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47/1(4)
203/8(20)

CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first
Chennai Super Kings need 157 from 96 balls
Batting side ahead of the curve, no alarms.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 200.00 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 1 | 12.00 | |
| 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
Ov 1 · Productive — 11 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 2 · Big over! 15 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 3 · 9 runs (2 boundaries)
LIVE · Ov 4 · 12 runs but 1W fall (2 boundaries)
203 on the board. LSG have set a massive target — the kind that changes body language in the dressing room. Inglis's 81 off 33 (SR 245) was the innings that held everything together, with Ahamad (43 off 25) providing the support act. The bowling was a collective effort — Overton (3/35 in 4.1 ov), Kamboj (3/47 in 4.2 ov), Ahmad (1/24 in 4 ov) all contributed. The middle-overs squeeze did the damage — 4 wickets between overs 7 and 15 sucked the momentum out of the innings. CSK need 204 to win. And CSK are among the best chasers in the league — they will fancy this. The innings break will be full of numbers, plans, and second-guessing — but this game will be decided by nerve, not arithmetic.
Innings closed.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, SIX
Six. Kamboj on a hat-trick. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Ahamad gets into position, connects beautifully, pull over deep mid wicket — Into the crowd, six runs. — Ahamad closing in on fifty.
Anshul Kamboj to Mohammad Shami, OUT
Run out. Run out !! Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Shami watches it onto the bat, slams it towards and sets off for a run, but it was a suicidal one. Kamboj runs Shami out, Samson's throw does the work.!
Out for a duck off the first delivery. Shami won't want to see that replay.
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, OUT
Bowled. Fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, A bold move from Singh as batter is quick to react and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. BOWLED!
Through the gate! Singh plays all around it — timber!
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad. Fast ball
Back of length, Shahbaz Ahamad tried to pull — edged to short cover — a quick single.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ahamad stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, the angle wins out, beaten.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, 2 runs
Kamboj back into the attack. Ahamad spots it early to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
8 off 5. Land on the target exactly and the game ties — Super Over scenario.
Overton leaks in the death. Chase stays in touch.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Overton delivers fast ball at full length, Ahamad goes forward and plays the shot, straight to mid on for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Ahamad stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, the ball does too much, beaten!
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Ahamad is ready for the width, hits cut in the gap towards third man — away for four, well struck. — that's 16 off this over so far.
The momentum has swung dramatically. From squeeze to six-hitting — this match has everything.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, 2 runs
Ahamad picks up the length and plays the pull off the fast ball, back of length, fielded at long on for 2 runs.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, SIX
Six. Boundaries flowing. Fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Ahamad lines it up, connects beautifully, pull over long off — Clean as they come, six!
Ahamad clears the rope off Overton over long off. The chase needed 23 coming in; it's 17 now, and the probability sits at 28% for the chasing side — up from 7%. Overton's figures were 3/24 two overs ago; they read 3/30 now.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, FOUR
Fresh spell for Overton. Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Ahamad gives himself space, plays cut in the air to deep mid wicket. Finds the gap, four runs.
Final overs ahead — this is where totals are made.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad uses the pace to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook ramp shot, edged, and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Ahamad keeps it tight and tucks it toward the fielder.
Mukesh Choudhary to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Choudhary delivers fast ball at full length, Singh goes forward and plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Himmat Singh, 1 wide
Wide. Fast ball fulltoss, on the off stump, Well outside off.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad lines it up to the fast ball at full length on the off stump, plays a drive to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the stumps. Ahamad backs himself and unleashes a spectacular slog sweep to deep square leg — That has gone a long way. Six!
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Second spell now for Choudhary. Dot ball. Fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Ahamad stays compact, dabs it, cleanly gathered, kept in.
Field spreads, batters line up the big shots.
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Singh adjusts quickly, it to the deep cover, and that is four! No stopping that one.
End of the seventeenth over, 166 on the board. 34 off the last four for a 200 finish.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad is into the shot early to the fast ball at yorker on the off stump, plays a drive to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Singh works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Kamboj delivers fast ball at yorker, Ahamad is ready for it, plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, Ahamad picks up the length early to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Ahamad struggling — 7 off 8 (SR 88).
