Chennai Super Kings cruised to a comprehensive 64-run victory oveℱr Rajasthan Royals at their new home in Pune and jumped to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 standings on Friday.
The third victory in four games helped CSK leapfrogged Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab in the table – all have equal six points – with better net run-rates. Royals remained at fifth with four points from five games.
CSK posted 204/5 after put in to bat as Shane Watson (106) scored his third IPL hundred against his old team. And the bowle🧜rs clickꦜed in unison to bowl out Royals for 140 in 18.3 overs.
Six bowlers were among the wick🐲ets for CSK, with Dwayne Bravo (2/16), Karn Sharma (2/13), Shardul Thakur (2/18) and Deepak Chahar (2/30) sharing eight wickets while Watson and Imran Tahir chipp🍬ed in with a wicket each.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to CSK’s win over RR:
completely outplayed. CSK found a new overseas hero in every win thus far…Bravo, Billings and now, Watson. On the other hand, RR’s overseas stars not shining bright enough…
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
What a resounding win for . Watson century, Raina scoring⛦ runs, all bowlers chipping in , adapting very quickly to the new home, Pune. But the ♛express train idea and the support of the fans for me was the standout. The most amazing fans
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
As a bowler myself, feels great to see bowlers win games for the team. Especially on a cracꦏker of a wicket favouring batsmen.
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
What a smashing innings ! Another win for
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
What an inns from watto.Legends always remain thankful 4 d fans coming all the way from chennai supporting us.Re❀ally humbled by ur love n support. nenaicha allikittu varathukku mannu nu nenaichiya malai da annamalai 🐓 vandiya poduda whistle
— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA)
A new wind is blowing in week 2. Bat first, put up a good score and suck the life out of the run-chase…….
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Giiiddy upppp what a kno🥂ck & great to have back as well! Class win ; next stop Hyderabad! 🦁 🙌🏼
— Sam Billings (@sambillings)
Age is💃 just a number in this 38 = 💯 & 36 = 💯 👌🏽👊🏽👍🏽👏🏽🙏🏽
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93)
And all of us say T20 is a young man's game. Well, Really? 'Not at all my son' says Watson. It was Gayle the other day and today. 'Watto' Player
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
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Feeling the might of and tonight
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets)
S𝐆ome serious batting by these old boys 😂😂💪💪
— Damien Martyn🏏 (@damienmartyn)
Man of the match Shane Watson
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
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What a treat for our at the !
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Papa, Uncle scored a Ton, can you beat that ?
Wat Son ? Oh ok, Your wish granted !!!— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial)