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India's ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said he was thrilled to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni whack the ball around the park against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 12.

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'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

Former Indian cricketer Hemang Badani has lauded Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Sandeep Sharma for stopping Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni in the final over at MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 12.

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'Someone should put out his IPL record': Former Indian cricketer feels Sandeep Sharma is equal or better than Jasprit Bumrah

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IPL 2023: When will injured Stokes, Chahar and Magala return to CSK playing XI? Stephen Fleming's answer paints a grim picture

On the back of Sandeep Sharma's brilliance against MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the last over, Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered a thrilling three-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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IPL 2023: Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 lakh after Rajasthan Royals breach IPL's Code of Conduct against Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was within striking distance of a win off the last ball of the run chase but an experienced Indian Premier League (IPL) campaigner kept him from finishing it off in style.

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'It was not that difficult...': CSK skipper MS Dhoni points out his batters' mistakes in run chase

It turned out to be a memorable 200th game despite the loss as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni could not finish it off in style against Sandeep Sharma, a bowler who was ignored in Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and got picked by Rajasthan Royals (RR) as replacement.

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Ignored in IPL auction, picked as replacement, Sandeep stops Dhoni from finishing it off in style as Royals win by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star all-rounder became the first Indian left-arm spinner to take 200 wickets in T20 cricket.

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Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat in T20s, equals R Ashwin’s CSK record too

Former Team India captain and head coach, Ravi Shastri voiced his frustration and anger with the Indian players, who have been constantly missing time because of injuries.

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'Soon they'll get a resident permit of the NCA': Frustrated Ravi Shastri unimpressed with recurring injuries to Indian cricketers

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is hoping to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in what will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 200th match as the captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) side on Wednesday, April 12.

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'As gift on 200th match, want to give him...' — Jadeja ready to give Dhoni a special gift in landmark clash for CSK legend

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) suffered two major blows this week.

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Will Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar play against Rajasthan Royals on April 12? CSK release statement

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Match 17, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 12 April, 19:30:00 IST

CSK, who chose to field

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 12

CSK
145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR
141/5 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 27

RR
202/5 (20.0 ov)

CSK
170/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 32 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On May 20

RR
151/5 (19.4 ov)

CSK
150/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Virender Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

'Someone should put out his IPL record': Former Indian cricketer feels Sandeep Sharma is equal or better than Jasprit Bumrah

IPL 2023: When will injured Stokes, Chahar and Magala return to CSK playing XI? Stephen Fleming's answer paints a grim picture

IPL 2023: Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 lakh after Rajasthan Royals breach IPL's Code of Conduct against Chennai Super Kings

'It was not that difficult...': CSK skipper MS Dhoni points out his batters' mistakes in run chase

Ignored in IPL auction, picked as replacement, Sandeep stops Dhoni from finishing it off in style as Royals win by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat in T20s, equals R Ashwin’s CSK record too

'Soon they'll get a resident permit of the NCA': Frustrated Ravi Shastri unimpressed with recurring injuries to Indian cricketers

'As gift on 200th match, want to give him...' — Jadeja ready to give Dhoni a special gift in landmark clash for CSK legend

Will Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar play against Rajasthan Royals on April 12? CSK release statement

Chennai vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 17, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Wed 12 April, 19:30:00 IST

CSK, who chose to field

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 12

CSK145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR141/5 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 27

RR202/5 (20.0 ov)

CSK170/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 32 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On May 20

RR151/5 (19.4 ov)

CSK150/6 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

Umpires

UmpireVirender Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

'He was seen only driving tractors on his time away from IPL': Ashwin's epic take on MS Dhoni's bat speed secret

'Someone should put out his IPL record': Former Indian cricketer feels Sandeep Sharma is equal or better than Jasprit Bumrah

IPL 2023: When will injured Stokes, Chahar and Magala return to CSK playing XI? Stephen Fleming's answer paints a grim picture

IPL 2023: Sanju Samson fined Rs 12 lakh after Rajasthan Royals breach IPL's Code of Conduct against Chennai Super Kings

'It was not that difficult...': CSK skipper MS Dhoni points out his batters' mistakes in run chase

Ignored in IPL auction, picked as replacement, Sandeep stops Dhoni from finishing it off in style as Royals win by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Ravindra Jadeja becomes 1st Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat in T20s, equals R Ashwin’s CSK record too

'Soon they'll get a resident permit of the NCA': Frustrated Ravi Shastri unimpressed with recurring injuries to Indian cricketers

'As gift on 200th match, want to give him...' — Jadeja ready to give Dhoni a special gift in landmark clash for CSK legend

Will Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar play against Rajasthan Royals on April 12? CSK release statement

CSK
145/5 (18.2 ov)

RR
141/5 (20.0 ov)

RR
202/5 (20.0 ov)

CSK
170/6 (20.0 ov)

RR
151/5 (19.4 ov)

CSK
150/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Virender Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)