Hardik Pandya's stellar batting performance of 21 runs from just 8 balls, saw MI beat rivals CSK for the first time in four attempts.
Hardik Pandya's stellar batting performance of 21 runs from just 8 balls, saw MI beat rivals CSK for the first time in four attempts.
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MI did not have a great start with their bowling, but they finally got the breakthrough when Vinay Kumar scalped the wicket of Brendon McCullum in the 4th over.
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Raina and du Plessis failed to make an impact with their batting for CSK. But MS Dhoni came out and took matters into his own hands, as the CSK skipper saw the innings through for his team, posting a total of 158 with his 32-ball 39.
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Pawan Negi played a blinder of an innings, as the CSK youngster scored a quickfire 17-ball 36 to help his team to a total of 158 at the end of 20 overs.
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Parthiv Patel and Lendl Simmons gave MI a perfect start in their run chase as they posted 84 runs in their opening partnership.
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CSK briefly got back into the game after three quick wickets, but MI quickly turned the match in their favour thanks to innings from Ambati Rayadu and Hardik Pandya.
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CSK had their fortress breached, as Hardik Pandya's quickfire 8-ball 21 guided MI to a well deserved victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
