IPL 2018, CSK vs RR: 5 Talking Points

#4 CSK struggle at the death as RR bowlers come back well

The RR bowlers were very good at the death conceding just 54 runs in the last seven overs

Batting first for the first time in this season of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings were off to a flying start as they scored 69 in the powerplay.

Watson had raced away to 38 in 21 balls while Suresh Raina had made 18 in eight balls. The carnage continued as Watson led CSK’s charge and found the boundary at regular intervals. He was well supported by Raina as the duo added 81 in just 7.2 overs. At 150/2 in 13 overs, CSK looked good for at least 215-220.

But, after CSK lost Raina and MS Dhoni in quick succession, their scoring rate dropped. Watson was also getting tired and hence, the RR bowlers made a good comeback towards the end of the CSK innings.

CSK could only score 54 runs in their last seven overs as they finished with 204 in their 20 overs.

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