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CSK beat MI, IPL 2023 (Source: Twitter)
Saturday, May 6, featured a double header in the sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League. The day's first game was the much anticipated second El Clasico of IPL 2023, with Chennai Super Kings hosting the Mumbai Indians in the Chepauk. The second game of the day will see another classic in the rivalry week as Delhi Capitals play host to the local lad, Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Talking of the first game, MS Dhoni won the toss and invited Rohit Sharma and co out to bat first. Dhoni's decision was calculated as CSK bowlers wreaked havoc on the MI batting line-up and restricted them to just 139/8 inside 20 overs. Matheesha Pathirana returned with figures of 3/15 in four overs and remained the pick of the bowlers. Deepak Chahar and Tushar Deshpande returned with two wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja scalped one. Nehal Wadhera, with 64 off 51, remained the star with the bat for Mumbai Indians.
Chennai Super Kings complete the league double over Mumbai Indians
In reply, the Chennai Super Kings went off to a fast start. Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (30 off 16) and Devon Conway added 46 runs for the first wicket. Ajinkya Rahane then added 27 off 17 while impact player Ambati Rayudu's poor form continued, scoring 12 off 11. Conway, with 44 off 42, took CSK closer to the win.
Ultimately, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube took CSK home by 6 wickets. For Mumbai Indians, Piyush Chawla returned with two wickets, while Tristan Stubbs and Akash Madhwal returned with one wicket each. Notably, CSK have now completed the league double over MI. CSK are now placed second on the IPL 2023 standings with 13 points off 11 games. At the same time, MI are sixth with 10 points off 10 games.
Next, in the sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League, another doubleheader awaits fans. In the first game, defending champions Gujarat Titans will be hosting the Lucknow Super Giants, who recently lost their captain KL Rahul to a knee issue. The second game will see Rajasthan Royals host the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Here's how fans reacted after the game:
Sack, whole bowling unit except chawla, immediately
β Ayush Bharadwajπ¦ (@its___bharadwaj) May 6, 2023
We are coming for the trophy be scared chokli
β ` depressed csk fan (@axcashhhhh) May 6, 2023
MI's bowling is just too weak this season. Can't expect them to defend targets ππ₯Άπ
β Ayush Anand (@crictopher014) May 6, 2023
ππ pic.twitter.com/xLuNaYYXMo
β cricket is love π (@Sarandeep__) May 6, 2023
β Ayush Agarwal (@AyushAg444) May 6, 2023
Rohit sharma plays first 3 balls in the beginning and MS Dhone plays the last 3 ballsπ€£π€£
β π (@not_so_funny_yo) May 6, 2023
Bodied hogye iss bar π
β nipun mahajan (@NiPuN_045) May 6, 2023
No flat Pitch no party for Chumbai ππ€£
β Rahul Sharma (@RahulSh10190225) May 6, 2023
Fo party for surya kishan and tim πππ€£π€£ Flat pitches bully π€‘π pic.twitter.com/rOq0Qep8Tk