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Rahim allows yet another run
27.6  Siraj to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           148/4
         (R/R:  5.29   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Mohammad Siraj       8.0-0-39-1
         MS Dhoni             11(14b 1X4)
         Dhruv Shorey         12(22b 1X4)

28.1  Chahal to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey
28.2  Chahal to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey was completely deceived
28.3  Chahal to Shorey, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Chahal to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Dhruv Shorey
28.5  Chahal to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni
28.6  Chahal to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni

         End of over 29  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           155/4
         (R/R:  5.34   R/R Req:  3.86)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     2.0-0-13-0
         MS Dhoni             16(16b 2X4)
         Dhruv Shorey         14(26b 1X4)
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Rajasthan pass the 150-run mark. All responsibilities lie upon the shoulders of their captain; MS Dhoni. Rajasthan couldn't have asked for a cooler head, though.
With Dhruv Shorey playing admirably and Ravindra Jadeja yet to come out, Rajasthan seems like they'll win comfortably unless Chennai starts taking wickets.

Code:
29.1  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Wasim to Shorey, one run, Dropped! Chahal made a big mess of that simple chance
29.3  Wasim to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Imad Wasim, deserving this punishment
29.4  Wasim to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Dhruv Shorey
29.5  Wasim to Shorey, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Imad Wasim, deserving this punishment
29.6  Wasim to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey missed that one by a mile

         End of over 30  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           165/4
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.55)
         Imad Wasim           7.0-0-39-2
         Dhruv Shorey         19(30b 2X4)
         MS Dhoni             21(18b 3X4)

30.1  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.2  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.3  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.4  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.6  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 31  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           165/4
         (R/R:  5.32   R/R Req:  3.74)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     3.0-0-13-0
         MS Dhoni             21(24b 3X4)
         Dhruv Shorey         19(30b 2X4)

31.1  Chahar to Shorey, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni
31.2  Chahar to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
31.3  Chahar to Shorey, no run, Dhruv Shorey missed that one by a mile
31.4  Chahar to Shorey, SIX, What a wonderful player Dhruv Shorey is
31.5  Chahar to Shorey, one run, One more to the total
31.6  Chahar to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 32  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           175/4
         (R/R:  5.47   R/R Req:  3.39)
         Deepak Chahar        7.0-0-37-1
         Dhruv Shorey         27(34b 2X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             23(26b 3X4)

32.1  Siraj to Dhoni, FOUR, MS Dhoni is one of the best batsmen in the world
32.2  Siraj to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  Siraj to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
32.4  Siraj to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run
32.5  Siraj to Shorey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
32.6  Siraj to Shorey, no run, Left alone by Dhruv Shorey

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           180/4
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  3.29)
         Mohammad Siraj       9.0-0-44-1
         Dhruv Shorey         27(36b 2X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             28(30b 4X4)

33.1  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, Yuzvendra Chahal is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.2  Chahal to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
33.3  Chahal to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.4  Chahal to Shorey, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Chahal. Shorey didnt have a clue

         Dhruv Shorey           27 (37b 2X4 1X6)
         b. Chahal
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Dhruv Shorey's clean bowled! Yuzvendra Chahal provides Chennai with a much needed wicket. Rajasthan are five down. They need a partnership to save them.
MS Dhoni will be joined by Ravindra Jadeja, and these two are more than capable of pulling this off. Only way to win now for Chennai would be to take wickets.

Code:
33.5  Chahal to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.6  Chahal to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni

         End of over 34  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           184/5
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  3.25)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     4.0-1-17-1
         MS Dhoni             31(33b 4X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(2b)

34.1  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.2  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
34.3  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Imad Wasim is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.4  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
34.5  Wasim to Jadeja, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ravindra Jadeja
34.6  Wasim to Jadeja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           191/5
         (R/R:  5.46   R/R Req:  3.00)
         Imad Wasim           8.0-0-46-2
         MS Dhoni             31(33b 4X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja       8(8b 1X4)

35.1  Chahar to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni
35.2  Chahar to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Chahar to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
35.4  Chahar to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Chahar to Jadeja, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
35.6  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           195/5
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  2.93)
         Deepak Chahar        8.0-0-41-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      11(11b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             32(36b 4X4)

