IPL 2018, Match 17: Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals

Seasoned all-rounder Shane Watson smashed his third IPL century as Chennai Super Kings moved to their new 'home' in style by producing a comprehensive 64-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Making full use of a dropped chance in the very first over on a flat track, Watson swung his arms when the ball was pitched outside off and positioned himself nicely against short and straight deliveries to find boundary after boundary.

Watson hit nine fours and six sixes in his entertaining knock as another senior player enthralled the fans after Chris Gayle and CSK captain MS Dhoni showed their vintage touch in previous matches of the League.

Royals' chase was spoilt when they lost three key batsmen inside Powerplay overs. They needed Sanju Samson (2), captain Ajinkya Rahane (16) and debutant Heinrich Klaasen (7) to fire at the top but all three could not make much contribution.

Three early wickets pegged Royals back and they were all out for 140 in 18.3 overs. Chennai Super Kings now lead the table and Rajasthan Royals now sit in the fifth spot in the IPL. In four matches, CSK have won three and lost one whereas the Ajinkya Rahane led RR have lost three matches and have won two in the five they have played in.