Chennai Super Kings has never had such a slow start in IPL. However, in the 15th edition of the marquee tournament, CSK has won only 1 match out of the 6 matches they’ve played so far. In their last, they competed against the new franchise Gujarat Titans. So far, GT is the most successful team, losing only 1 match. Hardik Pandya had missed the encounter with CSK because of a groin stiffness. The match was close, but David Miller single-handedly outplayed the CSK bowling attack. The debutant captain Rashid Khan had played an impressive, quick-short inning, almost snatching the 2 points from Chennai. However, Bravo created a chance for CSK when David Miller tried to hit a boundary but the ball fell on the ground. Shivam Dube had a chance to end Miller’s inning there, but he missed the catch. Have a look at a dropped catch by Shivam Dube that leaves Jadeja and Bravo in fumes.
Gujarat won the toss and decided to field first. Batting in the first inning, CSK had put 169 runs on board. Ruturaj Gaikwad performed well for the first time this season scoring 73 off 48 smashing 5 fours and 5 sixes. With Rayadu’s 46 and Jadeja’s 22* the team had put a respectable total. CSK’s bowling was quite effective in the powerplay having 4 early wickets. However, David Miller was determined from the moment he walked out to bat. Batting at 7th Rashid Khan smashed 2 fours and 3 sixes to score 40 off 21, which gave GT the needed momentum towards the end. Khan had hit back-to-back boundaries to Jordan. After his wicket, there was a chance for CSK. However, David Miller thrashed all possible hopes for CSK, scoring 94* off 51. Gujarat registered their 5th win of the season by 3 wickets.
Watch: Shivam Dube drops Miller’s catch leaving Jadeja, Bravo infuriated
It was in the 17th over that there was a chance for CSK to dismiss the set batter Miller. However, Shivam Dube didn’t even make an attempt to get the catch. His vision might be obstructed by the floodlights. As a result, bowler Bravo was clearly unsatisfied with the effort. In addition, skipper Jadeja was evidently infuriated. He even took his cap off and was about to throw it at the ground. However, he calmed himself a bit and controlled his emotions.
