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Two sides, marred by defeats in their initial fixtures, locked horns in the 14th match of IPL 2020. It was MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings who battled with David Warner’s Orange Army at Dubai International Stadium.
After electing to bat first, the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting order was dented with multiple blows. The four pillars of SRH’s batting force– Warner, Bairstow, Pandey and Williamson– failed to stitch a prolonged knock in the middle.
However, it was the young pair of Priyam Garg and Abhishek Sharma which bolstered SRH’s run-flow. While Garg smashed a 26-ball 51, Abhishek gathered 31 off 24 deliveries. On the back of their 77-run stand, SRH managed to amass a challenging total of 164 on the board.
In reply, the Chennai side also had a woeful start as they lost their first three wickets in the Powerplay itself. Kedar Jadhav was also dismissed in the ninth over, which left CSK reeling at 42/4. After the top-order batting debacle, skipper Dhoni and Jadeja tried to save CSK’s sinking ship by weaving singles and doubles.
Dhoni, despite battling until the end, failed to steer CSK past the finishing line as they lost the encounter by 7 runs and SRH registered their second victory of the tournament. Twitter lauded Dhoni’s valiant knock and wishes also poured in for the CSK skipper after he became the most-capped IPL player by surpassing Suresh Raina.
The Ranchi stalwart was tied on 193 with Raina before he stepped on to the field for today’s toss. Dhoni now leads the table with 194 matches, followed by Raina at 193. The third name in the list is Rohit Sharma, who has played 192 matches in the tournament.
1. Irfan Pathan heaps praise on SRH youngsters
Great win by @SunRisers full credit to the youngesters of the team. As for #csk they started accelerating too late again… #PriyamGarg #AbhishekSharma #abdulsamad #natrajan
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 2, 2020
2. S. Badrinath reacts to the heat and humidity affecting SRH-CSK game
Heat and humidity had the last laugh #IPL2020 #CSKvsSRH
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 2, 2020
3. Vinod Kambli lauds Garg, Samad and Abhishek
Good to see youngsters in @SunRisers chipping in for them like Garg, Abhishek & Samad
CSK will have to craft new strategies for their upcoming games to make a comeback#CSKvSRH
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) October 2, 2020
4. Akash Chopra reacts to Dhoni’s valiant knock
The legacy of Dhoni tells you to keep believing. Even when he’s visibly physically spent and isn’t timing the ball well either. There’s something deep inside telling you to ‘not give up’. Or may be…it’s just me?? #CSK
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 2, 2020
5. Suresh Raina congratulates MS Dhoni for becoming most-capped IPL player
Congratulations Mahi bhai (@msdhoni) at becoming the most capped IPL player. Happiest that my record is being broken by you. All the best for the game today and am sure @ChennaiIPL will win this season’s @IPL. pic.twitter.com/f5BRQTJ0aF
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 2, 2020
6. Aakash Chopra opines on SRH’s battle against CSK
#CSK — a team relying on experience. #SRH— a team banking on youngsters.
There couldn’t be two more contrasting sides in a contest. Youth prevailed. #IPL2020 #CSKvsSRH— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 2, 2020
7. RP Singh congratulates SRH over their victory against CSK
#Dhoni tried his best despite not feeling well. But, this match for me was all about the confidence and promise of #PriyamGarg Garg. @VVSLaxman281 bhai has been guiding the young man well. #CSKvSRH #SRHvCSK #IPL
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 2, 2020
8. Sreesanth hails MS Dhoni for his resilient knock in tough conditions
Hats off to @msdhoni bhai..even in this heat keeping for 20 overs and then running (sprinting for his team) lots n lots of respect..now that’s what we call never ever giving up in toughest moments. Giving all in for his team#respect #cricket pic.twitter.com/6hVQ8YvnEF
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) October 2, 2020
9. Pakistan Cricket reminisces their iconic Test victory of 1994
#OnThisDay in 1994, @Inzamam08 and @Mushy_online put on 57 for the last wicket to win one of the greatest Tests of all time. pic.twitter.com/HjVx3u0ACi
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 2, 2020
10. Vinod Kambli reacts to Shane Watson’s woeful form
Seeing Watson’s performances with the bat and on the field, it’s time they shift him to middle order and make Rayudu open!#CSKvSRH
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) October 2, 2020
11. Rajasthan Royals gear up for their encounter against RCB
Miss this at your own risk. 🙂
Who will score more today? #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #RCBvRR | @stevesmith49 | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/EdtqEE0ul0
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 2, 2020
12. Priyam Garg bags Man of the Match in SRH-CSK encounter
First fifty ✅
First MOM award ✅What a day out there for @priyamg03149099 🧡#CSKvSRH #OrangeArmy #KeepRising
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 2, 2020
13. SRH wish their pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar a speedy recovery
Appreciation tweet for Bhuvi. He tried and he’ll come back stronger 🧡
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 2, 2020
14. CSK react to their heartbreaking loss against the Orange Army
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 2, 2020
15. Mohammad Kaif opines on IPL producing new talents since its inception
An 18 year old from J&K, a 19 year old from UP and a 20 year old from Punjab script a win against the most experienced side in IPL. Truly a tournament where talent meets opportunity. #CSKvSRH
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 2, 2020