36.1  Chahal to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja
36.2  Chahal to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Chahal to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Chahal to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5  Chahal to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
36.6  Chahal to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           196/5
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req:  3.08)
         Yuzvendra Chahal     5.0-1-18-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      11(16b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             33(37b 4X4)

37.1  Amir to Dhoni, three runs, Great work by Chahal saved a certain boundary
37.2  Amir to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni
37.3  Amir to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
37.4  Amir to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
37.5  Amir to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6  Amir to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           205/5
         (R/R:  5.39   R/R Req:  2.58)
         Mohammad Amir        8.0-0-53-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      12(17b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             41(42b 5X4)
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200 for Rajasthan! Chennai has not been able to end this partnership between MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, and that has potentially cost them the game.
Rajasthan are just 31 runs away from victory. With 12.0 overs and 5 wickets left, it really shouldn't be a problem unless something miraculous happens.

Code:
38.1  Siraj to Dhoni, FOUR, Mohammad Siraj cant belive it
38.2  Siraj to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
38.3  Siraj to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
38.4  Siraj to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Siraj to Dhoni, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Siraj
38.6  Siraj to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni
      The end to a good spell from Mohammad Siraj

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           211/5
         (R/R:  5.41   R/R Req:  2.27)
         Mohammad Siraj       10.0-0-49-1
         MS Dhoni             45(47b 6X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja      13(18b 1X4)

39.1  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
39.2  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
39.3  Wasim to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
39.4  Wasim to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Wasim to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
39.6  Wasim to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson

         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           216/5
         (R/R:  5.40   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Imad Wasim           9.0-0-51-2
         MS Dhoni             49(49b 7X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja      14(22b 1X4)

40.1  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.2  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
40.3  Chahar to Jadeja, no ball, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.3  Chahar to Jadeja, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.4  Chahar to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Thats another fifty for MS Dhoni
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MS Dhoni reaches fifty in the most nonchalant manner. He has played an incredible knock under pressure against a bowling line that was clicking in a major way.

Code:
40.5  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
40.6  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           221/5
         (R/R:  5.39   R/R Req:  1.67)
         Deepak Chahar        9.0-0-46-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      17(27b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             50(50b 7X4)

41.1  Wasim to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
41.2  Wasim to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.3  Wasim to Jadeja, one run, Dropped! Smith made a big mess of that simple chance
41.4  Wasim to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.5  Wasim to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Rahim allows yet another run
41.6  Wasim to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
      Imad Wasim finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (10 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           231/5
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  0.63)
         Imad Wasim           10.0-0-61-2
         MS Dhoni             58(54b 8X4)
         Ravindra Jadeja      19(29b 1X4)

42.1  Chahar to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni 
42.2  Chahar to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Chahar to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja
42.4  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chahar
42.5  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
42.6  Chahar to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      The end to a good spell from Deepak Chahar

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN           233/5
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  0.43)
         Deepak Chahar        10.0-0-48-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(33b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             59(56b 8X4)

43.1  Amir to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Sanju Samson
43.2  Amir to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of innings (43.2 overs)
         RAJASTHAN           236/5 (RR:  5.52)
         Mohammad Amir         8.2-0-56-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(33b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             62(58b 8X4)
Code:
         End of innings (43.2 overs)
         RAJASTHAN           236/5 (RR:  5.52)
         Mohammad Amir         8.2-0-56-0
         Ravindra Jadeja      20(33b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             62(58b 8X4)
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Victory for Rajasthan! They win the game quite comfortably in the end, despite having a few hiccups in the middle with their local batsmen failing to deliver.
But their star-opener David Warner, and their leader MS Dhoni lead them to an easy win and make sure they didn't mess the win their bowlers had set-up.

