IPL 2019, Match 50: MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina spinners take CSK to top of table
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Image Source : IPLt20.comSkipper MS Dhoni's prowess in the slog overs was on display yet again while home spinners bamboozled the DCbatsmen as CSK prevailed in the IPL battle for top spot with a thumping 80-run win.
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It was Suresh Raina who struck a fighting 59 off 37 balls to prepare the road for revival following a slow start and Dhoni (unbeaten 44 off 22) provided the late flourish.
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Capitals suffered a surprise batting collapse after being consistent this season. They were out of the game after losing half the batsmen by 11th over and ended up suffering their worst defeat.
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South African spinner Imran Tahir (4/12) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/9) tore apart the middle order, sharing seven wickets between them.
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Earlier, Raina (59) and Faf du Plessis (39) added 83 runs for the second wicket to revive the innings after Delhi Capitals bowlers produced tight spells upfront.
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Chennai Super Kings, who now sit atop the table with 18 points, are now sure to end in top-2, ensuring that they will have two shots at making the summit clash.