The Chennai Super Kings were aware that they needed a huge total on board to keep an in-form Delhi Capitals offshore, and that was the probable reason behind the bold call. Shivam Dube’s addition in the latter phase of the innings benefited the CSK side with some handy runs.

During the 1st innings of the encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, Ayush Mhatre was retired out by the CSK management. It would be quite an interesting take on how the viewers will perceive it, as Ayush Mhatre was striking at 163, and there seemed to be no imminent reason to retire him. Shivam Dube has walked out to bat, and the Chennai Super Kings will be hoping for a fiery finish.

However, there are also speculations that Ayush Mhatre hasn’t recovered from the injury that he had suffered only once. The pundits also feel that Dewald Brevis should have been the man who came out to bat, as he was brought into the side for his fireworks, and that would have been the most appropriate call.

 

Tactical move sparks debate as CSK post 212 after late fireworks by Shivam Dube

The Chennai Super Kings were off to a fine start in the innings as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ayush Mhatre put together a partnership of 61 in the powerplay. Ruturaj Gaikwad was widely criticised for his batting as he wasted many balls in the powerplay, and they could have gotten to a better start in the powerplay. Chennai Super Kings required some more runs in the middle phases of the game as the runs seemed to dry up in the innings. Ayush Mhatre walked in to bat at number 3, and his role was to score some quick runs and provide support to Sanju Samson at the other end.

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Ayush Mhatre looked in excellent touch as he was able to score some valuable runs for his side, despite the loss of their skipper. Ayush Mhatre scored a sensational half-century as he scored 59 off 36 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes, striking at 163.89. He was able to give support to Sanju Samson at the other end, who scored a stunning century to get the monkey off his back. This innings could be the moment of redemption that Chennai Super Kings have yearned for, or as their batting order simply kept firing. Shivam Dube walked out to bat after CSK decided to retire Ayush Mhaout. Shivam Dube gave the Chennai Super Kings an explosive finish as he scored 20 off just 10 balls, scoring 2 fours and a six, striking at 200. CSK ended up with a total of 212 after the 20 overs, and they just lost 2 wickets,s including Ayush Mhatre.

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The Chennai Super Kings will be confident with the total they have put up on board, rd as it is their highest total batting first this season. The bowing attachasve a challenge against the Delhi Capitals batting unit, but with such a huge total, the upper hand will rest with the Chennai bowlers.