Twitter Reactions: Calm-headed MS Dhoni scripts another thrilling win for CSK

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went from strength to strength in this edition’s Indian Premier League (IPL). The team, captained by MS Dhoni, was in trouble during the run-chase, nevertheless, won by four wickets in the last delivery. Subsequently, they strengthened their position at the top of the points table. In the meantime, the Royals’ campaign in the tournament went from bad to worse.

Royals huff and puff

The Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first and the Royals ended up scoring 151 for seven in 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler played their strokes freely, but both perished in quick succession. Even as Buttler fell prey to Shardul Thakur after getting 23 runs off 10 balls, Rahane was trapped in front by Deepak Chahar. Mitchell Santner got rid of Sanju Samson in his very first over.

Even Steve Smith and Rahul Tripathi got into the double figures only to be nipped out by Ravindra Jadeja. From RR’s perspective, no one could go and score big. However, everyone chipped in with useful scores in the lower order that helped RR to the competitive total. Ben Stokes, Riyan Parag, Jofra Archer and Shreyas Gopal churned out short, yet vital contributions of 28, 16, 13 and 19 respectively.

Chennai prevail in the cliffhanger

The Super Kings got off to a horrendous start as CSK slumped to 24 for four in 5.5 overs. Dhawal Kulkarni knocked over Shane Watson to strike first blood. Thereafter, Suresh Raina got out to a direct throw from Jofra Archer. Faf du Plessis was nipped out by Jaydev Unadkat. Then Archer came to the party and pinned Kedar Jadhav. After the stutter, Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni took the onus on themselves.

The duo added 95 runs in 71 balls to inject momentum into the innings and most importantly, got the visitors to a decent position. Ben Stokes removed Rayudu after he scored 57 runs from 47 balls with two fours and three sixes. Dhoni scored a half-century, but a superlative Yorker from Stokes dismissed him. After his wicket, Mitchell Santner got CSK home with an over-boundary over long-on off Stokes.

Here is how Twitter reacted

What a tournament this IPL is …. unbelievable matches … yesterday mumbai and now CSK ..only better competition is the World Cup

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 11, 2019

Unedifying to see @msdhoni lose his cool the way he did in the last over, storming on to the field to demand a no-ball. Even if right in his assessment of the delivery, wrong to be so demonstrative IMO

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 11, 2019

How good Mitch Santner 🏄🏻‍♂️👏👏👏. #IPL2019

— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) April 11, 2019

Dramatic last over that. Seen it all #CSKvsRR

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 11, 2019

What do we reckon, no ball…? a better replay would have helped mind… #ipl2019 pic.twitter.com/qNKZmukKNz

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) April 11, 2019

Unbelievable game.. @ChennaiIPL

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) April 11, 2019

Is daar Krieket aan? #masters 😀

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) April 11, 2019

Stokes desperate efforts to lose the match finally bore fruits. No-balls, wide, length balls in the slot.. Abysmal last over, frankly #RRvCSK #IPL2019

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) April 11, 2019

Its all about the intent. All about the mind. Never thought Dhoni would turn out to be @ChennaiIPL's leading run getter at this stage of the IPL. 4/24 when he walked in. He may not have batted through to take CSK home but this is Incredibly Special being his 100th win #RRvCSK

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) April 11, 2019

Umpiring this season has deteriorated! Some times you feel what do you play for, the cup or the fair play award? #RRvCSK #VIVOIPL congratulations #msd for 100th win as captain. #GameBanayegaName

— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 11, 2019

Mad last over that 👀

— Tymal Mills (@tmills15) April 11, 2019

🤦🏾‍♀️ Stokes again will have nightmares of bowling the final over in India #RRvsCSK Meanwhile great striking by Mitch Santner 👏🏽👏🏽

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) April 11, 2019

Long live the IPL, long live T20 cricket! 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏#CSKvRR

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 11, 2019

This is not a good look for the game … No place at all for a Captain to storm onto the pitch from the Dugout … !! #IPL

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 11, 2019

Ben Stokes, taking worldie catches and losing in the last over. Forever destined to repeat his career over, and over, and over again. Prometheus-esque. #IPL2019 #RRvCSK

— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) April 11, 2019

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