Rajasthan Royals implode against spin

Apr 23, 2014

Chennai Super Kings were asked to bat and were jolted early when Steven Smith pulled off one of the catches of the season to dismiss Brendon McCullum•BCCI

His wicket allowed Rajat Bhatia and his slower deliveries to take control. All 13 runs he conceded were off singles and he struck twice to leave Super Kings at 101 for 6 in the 15th over•BCCI

Jadeja ripped through the middle order with his accuracy and changes of pace. He claimed 4 for 33 off his full quota•BCCI

Dwayne Smith, though went beserk, striking six fours and three sixes to finish on 50 off 28 balls•BCCI

Ravindra Jadeja took it to the final over with a gritty and unbeaten 36 to set up a target of 141 •BCCI

Dhawal Kulkarni struck a few late blows but an equation of 24 off the final over proved too much •BCCI

Super Kings' fielding came to their rescue again. Ben Hilfenhaus held on to a loft from Shane Watson to leave Royals at 44 for 3•BCCI