Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 10 wickets in Match 41 of the IPL 2020 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan stitched an unbeaten partnership of 116 runs to help MI get across the line, after the side was handed a paltry target of 115 runs. Kishan smashed 68* off 37 deliveries, with De Kock accumulating 46 runs off the same number of balls. Earlier, CSK finished with a total of 114 runs for the loss of nine wickets. English all-rounder Sam Curran was the highest run-scorer, with 52 runs off 47 deliveries. Sam helped the Chennai-based franchise rebuild after being restricted to 43/7 at one stage. Trent Boult was the pick of the bowlers, accounting for four wickets while conceding 18 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Chahar further chipped in with two wickets apiece. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 41 Highlights Between Chennai Super Kings And Mumbai Indians, Straight From The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
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- 20:53 (IST)Sam Curran holds the key for CSKSam Curran will need to face the majority of the deliveries, with Imran Tahir at the other end. It will be difficult for Curran considering the loss of eight wickets, with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah set to bowl in the final overs. CSK 71/8 after 15 overs
- 20:37 (IST)Sam Curran and Shardul Thakur building a steady partnershipSam Curran and Shardul Thakur are attempting to help CSK recover with an extremely important partnership. Kieron Pollard is attempting to wrap up the innings as quickly as possible, introducing himself into the attack with Rahul Chahar bowled out. CSK 63/7 after 13 overs
- 20:21 (IST)WICKET! Deepak Chahar st Quinton de Kock b Rahul Chahar 0 (5)Deepak Chahar departs for a duck following some excellent stumping from Quinton de Kock, who whips the bails off swiftly. The batsman was ruled out without any assistance from the third umpire, as he did not have anything behind the line. Shardul Thakur is the new man in.