Buttler keeps Royals relevant in race to playoffs
In a game that Rajasthan Royals had to win to stay in playoff contention, their opener Jos Buttler struck his fourth fifty in a row to seal a four-wicket final-over win against CSK
In a game that Rajasthan Royals had to win to stay in playoff contention, their opener Jos Buttler struck his fourth fifty in a row to seal a four-wicket final-over win against CSK
Scorer: Chandan Duorah | Commentator: Deivarayan Muthu
11.50pm Dhoni: We were supposed to bowl one particular length. The bowlers were instructed what to bowl: back of a length. They could not execute. We were hit for a lot of boundaries off full balls. 176 was a par-plus score, the bowlers let us down. Looking at the XI, that was a good fielding effort. This is the best this XI can do. We just don't want to qualify, we just want to win it.
Rahane: It is all about giving your best, win or lose. Credit goes to Jos batting up the order. The wicket is not easy to bat and KG's sixes were crucial. I was nervous but I had to control my emotions. The way he handled the spinners was too good. Gowtham is spending a lot of time with Stokes, Jos, and Warnie. With the bat, he has been fantastic. Playing against Mumbai in Mumbai, we know how dangerous they are. We have nothing to lose. We have to win three out of three.
Buttler, Player of the Match: Definitely, especially in the IPL (your finest T20 innings?) I have hit my straps and it's always special when you're not out. As we've seen, the wicket plays very well in the first six overs. Bravo is one of the best in the world, but you feel it's two hits. You just try to hold yourself, and my family is here, and it's special to perform when my mum, wife, aunt, and uncle are here.
Gowtham: We just wanted to take it deep and Jos did it. We were playing on the same pitch and it was running on my mind. Things are going fine. It's nothing to worry.
Vishal Pawar: "Dhoni should be disappointed with himself too, he dropped that match when he let Buttler go off his gloves."
Arjun: "People keep saying "very rarely do you see Dhoni angry" but lately he's been very transparent with his emotions, in terms of expressions, gestures, and words. "Captain cool" is getting hot :)"
Dhaval S : "There's going to be some Stern talk in the dressing room from Dhoni. Rarely he displays his emotions and when he does, it's trouble times in the dressing room."
Jasir: "CSK and last over finishes. The love story is one to behold."
That's all we have for you from this game. Goodbye and good night for now.
Down to 10 off 4 balls
Dhaval : "Very rarely you see Dhoni angry. He was not happy for the entire over that Willey bowled. Could read on Dhoni's face. "
Royals need 12 off the last over. DJ v Buttler and Archer.
manikanta Reddy: "And Goutham played a blinder.Time n again he plays the game changing innings.All of a sudden now it's advantage Royals."
K Gowtham c †Dhoni b Willey 13 (4b 0x4 2x6) SR: 325.00
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