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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (Image Credit: Twitter/IPL)
In the 12th game of the ongoing IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians locked horns at the Wankhede Stadium. In the game, the four-time winners had lost the services of Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali. On the other hand, Mumbai lost the services of Jofra Archer. Meanwhile, CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first, handing debut caps to Ajinkya Rahane and Sisanda Magala.
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With the bat, MI skipper Rohit Sharma (21) and Ishan Kishan (32) provided an explosive start. However, both players failed to put up a big score. This proved costly for the team as their middle and lower order collapsed. From 64/2, the team was reduced to 131/8. The likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner broke the back of Chennai's batting. They combined for five wickets. For Mumbai, Tim David (31) and Hrithik Shokeen (18*) helped the team reach 157/8.
Chennai Super Kings dominated the chase on the back of Ajinkya Rahane
In reply, the Super Kings had a poor start as Devon Conway got played in the first over. However, this brought Ajinkya Rahane to the crease. The former India Test vice-captain took everyone by surprise with his batting. He scored a 19-ball 50 including seven fours and three sixes. This makes it the fastest fifty of the season.
He ended up with 61 off just 27 balls. On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad, the in-form player was playing the second fiddle. After Rahane's wicket, Shivam Dube came out and played some shots to keep the team ahead in the chase. In the end, Gaikwad remained unbeaten at 40 off 36 balls and is currently the Orange Cap holder for most runs in the tournament.
On the other hand, impact sub, Ambati Rayudu was looking to end the game as soon as possible as he scored 20 off 16 balls. In the end, the Kings won the game by seven wickets in hand and 11 balls remaining.
This is how Twitter reacted
How good was that 50 from @ajinkyarahane88 !!! As sweet as they come!! 🤟 #IPL2023 #CSKvMI #Yellove
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 8, 2023
Tushar Deshpande.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 8, 2023
Ajinkya Rahane.
Shivam Dube.
The Mumbai players doing well against Mumbai today… #CSKvMI
The vibe is back and so is CSK! 💛#CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/qGJghGbjHu
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 8, 2023
Chennai move into the top 4 of the #IPL2023 table with a dominant over arch rivals Mumbai Indians. Looks like Rohit Sharma and his squad has not yet come out of the horrors of the previous season. #MIvsCSK #IPL2023 #AjinkyaRahane
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 8, 2023
One one end - yes, it was an outstanding win for @ChennaiIPL but it was the second consecutive flat performance from @mipaltan . Their senior Indian batters HAVE to step up. They looked FLAT AGAIN! #MIvsCSK #CSKvsMI #CSK #MI
— RK (@RK_sports) April 8, 2023
I believe in you, we all believe in you come back stronger, my God - Rohit Sharma. pic.twitter.com/VSB2A4gvbz
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 8, 2023
I Think @Ruutu1331 Innings Was Showed His Game Awareness And Adaptability,He Saw Rahane Hitting Those Sweet Also His Timing Was Not Good,So He Play Waiting Game And Finished Not Out!!
— Vinoth (@VinoD7Offl) April 8, 2023
Rutu A CSK Legend Already!!#Dhoni #ChennaiSuperKings #Rahane #Ruturaj
#RohitSharma𓃵 waching dhoni- criticised bowler bounces black style to leave rohit sharma shell-shocked with a scorcher
— manvijeta Sondhi (@S17735Sondhi) April 8, 2023
Rohit Sharma the underrated finished player 😂 W......? 🙌#RohitSharma𓃵 #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/gyLSd0VMMj
— Virat x Prabhas (@sankya_96k) April 8, 2023
@surya_14kumar bhau bring back the goti look from the previous seasons!!
— Vignesh (@IyerVignesh2) April 8, 2023
turn on the swag!!
Just one good knock away!#MIvCSK