IPL 2022: CSK Win Against SRH by 13 Runs; A Ruturaj Gaikwad Thriller

By S. Sinha May 1, 2022

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad locked horns in the 46th match of IPL 2022 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

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Captain Kane Williamson of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss and elected to field against their opponent Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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CSK's batting performance was impressive, with Ruturaj Gaikwad scoring 99 off 57 balls and Devon Conway scoring 85 not out off 55 balls.

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CSK lost only 2 wickets in 20 overs and set SRH a target of 203 runs.

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As CSK’s high score was difficult to chase, SRH lost the match. CSK registered a 13 runs victory over SRH.

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Nicholas Pooran (64 not out off 33 balls), Kane Williamson (47 off 37 balls), and Abhishek Sharma (39 off 24 balls) were the top scorers for SRH.

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