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Kamboj returns to bowl. Singh takes the fast ball, full length on the off stump, plays a defensive shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ahmad finishes with 4-0-24-1.
Noor Ahmad to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Legbreak, good length, on the off stump, and Ahamad hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
N Ahmad's figures: 1/24 in 4 ov — outstanding spell.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Singh is watchful to take of full length aimed on the off stump, plays a defensive shot to short cover for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, no run
Dot ball. Slider, good length, on the off stump, Singh keeps it tight and tucks it toward the fielder.
Noor Ahmad to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad works it off the pads to the legbreak at good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to square leg for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, 3 runs
Singh goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, straight to deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, no run
Ahmad back into the attack. Dot ball. Legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Singh gives himself space, tucks cut to the fielder at point.
LSG are 152/5 heading into the death. On current trajectory: 203. Inglis has been the backbone — 81 off 33, with Raghuwanshi contributing 17 off 16. Overton (3/18 in 3.1 ov) has been the biggest threat, supported by Ahmad (1/19 in 3 ov). LSG need to be clinical — find boundaries but do not give wickets away cheaply. If the set batsmen survive the death, 203+ is on the cards.
Raghuwanshi falls to Overton on 18 (18).
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Ahamad goes forward, dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Jamie Overton to Himmat Singh, 1 leg bye
Leg bye. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Singh works it off the pads, aims to slam flick shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
At this rate, Lucknow Super Giants are on track for 203. That would be a big total.
Jamie Overton to Himmat Singh, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the off stump. Singh is onto it quickly and unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket — No coming back, maximum!
First six in 9 overs!
Jamie Overton to Himmat Singh, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Singh picks up the length early to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, OUT
Caught. Reverse swing, good length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi holds the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards mid off, but the ball pouched without fuss by Urvil Patel. Raghuwanshi is out.
J Overton on fire! Three wickets!
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, no run
Overton returns to bowl. Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi opens the face, trying to hit uppercut, but the ball shapes away late, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
Quiet over in the engine room of the innings.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ahamad keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, beaten all ends up!
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Raghuwanshi works it off the pads to take of good length aimed on the stumps, plays a flick shot to long on for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Raghuwanshi goes forward, it to the deep cover, timed to perfection, races to the rope.
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 2 runs
Raghuwanshi gets into position and plays the cut off the outswinger, back of length, finds deep square leg for 2 runs.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad lines it up to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a drive to deep cover for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Second spell now for Choudhary. Raghuwanshi lines it up to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a drive to mid off for 1 run.
Middle overs chugging along without a headline.
Akeal Hosein to Shahbaz Ahamad, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ahamad is ready for the width, plays cut in the air to deep mid wicket. Fielder had no chance, four.
First boundary in 24 balls! That was needed.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An on the off stump, Raghuwanshi gets in line, plays a confident drive towards deep cover for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad gets into position to take of full length aimed on the stumps, plays a drive to long on for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An off break ball on the off stump, Raghuwanshi works it off the pads, plays a confident flick shot towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, no run
Dot ball. , full length, on the stumps, Raghuwanshi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, good work in the field there.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, OUT
Run out. Run out !!, full length, on the stumps, Raghuwanshi goes forward, strikes flick shot towards deep mid wicket and sets off for a quick double, but it was a suicidal one. Dewald Brevis collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Aiden Markram was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out! [Decision reversed via DRS — not out]
Middle overs doing middle-over things. Runs in singles.
Noor Ahmad to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An on the stumps, Raghuwanshi gets into position, plays a confident cut towards deep cover for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Aiden Markram, 1 run
A legbreak on the off stump, Markram works it off the pads, plays a confident flick shot towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 leg bye
Leg bye. , good length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi goes forward, swats defensive shot, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Aiden Markram, 1 run
An on the off stump, Markram lines it up, plays a confident drive towards deep cover for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Raghuwanshi gives himself space to the slider at full length on the off stump, plays a cut to point for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Ahmad back into the attack. Markram works it off the pads and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, picked up at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of Hosein's quota — 4-0-49-0.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi is watchful, tucks it to the fielder at short cover.
Hosein bounces back! From 19 in the first over to just 6 — character shown.
