4.6 overs (1 Run) Single to end the over and Ali retains the strike! Quicker one angling into middle. Ali works it to deep square leg and takes a single. Another expensive over, 16 from it.
4.5 overs (6 Runs) SIX! Another quality shot from a quality player! A full ball on middle. Moeen Ali makes room and goes inside out towards the cow corner just over the ropes for a maximum.
4.4 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Moeen Ali is taking full advantage of this Powerplay! Ashwin pushes it quicker on middle. Ali gets under it slams it towards wide long on for a boundary.
4.3 overs (0 Run) Almost a yorker from Ashwin on off. Ali makes room and digs it out towards the off side.
4.2 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Moeen Ali does not middle it but gets the boundary as the ball races away towards the boundary line. Tossed up delivery on middle. Ali charges down the track and looks to heave it towards the leg side. The ball catches the outside edge and goes aerially towards deep extra-cover region in the gap for a boundary.
4.1 overs (1 Run) Ashwin starts with a full ball on middle. Conway works it to deep square leg for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin comes in as first change.
3.6 overs (0 Run) Good slower ball to end the over! A fullish delivery, on middle and leg, slower in pace. Ali is early in his push and mistimes it. 18 runs from the over!
3.5 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Stand and deliver stuff! Back of a length, around off. Ali stands tall in his crease and smashes it straight down the ground for a boundary.
3.4 overs (6 Runs) SIX! He is looking in his elements now! Prasidh Krishna bangs it short from 'round the wicket angling into the body. Ali makes room and slams it over deep square leg for a maximum.
3.3 overs (0 Run) Hits Ali on the pads but going down leg! A fullish delivery around leg from 'round the wicket. Ali looks to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is a slight appeal by the bowler but the angle is taking it down the leg side.
3.2 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Glorious shot! Moeen Ali makes room as Krishna serves a length ball on middle. Ali gets on the top of the bounce and punches it through covers for a boundary.
3.1 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Now, Moeen Ali joins the act! On the shorter length, on off. Ali is in the position early and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
2.6 overs (2 Runs) On a length and drifting on the pads again. Conway clips it through mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Just the over Chennai needed, 12 from it.
2.5 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! This time a more convincing shot from Conway! This might get him going! A full ball on middle and leg. Conway whips it aerially towards deep square leg for a boundary.
2.4 overs (0 Run) A fullish delivery on middle. Conway drives it straight to mid on.
2.3 overs (6 Runs) SIX! Devon Conway gets a maximum this time but it is not at all convincing! Boult goes for an effort ball, shorter on off. Conway looks to pull. However, he gets a huge top edge and the ball sails over the keeper's head and over the ropes.
2.2 overs (0 Run) Tight line again, Chennai batters have not been able to get going so far! Another length delivery on off. Conway with a solid block.
2.1 overs (0 Run) Boult lands on a length, on off. Conway defends it towards the off side.
1.6 overs (0 Run) Dot to end the over and just a single from this one. On a length, on middle. Ali defends it towards the leg side.
1.5 overs (0 Run) Swing and a miss again for Moeen Ali! This is a fullish length, outside off. Entices Ali to drive, he goes for it and gets beaten off the outside edge again.
1.4 overs (0 Run) Serves a length ball, on off. Ali blocks it solidly.
1.3 overs (0 Run) A fullish delivery, outside off. Ali goes for a drive away from his body but gets beaten.
1.2 overs (1 Run) Lands on a length, around off. Conway guides it to third man for a single
1.1 overs (0 Run) Back of a length, around off. Conway looks to works it towards the leg side. However, he is early on the shot and gets a leading edge towards the off side.
Moeen Ali comes in at number 3. Also, it will be Prasidh Krishna to steam in from the opposite end.
0.6 over (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Trent Boult strikes and Ruturaj Gaikwad is gone early! Boult is a crucial part of Rajasthan's plans in the Powerplay and has delivered yet again today. He serves a full ball that is angled across the batter again. Ruturaj Gaikwad goes for a big booming drive but only gets the outside edge of his blade. The ball goes to the keeper and Samson takes an easy catch. Big wicket and great start for Rajasthan this!
0.5 over (0 Run) This time goes bit straighter on middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad works it to square leg.
0.4 over (0 Run) Lands on a length, on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad with a solid front foot defence.
0.3 over (0 Run) Beaten this time! It is that fullish length again and outside off. It is angled across the batter and beats the outside edge of Ruturaj Gaikwad's blade as he looks to drive.
0.2 over (0 Run) A fullish delivery, around off. Ruturaj Gaikwad drives and drives it off the outside half of his blade to point.
0.1 over (2 Runs) Boult starts with a length delivery on middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad works it through mid-wicket and gets a couple. Good timimg straightaway for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Chennai are underway!
We are ready to play! The two umpires make their way out to the middle as the Rajasthan players are seen in a huddle. The Chennai opening pair of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway take guard as Trent Boult is marking his run-up. Boult is raring to go, let's play...
Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan, says that they are comfortable doing both but they would have liked to bat first. Informs that they have one change with Shimron Hetmyer coming in for James Neesham. Says that Shimron Hetmyer had a couple of practice sessions and he is looking good. Tells that they have played good cricket so far and would like to finish on a high.
MS Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai, says that they will bat first because they want to give their batters enough time so they don't have any scoreboard pressure. Informs that they have made one change with Ambati Rayudu coming back in for Shivam Dube. About Rajvardhan Hangargekar, MS Dhoni says that he bowls a good length with decent pace as well and he wants to groom players like him who come in from the Under-19 level and give them ample time as well and that is the chat with the bowling coaches as well. Mentions that they want to win and they have a balanced side as well. Regarding his future with Chennai, Dhoni replies he definitely will be around and feels that it would be unfair to not say thank you by playing in Chennai. Further hopes that in the next season, they will be travelling more around the country and it will give him the chance to thank everyone. Tells that he will be working hard to come back strong next year.
Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C) (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer (In place of James Neesham), Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy.
Chennai (Playing XI) - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ambati Rayudu (In place of Shivam Dube), Moeen Ali, Narayan Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni (C) (WK), Mitchell Santner, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Chennai. They have elected to BAT first.
PITCH REPORT - Sunil Gavaskar inspects the pitch. He says that it is generally a good batting surface and it will stay that way. The key is to survive the new ball and the early overs, after which the batters can take on the bowlers. There might be something for the spinners but still, batters will dominate.
Chennai, on the other hand, decided to try some new players in the last game with an eye on the future. All three young players that were brought into the playing XI had a decent outing and this is another great opportunity for Chennai to give some game time to the youngsters. They have a big fan base and their fans would be hoping that Dhoni and his boys finish the season on a high. However, the bigger question is, can Rajasthan register a win to seal the second spot on the points table? We shall find out. Toss and team sheets in a while.
Rajasthan have been one of the consistent teams of this season with Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal leading with the bat and ball respectively. However, the middle order has been a bit of an issue for Rajasthan and with Shimron Hetmyer back after a break, they will be upbeat about their chances in this crucial game for them.
It is Rajasthan going up against Chennai in game number 68 which is the last game at the Brabourne Stadium this season. Brabourne has been a high-scoring venue and it might well turn out to be a battle of sixes between two powerful batting lineups. Rajasthan are in with a golden chance of booking a second spot on the points table and a win in this game will seal the second spot for them. A loss, especially a big loss for Rajasthan can make things quite interesting as they have not yet officially sealed that playoff berth. A lot to look forward to and let's hope for an exciting ride as we welcome all of you to our coverage.
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