Chennai Super Kings pacer Simrajeet Singh made crucial breakthroughs dismissing Rajasthan Royals Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at Chepauk on Sunday. Capturing Jaiswals wicket in the seventh over with a spectacular catch from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Singh then claimed Buttler with a sharp fielding display from Tushar Deshpande.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in the sixth over of the RR innings. Simrajeet Singh delivered a short delivery, and Jaiswal attempted a pull shot but only got a top edge to cover. Gaikwad raced in to make a safe catch.
Buttler’s wicket fell in the ninth over. Simrajeet Singh delivered a full-length delivery, and Buttler attempted a scoop shot but miscued it to fine leg, where Deshpande made a brilliant racing catch.
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After the dismissals the Super Kings reduced the Royals score to 49/2 in 8.1 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal departed after scoring 24 runs off 21 balls whereas Buttler perished having made 21 runs from 25 deliveries.
CSK dominate RR in IPL 2024 match
Simrajit Singh showcased exceptional bowling skills to steer CSK to a dominant position against RR in the IPL 2024 fixture following Ruturaj Gaikwads toss loss on Sunday. This game signifies the closure of the hosts final home encounter for the season.
At the time of writing, RR were 71/2 after 11.2 overs, with Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag at the wicket.
CSK, the defending champions, are presently fourth in the points position with six victories in twelve games. To remain in contention for the IPL 2024 playoffs, they must win their remaining matches.
On the contrary RR finds themselves in second place with a tally of eight triumphs in 11 matches. In general teams gathering 16 points tend to secure a playoff berth. A victory could propel them back to the summit of the points table and solidify their position as the second team to advance to the playoffs.
The Royals have won four of their past five matches against the Super Kings.