Akeal Hosein to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Markram takes the off break ball, good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to long on for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An on the off stump, Raghuwanshi shows the full face, plays a confident defensive shot towards short cover for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 2 runs
Raghuwanshi works it off the pads and flicks off the off break ball, full length, picked up at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Akeal Hosein to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Markram works it off the pads and flicks off the off break ball, good length, picked up at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Fresh spell for Hosein. Raghuwanshi works it off the pads to the off break ball at full length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Halfway: LSG 117/4 at 11.7 an over. On this trajectory, LSG are looking at 234. Tracking well above the first innings rate of 8.5 — this surface is playing easier, or the batting has been superior. Inglis has been the key contributor — 81 off 33, with Pant adding 15. Overton (2/12 in 2.1 ov) has been the standout with the ball. Evenly poised. CSK have made inroads but LSG still have batting depth. The next five overs will tell us everything.
Two gone tight. Overton chokes the rate.
Jamie Overton to Aiden Markram, no run
Dot ball. Inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Markram shows the full face, slashes defensive shot towards short mid wicket, fielded sharply, nothing on it.
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
A fast ball on the off stump, Raghuwanshi gets behind the line, plays a confident defensive shot towards point for 1 run.
At this rate, Lucknow Super Giants are on track for 232. That would be a big total.
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 wide
Wide. Fast ball yorker on the leg stump, Sails wide of the leg-stump, well wide. Umpire signals wide.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, OUT
Bowled. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pant stands tall and tries to take it on but mistimes it. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps — out!
Trouble for LSG. Two down in 3 balls — the bowlers are on top.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs
Overton delivers fast ball at good length, Pant goes forward and plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jamie Overton to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Markram works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, OUT
Caught. Slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, Inglis shows quick hands to try a high-risk ramp shot, edged held cleanly by Sanju Samson.
Inglis caught by Samson off Overton for 81 off 33 at a strike rate of 245. 91 needed off 65 at this point. Required rate 8.4.
Overton strikes and that is two quick wickets! LSG under pressure.
Boundaries flowing — batting side finding gaps.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, FOUR
Four. , good length, on the off stump, Pant spots it early, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. All along the ground, four!
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs
Pant meets it well to take of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a drive to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis takes the legbreak, good length on the off stump, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the off stump, Inglis stays solid, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, too late on it, beaten by the shape.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Flipper, full length, on the stumps, Inglis keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, just too good for the batter.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Legbreak, full length, on the stumps. Inglis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover — cleanly struck, boundary.
Middle overs chugging along without a headline.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. , full length, on the stumps, Pant goes forward and dabs it, cut off cleanly, no run on.
Pant struggling — 7 off 8 (SR 88).
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pant lines it up, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, nowhere near it, good ball.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Pant adjusts quickly, guides it nicely to deep fine leg region, and that is four! No stopping that one.
Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis works it off the pads and flicks off the fast ball, fulltoss, picked up at mid on for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, 1 run
Pant is ready for it and plays the pull off the fast ball, good length, picked up at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Into the attack for the first time, Overton. Inglis commits to the shot to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a hook to deep square leg for 1 run.
Middle overs doing middle-over things. Runs in singles.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. 3 in a row now. Slider, good length, on the off stump, Pant stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, nowhere near it, good ball.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the off stump, Pant shows the full face, dabs it with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. Arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Pant is watchful, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, too much on that delivery, can't lay bat on it.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs
Pant takes the legbreak, good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Nicholas Pooran, OUT
Caught. Legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pooran goes after it, goes for slog sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air to Sarfaraz Khan, holds on to the catch! Out! Pooran is gone.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Ahmad into the attack. Inglis is inventive to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook reverse sweep, edged, and the ball sails towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
LSG have posted 91/1 in the powerplay at 15.2 an over. That is an excellent powerplay — well above par for this format. Inglis has been a one-man show — 73 off 25 (80% of the runs), 6 sixes included. The other batters have barely contributed. Kamboj (1/30 in 2.2 ov) got the key breakthrough. CSK have a foothold with 1 wicket. The battle between rebuilding and accelerating will define the middle overs.
