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Marcus Stoinis’ blistering innings overshadowed Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s century as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) registered a thrilling six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s masterful century
After being invited to bat first, CSK innings began with Ajinkya Rahane‘s early departure, scoring just 1 run off 3 balls. However, Gaikwad emerged as the linchpin of the CSK innings, showcasing sublime batting skills. Gaikwad’s breathtaking century mesmerized the crowd, as he carved his way to a majestic 108 runs off a mere 60 deliveries. His innings was a blend of elegance and power, punctuated by 12 exquisite boundaries and 3 towering sixes.
Shivam Dube’s explosive cameo
Despite Gaikwad’s brilliance, the other CSK batters struggled to capitalize on the solid foundation laid by their opener. Daryl Mitchell and Ravindra Jadeja failed to score with high-strike rate, but it was Shivam Dube‘s explosive cameo that injected momentum into the innings. Dube’s scintillating 66 runs off just 27 balls, featuring 3 boundaries and an impressive 7 sixes, propelled CSK to a formidable to score of 210/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite the onslaught, LSG’s bowlers put up a commendable effort, with Matt Henry, Mohsin Khan and Yash Thakur among the wicket-takers for the innings.
Also READ: Twitter erupts as Ruturaj Gaikwad lights up Chepauk with a✤ magnificent century in CSK vs LSG clash | IPL 2024
Marcus Stoinis’ blistering innings turns the tide
In pursuit of a challenging target of 211 runs, LSG’s innings got off to a rocky start with Quinton de Kock departing for a duck. Nevertheless, KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis steadied the ship with a cautious yet effective partnership. De Kock’s departure brought Stoinis to the crease, who then took the game by storm. Stoinis unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, decimating the CSK bowling attack with his aggressive strokeplay. His breathtaking innings of 124 runs off just 63 deliveries completely shifted the momentum in LSG’s favour,
LSG’s remarkable chase and victory
Stoinis’ knock was a masterclass in power-hitting, as he smashed 13 boundaries and 6 monstrous sixes to leave the CSK bowlers gasping for breath. Supported by Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda, Stoinis propelled LSG towards the target with sheer determination and grit as LSG reached the target with three balls to spare, finishing at 213/4 in🦄 19.3 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Its time to appreciate Marcus Stoinis
What a player, what a knock, wha🔥t a century, a great innings for lucknow🔥 | shivam dube | chepauk
— RanaJi🏹 (@RanaTells)
Stoinis 🫡 What a masterclass inning t💝his is!! Good knocks by Pooran and Hooda as well! Top win for LSG!
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Marcus Stoinis showed his power game to win the game for💦 LSG. Outstanding from them to chase down this mammo🌳th score at the Chepauk.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
What a game it was !!!!
Mark Stoin🥂is played like a real Australian Cricketer, Full of determination.
— Pankaj Ladha (@pankajladha_)
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This is the worst loss in the history of CSK.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
MS FINISHES OFF IN STYLE IN CHENNAI!
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL)
THE WINNING CELEBRATIO💜N FROM MARCUS STOINIS. 🥶🔥
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
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LSG pulls off a sensational win against CSK 🫡🔥
Scorecard:— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
So sending Stoinis at no 3 and Jadeja at no 4 was the dif♋ference in th💙e end
— Yashveer (@71stcentury)
Hmm, so Australian team for T20ဣ World Cup could be- Head, Warner, Fraser🐓, Maxwell, Marsh, Stoinis, Green, Inglis, Tim David, Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Zampa, Wade, Ellis.
It Will be difficult to beat them😥
— spacetime_surfer (@spacetime1222)
Marcus stoinis was extraordinary but not to forget Deepak Hooda impactful inning and that too 2 boundaries against Pathirana, who was bowling too good today ….
— warrior (@jerkdt)
Easily one of the Greatest ever IPL knocks while chasing. Marcus Sto🐈inis did the unthinkable, unimaginable💖.
— ~•Ak•~ (@TweetssFromMe)
Earlier, Stoinis addressed the expected 50,000 crowd at Ekana stadium, many likely to support former CSK skipper Mahendra singh Dhoni(MSD). "It'll be intersting to see who the fans cheer for MS(Marcus Stoinis) or MSD ( Mahendra Singh Dhoni)"and he proved at chepauk
— Fazal Khan (@Fazal_scribe)
Taking it in the stride. 💪🏻 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
