IPL 2018, CSK vs RR: 5 Talking Points

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Watson was brilliant with both bat and ball.

After last year’s IPL, a lot of people had written Shane Watson off. However, he had a couple of good tournaments (Big Bash and PSL) in the lead up to the IPL.

For the Chennai Super Kings, the former Australian all-rounder started well as he got starts in all the three innings and he also picked up five wickets in those three games.

In this game, he converted the start he got and made full use of his opportunity and the reprieves he got early on in the innings.

He struck a magnificent ton as his 57-ball 106 took CSK to a huge score of 204. Watson hit nine fours and six sixes in his innings.

He looked in sublime touch as he smashed the RR bowlers all around the MCA Stadium in Pune (which is the new home of CSK for the rest of the season).

Watson also did a wonderful job with the ball as he gave away just 13 runs in 3 overs. He also picked up the wicket of Gowtham.

Hence, it was a wonderful day for Shane Watson as he showed he can still deliver the goods.