IPL 2018, CSK vs RR, Match 17, LIVE: Thanks to Shane Watson’s 3rd IPL hundred, Royals win by 64 runs. Earlier, MS Dhoni lost the toss against Rajasthan Royals and was asked to bat first. The two teams were clashing after two years at CSK’s new home ground at Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune in Match 17 of IPL 2018 season. Both the teams, CSK and RR, were coming off a loss and hence were be looking to regain momentum, as IPL 2018 rolls on to the mid-stages. Both the teams have a new-look, be it the Royals captain or Shane Watson. Watson last played for the Royals in 2015 and now he has switched camps, hence a lot of eyeballs will be on him. Catch All The Live Updates Of CSK vs RR Match Here:
23:45 IST: CSK win, It is Whistle Podu in Pune.
23:30 IST: Did you see what Thakur did? Is Thakur a distant relative of Narine, just a thought! Thakur akes a superman-like catch as Royals sink even lower. This guy seems to be ticking the right boxes since the Nidahas Trophy.
Whattaaa catch Shar-dool!!!! #CSKvRR
— MS Dhoni Fanclub/Whistle Podu_ (@msdiansworld) April 20, 2018
23:15 IST: Seems like CSK has already got used to the conditions at Pune. MS Dhoni must be saying Virat Kohli, Bhai dekha kaise paisa vasool hua, tumlog galat cheezo pe lagaoge to kahaan se hoga? Point, well made!
New home, same deafening support!
The #WhistlePoduArmy has made Pune its home already & it looks like #CSK is going to gift the fans a win tonight in #CSKvRR! Tune into Star Sports to catch all the action LIVE!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 20, 2018
22:55 IST: Tripathi should go to Tirupathi, take blessings and return next year. Meanwhile, apna jodi no 1 Buttlokes has broken. Buttler is out. He has probably got out in order to go and cook dinner for Stokes. Sorry for the PJ!!!
22:45 IST: Buttler is in, he is again someone who could get trolled if he does not perform. Royals need sixes and fours and the two batsmen in the middle, the Englishmen can do it. But they will have to play out of their skins to achieve that.
BUTTLER-STOKES have a new name ‘BUST’ and Buttlokes… samjhe babu???
Its the english pair of #Buttlokes or bust for @rajasthanroyals. #CSKvRR
— Cricket Fantasy (@Cricket_Fantasy) April 20, 2018
22:35 IST: After Rahane fell to the knuckle-ball, MSD must be saying why do we even need a carrom ball when we have a knuckle ball and we say that is fair enough. Royals lose 3 wickets inside the Powerplay, how will they progress in the tournament. Meanwhile, their boss Shane Warne is more inclined in off-field activities. Lalit Modi kahin durr se bolega, ‘hey bhagwan, kya hoga’!
We Missed Carrom balls !
What we got in return Knuckle balls __@ChaharDeepak9 What a find @ChennaiIPL __
The talented rahane and Samson are back in dugout !#CSKvRR #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/RT8ps5Q082
— #WhistlePodu (@Whistleepodu) April 20, 2018
Meanwhile, Vijay Mallya would be writing an apology letter feel fans…
Vijay Mallya writing apology letters to Chris Gayle & Shane Watson.#CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/6FVDghiSFy
— IPL_____ (@MANISH_SOLANKI1) April 20, 2018
Trolls are still crushing on Binny…
Stuart Binny doesn’t look happy after tonight’s extraordinary performance for CSK. #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/j0d3JpZdr3
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 20, 2018
22:25 IST: CSK has a stronghold in the match and in all likelihood go on to win it. Samson went for the short ball only to give a catch and get out. But, Rahane will not fume at him in the dressing room, he is not Virat Kohli. CSK haters currently would be like…
CSK haters #CSKvRR #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/uGXZCbmM4V
— Jinu (@Jolly_Jinu) April 20, 2018
22:15 IST: Chase is underway. Rahane, jiska bas ka baat nahin hai 205 is trying his level best. Lekin, Royals need a royal carnage from the Ben Stokes. In fact, there was an appeal, MSD went upstairs, but Rahane survived. MSD, how could you get it wrong?
Chahar with a good delivery.
Big shout.
Umpire says no.@msdhoni goes for a review.#CSKvRR #JazbaJeetKa #VIVOIPL #HallaBol— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 20, 2018
Meanwhile, meet the Watsons…
#CSKvRR #CsK @ShaneRWatson33 Family#WhistlePoduArmy _ pic.twitter.com/FbdDFUNXUb
— Mersal Karthik (@Vijay__Actor) April 20, 2018
Chahar with a good delivery.
Big shout.
Umpire says no.@msdhoni goes for a review.#CSKvRR #JazbaJeetKa #VIVOIPL #HallaBol— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 20, 2018
_____ ___________ @IPL @muthupradeep @RJ_Balaji #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/WiJ6KNqoqJ
— ________ (@mahes19) April 20, 2018
21:30 IST: As Watson nears a memorable IPL hundred. RCB fan jokes are making the rounds. They are taking bechara Virat Kohli’s class. Bhai Virat team select nahi kiya, blame Vettori if you have to.
