In 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, Shane Watson brought back memories of last edition’s final with a blistering knock that has now ensured a play-off berth for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (CSK) by six wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
On a vastly improved Chepauk track, Watson roared back to form with a 53-ball 96 as CSK stuttered a bit in end before winning on the penultimate delivery. Watson’s innings studded with nine fours and half a dozen of sixes ensured that CSK have reached the cut-off limit of 16 points needed for the play-off even though they would like to finish in the top two.
A 77-run stand between Watson and Suresh Raina (38) created the platform and the former Australia all-rounder single-handedly decimated the Sunrisers attack. What made it more difficult for the visiting team was the fact that their st💛rike bowler Rashid Khan was pulverised by Watson, who took him to the cleaners with🥂 44 runs coming off his 4 overs.
Also, the things got a bit heated between Rashid and Watson when the latter smashed the bowler for a ferocious boundary🔯 which went past the Afghan bowler. When Watson ▨crossed Rashid after that boundary, the latter gave an intense look to the former.
Here’s the video:
What's going on, mate?
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Earlier, the immensely talented Manish꧟ Pandey was back in his element as his unbeaten 83 off 49 balꦅls powered SRH to a competitive 175 for 3 after being put into bat.
Pandey and David Warner (57 off 45 balls) added 115 runs for the second wicket to lay the ⛄foundation for a decent score on what was the best batting tr🅺ack on offer at the Chepauk.