Code:
RAJASTHAN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      lbw            b. Siraj         6    10    0    0   60.0%
David Warner        c. Siraj       b. Chahar       74    67    8    2  110.4%
Nitish Rana         lbw            b. Wasim        14    21    1    0   66.7%
Ankit Bawne         c. Siraj       b. Wasim        22    38    1    0   57.9%
MS Dhoni            not out                        62    58    8    0  106.9%
Dhruv Shorey                       b. Chahal       27    37    2    1   73.0%
Ravindra Jadeja     not out                        20    33    1    0   60.6%
Navdeep Saini
Shaheen Afridi
Ankit Rajpoot
Imran Tahir
 
 Total:  236/5       Overs:  43.2          Run Rate:  5.45      Extras:  11
 
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CHENNAI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Deepak Chahar        10.0      0      48      1      4.80     0      1
Mohammad Amir         8.2      0      56      0      6.72     0      1
Mohammad Siraj       10.0      0      49      1      4.90     3      0
Imad Wasim           10.0      0      61      2      6.10     1      1
Yuzvendra Chahal      5.0      1      18      1      3.60     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0

Total: 236/5          Overs: 43.2         Run Rate: 5.45      Extras: 11
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RAJASTHAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     D Warner     ˛˛˛˛                                      10 (13)
N Rana        D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                          38 (41)
A Bawne       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛           73 (74)
A Bawne       M Dhoni      ˛                                          2 (7)
D Shorey      M Dhoni      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                60 (67)
R Jadeja      M Dhoni      ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                   53 (58)


     Fall of Wickets    10/1      48/2      121/3     123/4     183/5
                                                                

 Total:  236/5       Overs:  43.2         Run Rate:  5.45     Extras:  11

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Rajasthan chases the 236-run target with 5 wickets and 40 deliveries to spare. In the end, they register a comfortable win despite some hiccups in the middle.
David Warner laid the foundation for this win with a scintillating knock of 74 runs from 67 balls. Martin Guptill and Nitish Rana failed at the top of the order.

Ankit Bawne has had a fantastic season but failed to deliver in this semi-final game. Thankfully for Rajasthan, MS Dhoni was there to save them from defeat.
His innings in which he achieved a fifty, and took up the mantle of responsibility for his team was absolutely precious. This is definitely making the highlight reel.

MS Dhoni played a part in this win, but credit to where credit is due, Ravindra Jadeja also played uncharacteristically cautiously and ensured the win with him.
Their 53-run stand stopped the flow of wickets that were falling to Chennai's bowlers, and took their team across the finishing line and straight into the final.

Code:
CHENNAI     235       42.1 overs
RAJASTHAN   236/5     43.2 overs
 
Rajasthan won by 5 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)

Man of the match: MS Dhoni (Rajasthan)
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Another league, another final for MS Dhoni. It's gotta be a good feeling to qualify for yet another final, especially when your spectacular knock made it possible.
The Grand Finale of the inaugural edition of Indian One-Day Championship will be played between Kolkata and Rajasthan at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

 

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INDIAN ONE-DAY CHAMPIONSHIP

THE GRAND FINALE

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KOLKATA vs
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RAJASTHAN at Eden Gardens
- Normal pitch. Equally good for batting and bowling.
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1st SEMI-FINAL
KOLKATA vs CHENNAI - Kolkata won by 52 runs
Eden Gardens


- KOLKATA 267/5 (50.0)
Virat Kohli 68 (78), Jason Roy 43 (53); Deepak Chahar 2/43 (8.0), Mohammad Siraj 1/30 (10.0)

- CHENNAI 215/10 (47.5)
Steven Smith 96 (115), Mushfiqur Rahim 57 (65); Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/19 (7.0), Amit Mishra 2/28 (6.5)
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2nd SEMI-FINAL
RAJASTHAN vs CHENNAI - Rajasthan won by 5 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)
Sawai Mansingh Stadium


- CHENNAI 235/10 (42.1)
Steven Smith 67 (63), Shreyas Iyer 61 (54); Shaheen Afridi 4/64 (10.0), Imran Tahir 2/39 (10.0)

- RAJASTHAN 236/5 (43.2)
David Warner 74 (67), MS Dhoni 62* (58); Imad Wasim 2/61 (10.0), Yuzvendra Chahal 1/18 (5.0)
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STATISTICS

Statistics for other teams are available on post#5.

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LINEUP RULES

- You can not drop your captain (:c:) unless he is injured
- You must have at least six capable bowling (:ar:/:bwl:) options in your playing xi
- You must have at least one genuine wicket keeping (:wk:/:wkb:) option in your playing xi
- You can have a maximum of four overseas (:os:) players in your playing xi

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Thank you for your participation in the league, sadly your team has been eliminated: @Naman Thakur
 

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