This is how Chennai Super Kings can stay at the number 2 spot in the IPL 2023 points table and play Qualifier 1 in Chennai
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings played in the just completed Indian Premier League 2023 Match 67 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium versus Delhi Capitals as the second-ranked club on the points table and ended the match in the same place. After a 77-run win in their last league encounter, they still have a chance to finish second behind Gujarat Titans.
With Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the helm, his side won the toss and elected to bat first, eventually scoring 223 runs in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad (79) and Devon Conway (87) both scored half-centuries as part of a 141-run first-wicket stand that lasted 87 balls and set the tone for a decisive victory.
Delhi’s skipper David Warner scored his 61st IPL half-century, saving his club from an even worse score than 146-9 after 20 overs. Warner, who opened the batting alongside Prithvi Shaw (5), scored 86 (58) with the aid of seven fours and five sixes, but only two other batters scored in double figures. Therefore Warner’s knock was useless.
Chennai pacer Deepak Chahar reeled a career-best number of 4-0-22-3 in his most recent outing. Matheesha Pathirana and Mahesh Theekshana, both from Sri Lanka, joined Chahar in getting rid of many batters.
This is how Chennai Super Kings can stay at the number 2 spot in the IPL 2023 points table and play Qualifier 1 in Chennai
Super Kings have given a huge boost to their NRR (Net Run Rate), having won eight matches and lost five during the league phase of the IPL 2023. Having achieved an NRR of 0.652, they are currently just behind Gujarat in terms of NRR.
A huge win for Lucknow Super Giants (0.304) over Kolkata Knight Riders (0.302) at Eden Gardens is necessary for them to surpass CSK in terms of net run rate. Even though tying Chennai at the top of the standings with a win would be great, Lucknow’s NRR really has them in contention for third place.
Winning this game was crucial for Dhoni and his team’s hopes of finishing in the Top Two. After tonight’s Match 68 of the IPL 2023, all of the details will be ironed out.
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