Kamboj removes Marsh — PP breakthrough.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, no run
Powerplay closes here. Dot ball. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pooran is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards short cover, well fielded, denies the single.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis works it off the pads to the fast ball at yorker on the leg stump, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 1 wide
Wide. Full length, on the off stump, Well outside off.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis stays balanced, connects beautifully, inside out shot over deep cover — Clean as they come, six!
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 5 no ball
Four !! Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis presents the full face, plays drive in the air to long off. Pierces the field, four runs! Umpire signals it a no ball !
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Inglis uses the pace, trying to hit ramp shot, but the ball shapes away late, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run
Pooran is up for it to the fast ball at back of length on the leg stump, plays a hook to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Mitchell Marsh, OUT
Caught. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Marsh goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards deep mid wicket, but the ball takes it cleanly by Dewald Brevis. Marsh is out.
Inglis brings up his fifty off 21.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hosein sends down a sharp delivery, Inglis goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Inglis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover — finds the gap, four runs.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Off break ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis picks up the length, connects beautifully, pull over deep mid wicket — Sailing into the stands, six! — 15 off the over and counting.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Inglis waits for it, guides it nicely to deep fine leg region, fielder had no chance, four.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Inglis finding his range. Off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Inglis goes forward, it to the long off, beats the dive, boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Hosein back into the attack. An off break ball on the off stump, Marsh meets it well, plays a confident drive towards mid off for 1 run.
Back-to-back big overs. Chase finds its gear.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. The drive again. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis presents the full face, plays drive in the air to long off. Pierces the field, four runs!
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis gets in line, slashes drive towards mid off, good work in the field there. — Inglis closing in on fifty.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the stumps. Inglis picks up the length and unleashes a spectacular pull to long on — Over the ropes in a flash, maximum. — fifty partnership up.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, and Inglis hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Two on the trot. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Inglis reverses the blade, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man — all along the ground, four!
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Inglis gets in line, plays drive in the air to deep point. And the fielder can only watch. Four!
Kamboj gets a bruising introduction.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis works it off the pads to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis improvises, connects beautifully, reverse sweep over third man — Clean as they come, six! — that's 15 off this over so far.
Perfect partnership balance — Inglis attacking (SR 322), Marsh holding fort (SR 113).
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 2 runs
Inglis works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Inglis spots it early, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Anshul Kamboj to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Marsh stays compact to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged, and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Mitchell Marsh, SIX
Kamboj into the attack. Six. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Marsh meets it well, connects beautifully, drive over long on — Flat, fast, gone, maximum!
Powerplay overs — setting a platform.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Inglis finds room, tries to hit cut, tries to fend it off, misses it completely — well bowled.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the off stump. Inglis is inventive and unleashes a spectacular reverse sweep to third man — No coming back, maximum!
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Marsh opens up to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a cut to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. Inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marsh lines it up, tucks drive to the fielder at short cover.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. Inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marsh shows the full face, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, seams, and the bat finds nothing.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Marsh is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards point, fielded sharply, nothing on it.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, 1 wide
Into the attack for the first time, Choudhary. Wide. Back of length, on the off stump, Well outside off.
Field can't stop the ball. Chase shifts gear.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Inglis goes back, guides it nicely to deep mid wicket region, and the fielder can only watch. Four! — 16 off the over and counting.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Two on the trot. Off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis backs himself and caresses slog sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Off break ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis reads it off the hand, connects beautifully, over long on — Into the crowd, six runs.
Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Marsh goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a drive to long off for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the stumps, Marsh works it off the pads, tucks flick shot to the fielder at square leg.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Hosein opens the attack. Hosein delivers off break ball at good length, Inglis reads it off the hand, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Toss
CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first
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203/8(20)

CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first
Chennai Super Kings need 157 from 96 balls
Batting side ahead of the curve, no alarms.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 200.00 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 1 | 12.00 | |
| 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
Ov 1 · Productive — 11 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 2 · Big over! 15 runs (2 boundaries)
Ov 3 · 9 runs (2 boundaries)
LIVE · Ov 4 · 12 runs but 1W fall (2 boundaries)
203 on the board. LSG have set a massive target — the kind that changes body language in the dressing room. Inglis's 81 off 33 (SR 245) was the innings that held everything together, with Ahamad (43 off 25) providing the support act. The bowling was a collective effort — Overton (3/35 in 4.1 ov), Kamboj (3/47 in 4.2 ov), Ahmad (1/24 in 4 ov) all contributed. The middle-overs squeeze did the damage — 4 wickets between overs 7 and 15 sucked the momentum out of the innings. CSK need 204 to win. And CSK are among the best chasers in the league — they will fancy this. The innings break will be full of numbers, plans, and second-guessing — but this game will be decided by nerve, not arithmetic.
