Ryan ten Doeschate is the new man in. Thanks for joining us. KKR would be in a spot of bother as Sunil Narine – their maverick spinner was reported for suspect action once again and in case he doesn't play against CSK, they will face a tough task of getting through those four overs. Surya got an edge off the fifth ball, which rushed past third man for a boundary.
Ashish Nehra, the start for CSK this season, to bowl from the other end. Don't forget that the end result is a difference of two boundary hits. It was proving to be a good over as Russell conceded just two runs off the first five balls, but he ended the over with an overpitched ball and Raina smashed it over extra-cover for a boundary. That's another big blow by KKR! Ryan worked the fourth ball towards midwicket for another single. New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 runs in the 28th match of the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It was only McCulllum who could have made that look like a chance.
Umesh to bowl his third over. Fifth ball was pitched short and Uthappa pulled it over midwicket for a boundary. Ryan took a single off the last ball to keep the strike. That is the good thing.
This has to be CSK's last chance. Manages to get a four to deep square leg. We thought we will ease Sunny's pressure a little bit and send Rahul up.
He started with a slow ball, and Cummins hit it straight towards deep midwicket where Jadeja took an easy chance!
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Russell to bowl his final over.
and Jadeja in typical CSK style ends the last over with three straight boundaries, driving this low full toss past extra cover. Coming to KKR is special. Excellent first over from Ashwin, he got plenty of turn in the over as well.
Fourth ball was pitched short and wide and Raina cleared point for a boundary. Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith have been in stupendous form at the top of the order where they have demolished the best of the bowling attacks with their big-hitting skills. Chawla to bowl his final over.
Umesh on strike.
Jadeja to bowl his third over.
Karn did really well. Exactly the kind of start CSK were looking for! 7 from the over.
Brad Hogg, the oldest player in the tournament history, is brought into the attack.
A disciplined KKR bowling unit made an excellent comeback after reckless first five overs. Narine shows why everyone was clamouring for him to bowl.
Nehra to bowl his second over. I just thought the ball was coming on nicely so I just felt we should keep the runs coming. I am really proud of him as a player.
Kolkata Knight Riders' tactics - stroke of luck or genius?
", KKR reach the third spot with this win. Led by Ashish Nehra and Ishwar Pandey, CSK's bowling arsenal has looked well equipped.
They are unpredictable, and while they can be frustrating, they can also be a joy to watch. Faf swept the second ball past wide of long-on for a boundary. Video: Strong message to China on Vijayadashami, IPL Masala Unlock: Watch match analysis from Bindaas Bauaa, Covaxin: Bharat Biotech gets DCGI nod for Phase 3 trial of its coronavirus vaccine, PM Narendra Modi begins Bihar assembly poll campaign in Bhojpuri, Mumbai mall fire: 2 firefighters injured, 3500 people evacuated from next building, Look at India and Russia; the air is filthy: Trump on climate change at US Presidential debate, China tries to dictate terms to Indian media, objects to Zee News interview with Taiwan FM. 03:49 It is important that we back our match-winners: KL Rahul.
He executed a beautiful sweep shot off the last ball which cleared square leg boundary for a Six! Just three from the over and two wickets for Bravo – once again outstanding stuff by him in the death overs. 21st Match (N), Abu Dhabi, Oct 7 2020, Indian Premier League, Didn't open, didn't bowl in the first six, but still made quite an impact, Rahul Tripathi, bowling innovations carry Kolkata Knight Riders to ten-run win. And, yes, Karthik has gone to Russell now. Three from the over and another crucial wicket for Ashwin.