Chennai scored 142 runs in the second batting in 18.2 overs and won by 5 wickets in the match against Rajasthan team.
The 17th IPL cricket series started on March 22. So far 60 league matches have been played. The 61st league match was held today.
Rudraj Gaikwad led Chennai Super Kings and Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals played a multi-test in the 61st league match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepakkam today at 3.30 pm.
In this situation, Rajasthan team captain Sanju Samson, who won the toss in the match against Chennai team, chose to bat. After this, the Rajasthan team, who batted first, played well in the beginning, but lost wickets one after another.
Finally Rajasthan team scored only 141 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at the end of 20 overs. Ryan Barrack was the highest scorer with 47 runs. Simrajeet Singh who bowled well in the Chennai team took 3 wickets.
Then the Chennai team played the second batting with an easy target of 142 runs to win. Opener Rachin Ravindra was bowled out for 27 runs while Rudraj Gaekwad remained unbeaten on 42 runs till the end.
Daryl Mitchell was dismissed for 22 runs and Moeen Ali for 10 runs. In the end, the team scored 142 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 18.2 overs and won by 5 wickets. With this victory, the Chennai team retained the chance for the play-off round. Simrajeet Singh was chosen as the player of the Chennai team.
