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Chennai were in total control for the last 30 overs of the match, never looking in any doubt of getting the win after a certain point. Up into sixth place.
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CSK rise into sixth place in the table thanks to a comprehensive win over MI. Mumbai Indians continue to look completely off-colour, and are no all but out of the reckning for a playoff berth, waiting on a miracle. Key runs under the belt of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.(PTI)
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Naman Dhir continues to enjoy life at number three for MI, adding another half-century. He was undone right before he could begin accelerating, undone by a great Sarfaraz Khan catch.(ANI Picture Service)
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Anshul Kamboj has been CSK’s go-to bowler for wickets and was back at it against against MI, finishing with three wickets. He joins Bhuvneshwar Kumar right at the top of the Purple Cap leaderboard.(AFP)
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Ramakrishna Ghosh took a key wicket on debut for CSK, removing Suryakumar Yadav in an innings where the experienced MI batter finally looked to have found some fluency and confidence. His innings didnt’ last.(PTI)
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Hardik Pandya’s struggles exemplified his team’s as a whole: he limped his way to 18(23), completely unable to get out of the blocks. MI limped to 159/7 in the first innings, only adding 69 runs in the last 10 overs.(REUTERS)
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MI needed early wickets to stand any chance, and thought they had a lifeline when Jasprit Bumrah removed Sanju Samson early. However, MI wouldn’t see further success, as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel took the attack through the powerplay,(ANI Picture Service)
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Ruturaj Gaikwad had a poor start to his campaign, and was even criticised for his first fifty of the season last time out. Still looking short of his best, Gaikwad nevertheless played a crucial innings in the chase of 160, looking comfortable and in total control. If confidence is what is missing for Gaikwad, this innings should go a long way towards helping him.(PTI)
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