Innings closed.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, SIX
Six. Kamboj on a hat-trick. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Ahamad gets into position, connects beautifully, pull over deep mid wicket — Into the crowd, six runs. — Ahamad closing in on fifty.
Anshul Kamboj to Mohammad Shami, OUT
Run out. Run out !! Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Shami watches it onto the bat, slams it towards and sets off for a run, but it was a suicidal one. Kamboj runs Shami out, Samson's throw does the work.!
Out for a duck off the first delivery. Shami won't want to see that replay.
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, OUT
Bowled. Fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, A bold move from Singh as batter is quick to react and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. BOWLED!
Through the gate! Singh plays all around it — timber!
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad. Fast ball
Back of length, Shahbaz Ahamad tried to pull — edged to short cover — a quick single.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ahamad stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, the angle wins out, beaten.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, 2 runs
Kamboj back into the attack. Ahamad spots it early to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
8 off 5. Land on the target exactly and the game ties — Super Over scenario.
Overton leaks in the death. Chase stays in touch.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Overton delivers fast ball at full length, Ahamad goes forward and plays the shot, straight to mid on for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Ahamad stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, the ball does too much, beaten!
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Ahamad is ready for the width, hits cut in the gap towards third man — away for four, well struck. — that's 16 off this over so far.
The momentum has swung dramatically. From squeeze to six-hitting — this match has everything.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, 2 runs
Ahamad picks up the length and plays the pull off the fast ball, back of length, fielded at long on for 2 runs.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, SIX
Six. Boundaries flowing. Fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Ahamad lines it up, connects beautifully, pull over long off — Clean as they come, six!
Ahamad clears the rope off Overton over long off. The chase needed 23 coming in; it's 17 now, and the probability sits at 28% for the chasing side — up from 7%. Overton's figures were 3/24 two overs ago; they read 3/30 now.
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, FOUR
Fresh spell for Overton. Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Ahamad gives himself space, plays cut in the air to deep mid wicket. Finds the gap, four runs.
Final overs ahead — this is where totals are made.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad uses the pace to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook ramp shot, edged, and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Ahamad keeps it tight and tucks it toward the fielder.
Mukesh Choudhary to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Choudhary delivers fast ball at full length, Singh goes forward and plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Himmat Singh, 1 wide
Wide. Fast ball fulltoss, on the off stump, Well outside off.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad lines it up to the fast ball at full length on the off stump, plays a drive to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the stumps. Ahamad backs himself and unleashes a spectacular slog sweep to deep square leg — That has gone a long way. Six!
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Second spell now for Choudhary. Dot ball. Fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Ahamad stays compact, dabs it, cleanly gathered, kept in.
Field spreads, batters line up the big shots.
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Singh adjusts quickly, it to the deep cover, and that is four! No stopping that one.
End of the seventeenth over, 166 on the board. 34 off the last four for a 200 finish.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad is into the shot early to the fast ball at yorker on the off stump, plays a drive to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Singh works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Kamboj delivers fast ball at yorker, Ahamad is ready for it, plays the shot, straight to short cover for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, Ahamad picks up the length early to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Ahamad struggling — 7 off 8 (SR 88).
Anshul Kamboj to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Kamboj returns to bowl. Singh takes the fast ball, full length on the off stump, plays a defensive shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ahmad finishes with 4-0-24-1.
Noor Ahmad to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Legbreak, good length, on the off stump, and Ahamad hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
N Ahmad's figures: 1/24 in 4 ov — outstanding spell.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, 1 run
Singh is watchful to take of full length aimed on the off stump, plays a defensive shot to short cover for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, no run
Dot ball. Slider, good length, on the off stump, Singh keeps it tight and tucks it toward the fielder.
