While the ever-dependable Suresh Raina opted out due to personal reasons, young Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a hat-trick of fifties in their last three games, was sidelined by the COVID-19 initially.
The win at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium ensured that for the first time in an IPL season, all teams have won at least six games this season, that is as many wins Sunrisers Hyderabad had managed last season to occupy the fourth place in the playoffs.
CSK opener Faf du Plessis chipped in with a valuable 48 in the run chase against KXIP while he added 82 runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad for the opening wicket.
In-form CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad can’t stop scoring runs as he slammed a 49-ball 62* to turn a party spoiler for KXIP as his third consecutive half-century ensured 9-wicket win for CSK.
CSK skipper MS Dhoni promises their fans to come back stronger next season, when hopefully the Indian Premier League will return to its homeland.
Ending the IPL 2020 campaign on a high with three wins on the trot, CSK skipper MS Dhoni said positive energy lacked in the team and it's time to change the core group.
Looking back at their journey, skipper KL Rahul could only rue the missed opportunities as their hunt for a maiden IPL trophy continue.
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CSK opener Gaikwad scores 62* to knock out KXIP from the tournament as CSK finish off the season in style with a 9-wicket win.
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