IPL 2021, RR vs CSK LIVE UPDATES: Rajasthan wins by 7 wickets
Oct 2, 2021, 11:20 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals continues to stay in the race for IPL 2021 playoffs. However, with Chennai Super Kings in front, things look difficult for RR. Here, we present the live updates of this clash.
11:19 PM
RR wins by 7 wickets
RR wins by seven wickets, as it's Dube and Phillips who see the side through. Samson was the last man to fall for 28 to Thakur. Read full match report....
RR 190/3 (17.3). Batting: Dube 64 (42), Phillips 14 (8).
10:58 PM
Dube scores maiden IPL 50, 25 needed off 30
The same story continues, as it's RR's game to lose. Meanwhile, Dube has scored his maiden IPL half-century. 25 needed off 30.
RR 165/2 (15). Batting: Samson 28 (23), Dube 54 (35).
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10:43 PM
RR keeps moving ahead, 49 needed off 48
No further harm done, as Samson and Dube are taking the attack to the CSK bowlers. 49 needed off 48.
RR 141/2 (12). Batting: Samson 20 (16), Dube 41 (24).
10:28 PM
Jaiswal falls for 50, 86 needed off 66
The second wicket is down, as Jaiswal has departed right after scoring his half-century. Nevertheless, RR still has the upper hand, as Samson and Dube are controlling the chase. 86 needed off 66.
OUT! Jaiswal c Dhoni b Asif 50 (21). RR 104/2 (9). Batting: Samson 16 (12), Dube 11 (10).
9:54 PM
RR openers nail it, Jaiswal slams 19-ball 50
The RR openers have nailed it, scoring 81 in the PP itself, its highest in the tournament, while Jaiswal slammed his maiden IPL half-century in just 19 balls. However, Lewis has been dismissed by pacer Thakur, as RR still has work to do. 107 needed off 84.
OUT! Lewis c Hazlewood b Thakur 27 (12). RR 81/1 (6). Batting: Jaiswal 50 (20), Samson 3 (3).
9:54 PM
RR openers off to explosive start
RR openers are off to an explosive start, with Lewis and Jaiswal wreaking havoc. CSK bowlers look clueless right now, but for how long?
RR 41/0 (3). Batting: Jaiswal 27 (12), Lewis 14 (6).
9:29 PM
RR needs 190 to win, Gaikwad slams maiden IPL ton
CSK finishes in 189/4, but most importantly, Gaikwad slams his maiden IPL ton, as he gets it through a six off the final ball of the innings by pacer Rahman. 190 to win for RR, as CSK might have already won this clash.
CSK 189/4 (20). Batting: Gaikwad 101 (60), Jadeja 32 (15).
9:14 PM
Rayudu falls for 2, Gaikwad approaches ton
The fourth wicket goes down, as Raydu departs to pacer Sakariya for a mere couple. However, Gaikwad is in the mood, en route to his maiden IPL century.
OUT! Rayudu c Phillips b Sakariya 2 (4). CSK 155/4 (18). Batting: Gaikwad 93 (57), Jadeja 8 (6).
8:51 PM
Tewatia gets rid of Moeen for 21
The third wicket is down, as spinner Tewatia gets Moeen stumped for 21. But CSK seems to be in an aggressive form, as Gaikwad has scored his seventh IPL half-century. 150-plus could be on the cards.
OUT! Moeen st Samson b Tewatia 21 (17). CSK 116/3 (15). Batting: Gaikwad 64 (47), Rayudu 1 (2).
8:33 PM
Gaikwad and Moeen keep up CSK's pace
No further harm done, as Gaikwad and Moeen are ensuring CSK doesn't succumb to pressure.
CSK 83/2 (12). Batting: Gaikwad 47 (39), Moeen 7 (9).
8:20 PM
Du Plessis and Raina depart
A couple of setbacks for CSK, as du Plessis and Raina have departed. Can RR pile more pressure hereon?
OUT! du Plessis st Samson b Tewatia 25 (19), Raina c Dube b Tewatia 3 (5). CSK 59/2 (9). Batting: Gaikwad 30 (29), Moeen 1 (1).
8:03 PM
CSK openers have a top Powerplay
The steady start by the CSK openers continues, as RR pacers have hardly troubled them so far.