Noor Ahmad to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad works it off the pads to the legbreak at good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to square leg for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, 3 runs
Singh goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, straight to deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Himmat Singh, no run
Ahmad back into the attack. Dot ball. Legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Singh gives himself space, tucks cut to the fielder at point.
LSG are 152/5 heading into the death. On current trajectory: 203. Inglis has been the backbone — 81 off 33, with Raghuwanshi contributing 17 off 16. Overton (3/18 in 3.1 ov) has been the biggest threat, supported by Ahmad (1/19 in 3 ov). LSG need to be clinical — find boundaries but do not give wickets away cheaply. If the set batsmen survive the death, 203+ is on the cards.
Raghuwanshi falls to Overton on 18 (18).
Jamie Overton to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Ahamad goes forward, dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Jamie Overton to Himmat Singh, 1 leg bye
Leg bye. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Singh works it off the pads, aims to slam flick shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
At this rate, Lucknow Super Giants are on track for 203. That would be a big total.
Jamie Overton to Himmat Singh, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the off stump. Singh is onto it quickly and unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket — No coming back, maximum!
First six in 9 overs!
Jamie Overton to Himmat Singh, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Singh picks up the length early to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, OUT
Caught. Reverse swing, good length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi holds the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards mid off, but the ball pouched without fuss by Urvil Patel. Raghuwanshi is out.
J Overton on fire! Three wickets!
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, no run
Overton returns to bowl. Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi opens the face, trying to hit uppercut, but the ball shapes away late, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
Quiet over in the engine room of the innings.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ahamad keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, beaten all ends up!
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Raghuwanshi works it off the pads to take of good length aimed on the stumps, plays a flick shot to long on for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Raghuwanshi goes forward, it to the deep cover, timed to perfection, races to the rope.
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 2 runs
Raghuwanshi gets into position and plays the cut off the outswinger, back of length, finds deep square leg for 2 runs.
Mukesh Choudhary to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad lines it up to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a drive to deep cover for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Second spell now for Choudhary. Raghuwanshi lines it up to the fast ball at full length on the stumps, plays a drive to mid off for 1 run.
Middle overs chugging along without a headline.
Akeal Hosein to Shahbaz Ahamad, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ahamad is ready for the width, plays cut in the air to deep mid wicket. Fielder had no chance, four.
First boundary in 24 balls! That was needed.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An on the off stump, Raghuwanshi gets in line, plays a confident drive towards deep cover for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Shahbaz Ahamad, 1 run
Ahamad gets into position to take of full length aimed on the stumps, plays a drive to long on for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An off break ball on the off stump, Raghuwanshi works it off the pads, plays a confident flick shot towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, no run
Dot ball. , full length, on the stumps, Raghuwanshi goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, good work in the field there.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, OUT
Run out. Run out !!, full length, on the stumps, Raghuwanshi goes forward, strikes flick shot towards deep mid wicket and sets off for a quick double, but it was a suicidal one. Dewald Brevis collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Aiden Markram was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out! [Decision reversed via DRS — not out]
Middle overs doing middle-over things. Runs in singles.
Noor Ahmad to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An on the stumps, Raghuwanshi gets into position, plays a confident cut towards deep cover for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Aiden Markram, 1 run
A legbreak on the off stump, Markram works it off the pads, plays a confident flick shot towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 leg bye
Leg bye. , good length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi goes forward, swats defensive shot, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Aiden Markram, 1 run
An on the off stump, Markram lines it up, plays a confident drive towards deep cover for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Raghuwanshi gives himself space to the slider at full length on the off stump, plays a cut to point for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Ahmad back into the attack. Markram works it off the pads and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, picked up at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of Hosein's quota — 4-0-49-0.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the off stump, Raghuwanshi is watchful, tucks it to the fielder at short cover.
Hosein bounces back! From 19 in the first over to just 6 — character shown.
