IPL 2021: CSK vs SRH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s knock of 75 runs hands CSK their fifth consecutive victory

CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings continued their fine form, as they secured their fifth consecutive victory on Wednesday. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets, as they move to the top of the table. The Men in Yellow have now five out of their sixth matches so far, and are close to sealing a playoffs […]
 
?width=963&height=541&resizemode=4
IPL 2021: CSK vs SRH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s knock of 75 runs hands CSK their fifth consecutive victory

CSK vs SRH: Chennai Super Kings continued their fine form, as they secured their fifth consecutive victory on Wednesday. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets, as they move to the top of the table. The Men in Yellow have now five out of their sixth matches so far, and are close to sealing a playoffs spot. On the other hand, SRH continue to languish on the bottom of the table, having lost five of their six matches.

David Warner won the toss and opted to bat first. SRH could manage to score 171 runs in their 20 overs, courtesy of a quick-fire knock from Kane Williamson. Chennai Super Kings dominated the SRH bowlers right from the word go, as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis stitching together a 129-run partnership for the first wicket. Gaikwad was adjudged the player of the match, for his knock of 75 runs from just 44 balls. Faf du Plessis scored his third consecutive half-century, as he made a valuable contribution of 56 runs.

David Warner struggles, Manish Pandey impresses on his return

IPL 2021: CSK vs SRH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s knock of 75 runs hands CSK their fifth consecutive victory

David Warner scored a half century against CSK

David Warner scored 57 runs against Chennai Super Kings, but he had a poor strike rate of 103.64. The Australian batted for 17 overs, but failed to accelerate when it mattered, and put the pressure on his side. The SRH skipper batted well in the opening few overs, after they lost Jonny Bairstow in only the 4th over.

Manish Pandey was recalled back to the side, after missing out on a few games. He scored 61 runs off 46 balls, and impressed on his return. The Indian batsman steadied the ship with David Warner, as the duo put up a 106-run stand for the second wicket. However, he was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi when he had to start accelerating. Kane Williamson pushed SRH’s total towards the 170 mark, as he scored an unbeaten knock of 26 runs from just 10 balls.

Faf du Plessis’ season getting better and better

IPL 2021: CSK vs SRH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s knock of 75 runs hands CSK their fifth consecutive victory

Faf du Plessis scored another brilliant knock against SRH

Faf du Plessis scored his third consecutive half-century on Wednesday. The Chennai batsman scored 56 runs against SRH, and has now scored 270 runs in his six innings so far. The South African is also the current holder of the Orange Cap, after he surpassed Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the charts.

IPL 2021: CSK vs SRH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s knock of 75 runs hands CSK their fifth consecutive victory

Ruturaj Gaikwad disappointed in the opening three games, but seems to have found back his form. The CSK opener has been batting with much more confidence in the past three matches, and scored 75 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has now scored 192 runs in six innings so far at an average of 32.

Also Read: IPL 2021: DC Vs KKR Game Plan 1 – Can A Demotion In The Batting Order Help The Likes Of Gill And Pant?

SRH’s woes continue this season

IPL 2021: CSK vs SRH: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s knock of 75 runs hands CSK their fifth consecutive victory

SRH have now lost five of their six matches so far

Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of the most consistent sides in IPL in the past few years. However, they have been in dismal form so far, and are languishing at the bottom of the table. SRH have managed to win just one game in their six outings so far, and a few more losses could end their chances of reaching the playoffs.

David Warner has not been in his best form this season. The Australian has failed to attack the bowlers right from the word go, something which he has done successfully in the past few years. In the absence of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T.Natarajan, SRH bowlers struggled against an in-form CSK batting lineup. Rashid Khan was the only bowler who managed to impress, picking up three wickets against Chennai.