Chennai Super Kings cruised to a comprehensive 64-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at their new home in Pune and jumped to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 standings on Frid🌟ay.
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) sco❀red his third𝔍 IPL hundred against his old team. And the bowlers clicked in unison to bowl out Royals for 140 in 18.3 overs.
Six bowlers൲ were among the wickets 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 chipped 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 quickl🎀y to the new home, Pune. But the express train idea and the support of the fans for me was t﷽he standout. The most amazing fans
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
As a bowler m♐yself, feels great to see bowlers win games for the team. ꦍEspecially on a cracker 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.Really humbled by ur love n support൲. nenaicha allikittu v🐈arathukku 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 knock & great to💯 have back as well! Class win ; next stop Hyder꧋abad! 🦁 🙌🏼
— 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)
Sꦓome 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)