Akeal Hosein to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Markram takes the off break ball, good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to long on for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
An on the off stump, Raghuwanshi shows the full face, plays a confident defensive shot towards short cover for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 2 runs
Raghuwanshi works it off the pads and flicks off the off break ball, full length, picked up at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Akeal Hosein to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Markram works it off the pads and flicks off the off break ball, good length, picked up at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
Fresh spell for Hosein. Raghuwanshi works it off the pads to the off break ball at full length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Halfway: LSG 117/4 at 11.7 an over. On this trajectory, LSG are looking at 234. Tracking well above the first innings rate of 8.5 — this surface is playing easier, or the batting has been superior. Inglis has been the key contributor — 81 off 33, with Pant adding 15. Overton (2/12 in 2.1 ov) has been the standout with the ball. Evenly poised. CSK have made inroads but LSG still have batting depth. The next five overs will tell us everything.
Two gone tight. Overton chokes the rate.
Jamie Overton to Aiden Markram, no run
Dot ball. Inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Markram shows the full face, slashes defensive shot towards short mid wicket, fielded sharply, nothing on it.
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 run
A fast ball on the off stump, Raghuwanshi gets behind the line, plays a confident defensive shot towards point for 1 run.
At this rate, Lucknow Super Giants are on track for 232. That would be a big total.
Jamie Overton to Akshat Raghuwanshi, 1 wide
Wide. Fast ball yorker on the leg stump, Sails wide of the leg-stump, well wide. Umpire signals wide.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, OUT
Bowled. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pant stands tall and tries to take it on but mistimes it. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps — out!
Trouble for LSG. Two down in 3 balls — the bowlers are on top.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs
Overton delivers fast ball at good length, Pant goes forward and plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jamie Overton to Aiden Markram, 1 run
Markram works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, OUT
Caught. Slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, Inglis shows quick hands to try a high-risk ramp shot, edged held cleanly by Sanju Samson.
Inglis caught by Samson off Overton for 81 off 33 at a strike rate of 245. 91 needed off 65 at this point. Required rate 8.4.
Overton strikes and that is two quick wickets! LSG under pressure.
Boundaries flowing — batting side finding gaps.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, FOUR
Four. , good length, on the off stump, Pant spots it early, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. All along the ground, four!
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs
Pant meets it well to take of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a drive to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis takes the legbreak, good length on the off stump, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the off stump, Inglis stays solid, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, too late on it, beaten by the shape.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Flipper, full length, on the stumps, Inglis keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, just too good for the batter.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Legbreak, full length, on the stumps. Inglis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover — cleanly struck, boundary.
Middle overs chugging along without a headline.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. , full length, on the stumps, Pant goes forward and dabs it, cut off cleanly, no run on.
Pant struggling — 7 off 8 (SR 88).
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pant lines it up, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, nowhere near it, good ball.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Pant adjusts quickly, guides it nicely to deep fine leg region, and that is four! No stopping that one.
Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis works it off the pads and flicks off the fast ball, fulltoss, picked up at mid on for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Rishabh Pant, 1 run
Pant is ready for it and plays the pull off the fast ball, good length, picked up at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Into the attack for the first time, Overton. Inglis commits to the shot to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a hook to deep square leg for 1 run.
Middle overs doing middle-over things. Runs in singles.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. 3 in a row now. Slider, good length, on the off stump, Pant stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, nowhere near it, good ball.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the off stump, Pant shows the full face, dabs it with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, no run
Dot ball. Arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Pant is watchful, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, too much on that delivery, can't lay bat on it.
Noor Ahmad to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs
Pant takes the legbreak, good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Noor Ahmad to Nicholas Pooran, OUT
Caught. Legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pooran goes after it, goes for slog sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air to Sarfaraz Khan, holds on to the catch! Out! Pooran is gone.
Noor Ahmad to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Ahmad into the attack. Inglis is inventive to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook reverse sweep, edged, and the ball sails towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
LSG have posted 91/1 in the powerplay at 15.2 an over. That is an excellent powerplay — well above par for this format. Inglis has been a one-man show — 73 off 25 (80% of the runs), 6 sixes included. The other batters have barely contributed. Kamboj (1/30 in 2.2 ov) got the key breakthrough. CSK have a foothold with 1 wicket. The battle between rebuilding and accelerating will define the middle overs.
