Ajit Karn
Rajasthan Royals (RR) was fined for a maintaining a slow over-rate during Wednesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
“Rajasthan Royals have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match 17 against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Wednesday,” according to an IPL statement.
As it was the team’s first violation of the IPL’s Minimum Over-Rate Code of Conduct for the season, captain Sanju Samson was fined Rs 12 lakhs.
RR scored 175/8 in their allotted 20 overs after being sent in to bat first by CSK. After Yashasvi Jaiswal (10) fell early, Jos Buttler (52 off 36 deliveries with one four and three sixes) and Devdutt Paddikal (38 off 26 balls with five boundaries) put on 77 runs for the second wicket. Ravichandran Ashwin (30 runs in 22 balls with one four and two sixes) and Shimron Hetmyer (30* runs in 18 balls with one four and two sixes) contributed to RR’s competitive total.
Ravindra Jadeja (2/21) was the most effective CSK bowler. Tushar Deshpande (2/37) and Akash Singh (2/40) each claimed two wickets, but they also allowed runs to score. Moeen Ali took 1/21 in his two overs.
During their pursuit of 176 runs, CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad for only eight runs. Ajinkya Rahane (31 off 19 deliveries with two fours and a six) and Devon Conway then combined for 68 runs. Conway scored 50 off 38 balls, including six fours, but he received no assistance from the other end.
MS Dhoni and Jadeja attempted to win the game for CSK with 113/6 in 15 overs, but fell short by three runs. CSK ended their 20 overs at 172/6, with Dhoni (32* off 17 deliveries with one four and three sixes) and Jadeja (25* in 15 balls with one four and two sixes) combining for a 59-run seventh-wicket stand.
Ashwin (2/25) and Yuzvendra Chahal (2/27) were RR’s two most effective bowlers. Adam Zampa and Sandeep Sharma each captured a wicket.
Ashwin was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his all-around performance.
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Chennai Super Kings 172/6 (Devon Conway 50(37), MS Dhoni 32* (17), and Ravichandran Ashwin 2/25) vs. Rajasthan Royals 175/8 (Jos Buttler 52(36), Devdutt Padikkal 38(26), and Ravindra Jadeja 2/21).