CSK 44/0 (6). Batting: Du Plessis 24 (17), Gaikwad 20 (19).
7:45 PM
CSK openers off to steady start
It has been a steady start by the CSK openers. RR pacers have been good, but have missed out on the breakthrough yet.
CSK 20/0 (3). Batting: Du Plessis 4 (5), Gaikwad 16 (13).
7:08 PM
RR elects to bowl
Toss: RR elects to bowl.
Samson: We would like to field first on this wicket. The past matches and the experience we have, it's easier to chase. It has always been the same for the past two-three years. You need to show the character, commitment towards the franchise. I want everyone to put in some great performances. We have made four changes.
Dhoni: We would have liked to bowl first because the wicket here will stay the same. We are one side that doesn't make many changes. Sam comes in for Bravo, and Asif comes in for Deepak. We are playing back-to-back games, so it's essential to keep the players fresh. It's better to rest them. The weather will keep getting better from now, and it will be the perfect weather during the World Cup.
Playing XI
RR: Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Singh, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya and Mustafizur Rahman.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c & wk)), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, KM Asif and Josh Hazlewood.
6:46 PM
Quick preview
Hello and welcome to Asianet Newsable's live coverage of Match 47 between former champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. While CSK has booked its place in the playoffs, it would fight for the top spot, as RR remains in the race, whereas a defeat for the side could severely dent its chances.
RR is ranked seventh in the table, registering four wins from 11 games and has amassed eight points. CSK, on the other hand, is placed on the top, with nine conquests from 11, and has 18 points.
LIVE SCORECARD: IPL 2021 - RR vs CSK
The two teams have faced each other in 25 situations, with CSK controlling a lead of 15-10, while in 24 games of IPL, CSK occupies a lead of 15-9. Of the three games played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between the two, RR spans 2-1, while they have played each other once in Abu Dhabi, and it was RR having the upper hand.
The Abu Dhabi weather is heated, with 36 degrees of temperature and 62% humidity. The pitch would be serving the batters, as has been its tradition this season. The team that wins the toss is likely to go for a chase, with some dew factor coming into play. Read the match preview here....
Catch all IPL 2021 updates here
Probable XI
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Evin Lewis, Sanju Samson (c & wk), David Miller, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Mahipal Lomror, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur Rahman and Tabraiz Shamsi.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Josh Hazlewood.
11:52 PM IST:
RR wins by seven wickets, as it's Dube and Phillips who see the side through. Samson was the last man to fall for 28 to Thakur. Read full match report....
RR 190/3 (17.3). Batting: Dube 64 (42), Phillips 14 (8).
11:03 PM IST:
The same story continues, as it's RR's game to lose. Meanwhile, Dube has scored his maiden IPL half-century. 25 needed off 30.
RR 165/2 (15). Batting: Samson 28 (23), Dube 54 (35).
. brings up his 5️⃣0️⃣ 👏👏
A power-packed knock from the left-hander 🔥 🔥
Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/dRp6k449yy pic.twitter.com/zhVr1a8hBg
10:44 PM IST:
No further harm done, as Samson and Dube are taking the attack to the CSK bowlers. 49 needed off 48.
RR 141/2 (12). Batting: Samson 20 (16), Dube 41 (24).
10:29 PM IST:
The second wicket is down, as Jaiswal has departed right after scoring his half-century. Nevertheless, RR still has the upper hand, as Samson and Dube are controlling the chase. 86 needed off 66.
OUT! Jaiswal c Dhoni b Asif 50 (21). RR 104/2 (9). Batting: Samson 16 (12), Dube 11 (10).
10:17 PM IST:
The RR openers have nailed it, scoring 81 in the PP itself, its highest in the tournament, while Jaiswal slammed his maiden IPL half-century in just 19 balls. However, Lewis has been dismissed by pacer Thakur, as RR still has work to do. 107 needed off 84.
OUT! Lewis c Hazlewood b Thakur 27 (12). RR 81/1 (6). Batting: Jaiswal 50 (20), Samson 3 (3).
9:54 PM IST:
RR openers are off to an explosive start, with Lewis and Jaiswal wreaking havoc. CSK bowlers look clueless right now, but for how long?