Kamboj removes Marsh — PP breakthrough.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, no run
Powerplay closes here. Dot ball. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pooran is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards short cover, well fielded, denies the single.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis works it off the pads to the fast ball at yorker on the leg stump, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 1 wide
Wide. Full length, on the off stump, Well outside off.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis stays balanced, connects beautifully, inside out shot over deep cover — Clean as they come, six!
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 5 no ball
Four !! Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis presents the full face, plays drive in the air to long off. Pierces the field, four runs! Umpire signals it a no ball !
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Inglis uses the pace, trying to hit ramp shot, but the ball shapes away late, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
Anshul Kamboj to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run
Pooran is up for it to the fast ball at back of length on the leg stump, plays a hook to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Mitchell Marsh, OUT
Caught. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Marsh goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards deep mid wicket, but the ball takes it cleanly by Dewald Brevis. Marsh is out.
Inglis brings up his fifty off 21.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Hosein sends down a sharp delivery, Inglis goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Inglis goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover — finds the gap, four runs.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Off break ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis picks up the length, connects beautifully, pull over deep mid wicket — Sailing into the stands, six! — 15 off the over and counting.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Inglis waits for it, guides it nicely to deep fine leg region, fielder had no chance, four.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Inglis finding his range. Off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Inglis goes forward, it to the long off, beats the dive, boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Hosein back into the attack. An off break ball on the off stump, Marsh meets it well, plays a confident drive towards mid off for 1 run.
Back-to-back big overs. Chase finds its gear.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. The drive again. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis presents the full face, plays drive in the air to long off. Pierces the field, four runs!
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis gets in line, slashes drive towards mid off, good work in the field there. — Inglis closing in on fifty.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the stumps. Inglis picks up the length and unleashes a spectacular pull to long on — Over the ropes in a flash, maximum. — fifty partnership up.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, and Inglis hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Two on the trot. Fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Inglis reverses the blade, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man — all along the ground, four!
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Inglis gets in line, plays drive in the air to deep point. And the fielder can only watch. Four!
Kamboj gets a bruising introduction.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Inglis works it off the pads to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis improvises, connects beautifully, reverse sweep over third man — Clean as they come, six! — that's 15 off this over so far.
Perfect partnership balance — Inglis attacking (SR 322), Marsh holding fort (SR 113).
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, 2 runs
Inglis works it off the pads to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a flick shot to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Anshul Kamboj to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Inglis spots it early, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Anshul Kamboj to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Marsh stays compact to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged, and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
Anshul Kamboj to Mitchell Marsh, SIX
Kamboj into the attack. Six. Fast ball lands right on the off stump, Marsh meets it well, connects beautifully, drive over long on — Flat, fast, gone, maximum!
Powerplay overs — setting a platform.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, no run
Dot ball. Outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Inglis finds room, tries to hit cut, tries to fend it off, misses it completely — well bowled.
Mukesh Choudhary to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Fast ball on the off stump. Inglis is inventive and unleashes a spectacular reverse sweep to third man — No coming back, maximum!
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Marsh opens up to the fast ball at good length on the off stump, plays a cut to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. Inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marsh lines it up, tucks drive to the fielder at short cover.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. Inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Marsh shows the full face, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, seams, and the bat finds nothing.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. Fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Marsh is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards point, fielded sharply, nothing on it.
Mukesh Choudhary to Mitchell Marsh, 1 wide
Into the attack for the first time, Choudhary. Wide. Back of length, on the off stump, Well outside off.
Field can't stop the ball. Chase shifts gear.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Inglis goes back, guides it nicely to deep mid wicket region, and the fielder can only watch. Four! — 16 off the over and counting.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, FOUR
Four. Two on the trot. Off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Inglis backs himself and caresses slog sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, SIX
Six. Off break ball lands right on the off stump, Inglis reads it off the hand, connects beautifully, over long on — Into the crowd, six runs.
Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run
Marsh goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a drive to long off for 1 run.
Akeal Hosein to Mitchell Marsh, no run
Dot ball. , good length, on the stumps, Marsh works it off the pads, tucks flick shot to the fielder at square leg.
Akeal Hosein to Josh Inglis, 1 run
Hosein opens the attack. Hosein delivers off break ball at good length, Inglis reads it off the hand, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Toss
CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first
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