Chennai Super Kings (CSK) smashed 226/6 in a whirlwind innings batting first and while it looked like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might struggle to challenge in the chase at first. However, captain Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell’s sensational third wicket stand has now put the total well within grasp for the hosts. The pair smashed the ball to all parts of the ground before Maxwell finally fell on 76 off 36 balls. The partnership between him and Du Plessis produced a whopping 126 runs in just 61 balls. Earlier, CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early but Ajinkya Rahane got them going in the powerplay. Devon Conway later joined the party and has continued the charge after Rahane fell to Wanindu Hasaranga. The carnage continued though, with Shivam Dube coming in and putting 80 runs off just 37 balls for the third wicket. Conway fell for 83 off 45 after which Dube continued the assault. The Indian scored 52 off 27 balls before falling to Wayne Parnell. Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja all came in and smashed some big shots, allowing CSK to make a total of 226/6.