RR 41/0 (3). Batting: Jaiswal 27 (12), Lewis 14 (6).
9:39 PM IST:
CSK finishes in 189/4, but most importantly, Gaikwad slams his maiden IPL ton, as he gets it through a six off the final ball of the innings by pacer Rahman. 190 to win for RR, as CSK might have already won this clash.
CSK 189/4 (20). Batting: Gaikwad 101 (60), Jadeja 32 (15).
9:14 PM IST:
The fourth wicket goes down, as Raydu departs to pacer Sakariya for a mere couple. However, Gaikwad is in the mood, en route to his maiden IPL century.
OUT! Rayudu c Phillips b Sakariya 2 (4). CSK 155/4 (18). Batting: Gaikwad 93 (57), Jadeja 8 (6).
8:51 PM IST:
The third wicket is down, as spinner Tewatia gets Moeen stumped for 21. But CSK seems to be in an aggressive form, as Gaikwad has scored his seventh IPL half-century. 150-plus could be on the cards.
OUT! Moeen st Samson b Tewatia 21 (17). CSK 116/3 (15). Batting: Gaikwad 64 (47), Rayudu 1 (2).
8:33 PM IST:
No further harm done, as Gaikwad and Moeen are ensuring CSK doesn't succumb to pressure.
CSK 83/2 (12). Batting: Gaikwad 47 (39), Moeen 7 (9).
8:21 PM IST:
A couple of setbacks for CSK, as du Plessis and Raina have departed. Can RR pile more pressure hereon?
OUT! du Plessis st Samson b Tewatia 25 (19), Raina c Dube b Tewatia 3 (5). CSK 59/2 (9). Batting: Gaikwad 30 (29), Moeen 1 (1).
8:03 PM IST:
The steady start by the CSK openers continues, as RR pacers have hardly troubled them so far.
CSK 44/0 (6). Batting: Du Plessis 24 (17), Gaikwad 20 (19).
7:46 PM IST:
It has been a steady start by the CSK openers. RR pacers have been good, but have missed out on the breakthrough yet.
CSK 20/0 (3). Batting: Du Plessis 4 (5), Gaikwad 16 (13).
7:22 PM IST:
Toss: RR elects to bowl.
Samson: We would like to field first on this wicket. The past matches and the experience we have, it's easier to chase. It has always been the same for the past two-three years. You need to show the character, commitment towards the franchise. I want everyone to put in some great performances. We have made four changes.
Dhoni: We would have liked to bowl first because the wicket here will stay the same. We are one side that doesn't make many changes. Sam comes in for Bravo, and Asif comes in for Deepak. We are playing back-to-back games, so it's essential to keep the players fresh. It's better to rest them. The weather will keep getting better from now, and it will be the perfect weather during the World Cup.
Playing XI
RR: Evin Lewis, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shivam Dube, Glenn Phillips, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Akash Singh, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya and Mustafizur Rahman.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c & wk)), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, KM Asif and Josh Hazlewood.
6:46 PM IST:
Hello and welcome to Asianet Newsable's live coverage of Match 47 between former champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. While CSK has booked its place in the playoffs, it would fight for the top spot, as RR remains in the race, whereas a defeat for the side could severely dent its chances.
RR is ranked seventh in the table, registering four wins from 11 games and has amassed eight points. CSK, on the other hand, is placed on the top, with nine conquests from 11, and has 18 points.
LIVE SCORECARD: IPL 2021 - RR vs CSK
The two teams have faced each other in 25 situations, with CSK controlling a lead of 15-10, while in 24 games of IPL, CSK occupies a lead of 15-9. Of the three games played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between the two, RR spans 2-1, while they have played each other once in Abu Dhabi, and it was RR having the upper hand.
The Abu Dhabi weather is heated, with 36 degrees of temperature and 62% humidity. The pitch would be serving the batters, as has been its tradition this season. The team that wins the toss is likely to go for a chase, with some dew factor coming into play. Read the match preview here....
Catch all IPL 2021 updates here
Probable XI
RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Evin Lewis, Sanju Samson (c & wk), David Miller, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Mahipal Lomror, Chetan Sakariya, Kartik Tyagi, Mustafizur Rahman and Tabraiz Shamsi.
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Josh Hazlewood.