I am proud of you my watson #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/2ALTxB0TlO
— Madurai Fellow (@rajivrajaram) April 20, 2018
RCB fans watching Watson bat #CSKvRR #IPL pic.twitter.com/Fn0xYX9PB1
— NK (@TrollVirat) April 20, 2018
21:15 IST: Even the commentators are talking about the fantasy league. One thing for certain, folks who have bought Watson must be celebrating. But guys who bought Binny must be kicking themselves. Commentators in hindi say, Watson toh aaj Waat laga raha hai.
Enna adi ___#CSKvRR #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/SokDn1GYJl
— TrollCricketTamilVersion2.O (@TCTV20) April 20, 2018
21:05 IST: As Dhoni settles in the middle, have you seen this sattire, it is winning the internet. CSK look good to post a target in excess of 200 for RR. Kya RR mein kabiliyat hai to achieve it? Waise our dear Modi follows sports, kyunki jab kabhi hum jeet te hain, Modi hamesha tweet karta hai. MS Dhoni OUT, did I see Sakshi Dhoni smiling and clapping once her hubby got out?
MSD #CSKvRR #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/yxopcIN6Df
— Jeny. (@J3ny__) April 20, 2018
Shane Watson Shah and Chris Gayle Modi talking about #RCB #IPL2018 #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/kSwsRnlVXE
— Sahil Kapoor (@SahilKapoor) April 20, 2018
21:05 IST: Raina finally dismissed and it seemed somebody hit a SIX at Pune, as MS Dhoni walks to the centre. They are chanting, MS, MS!!! What fervour…
#Sodakku Song Played While Dhoni Enters into the Ground _
Crowd Erupted _ #CSKvRR— #Anbaana Fans (@videsh_begins) April 20, 2018
20:50 IST: Raina is on song. Raina be like… Bhai jabbi bhi run banata hu, koi nahi dekhta. BCCI ka koi hai, MSD bhai? Meanwhile, Virat on Watson would be like…
#CSKvRR Watson #IPL2018 #VIVOIPL poor rcb_ pic.twitter.com/YQdootMU7h
— Ashwejkhan (@Ashwejkhan) April 20, 2018
20:40 IST: For Stokes, it has been like…
2017: Most Valuable Player
2018: Most Invaluable player
Serious words exchanged between watto and stokes
English and Aussies , always fights!#CSKvRR
— srikrishna _ (@1998Srikrishna) April 20, 2018
20:34 IST: It seems RCB’s loss is CSK’s gain. First Gayle, then KL Rahul and now Shane Watson. CSK are in the driver’s seat thanks to Watson. Meanwhile, Raina has hit 4 consecutive fours. It’s RAINING BOUNDARIES!
Ben Stokes went for 16 in an over today. #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/ISx0fCWBeC
— Live scores (@ICCLive_PAK) April 20, 2018
4 successive Boundaries back to back by Raina off Stokes over. Wonder how much runs The 12.5 Cr all rounder will leak in his 4 over spell. #CSKvRR #IPL2018
— ________nADI___ (@Aditya_k168) April 20, 2018
Ye CSK wale mera gussa Rajasthan walo pe kyu nikal rahe hai? ___#CSKvRR #CSKvsRR #RRVsCSK
— Chris Gayle (@Kheyali_Nawab) April 20, 2018
20:25 IST: Meanwhile, CSK loses their first wicket in the form of Ambati Rayadu. Yaar, Rayadu wagera se nahi ho payega, he is past his prime. In comes Raina, will it be Raining Sixes at Pune? Aakash Chopra says, ‘Laughlin ne lock laga diya’. He is well-renowned for his vernacular jokes. Now Raina hits a boundary and Mr Chopra says, ” Ab mara Raina, Iska kya kehna’. LOL!
Ok then ___ #CSKvRR #IPL https://t.co/33x7yiqVwd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 20, 2018
Rayudu, y u du? #CSKvRR
— Utkarsh Krishan (@UtkarshKrishan) April 20, 2018
20:15 IST: Watson is in a different zone altogether. Yeh kya hogaya! What a start, even Rayadu is going great guns, it seems to be contagious thingy. CSK apne naya ghar me already chaap chod raha hai.
Pune has already been painted yellow. Just CSK things…
#WhistlePodu #CSK _#YellowArmy#CSKvRR@ChennaiIPL @DHONIism pic.twitter.com/OzvKzQdWxJ
— CSK_Sreeja_ (@DazzlingSree27) April 20, 2018
Meanwhile, RCB is like…
So RCB are hiding their tears over Watto, KL Rahul and Gayle’s rejection from RCB __ #CSKvRR #IPL2018
— ________nADI___ (@Aditya_k168) April 20, 2018
20:00 IST: One question, why Stuart Binny? It seems like the team manager was looking for a match ka mujrim’ and he seems to be a candidate who has tasted it in the past. Also, CSK has such a fan base that it seems wherever they go the fans will follow. In fact, lagta hai ki chaand mein bhi IPL hota to ‘whistle podu’ gang pahuch jayega.
Manager : S.Binny ko kyu liya team me
Rahane : #CSK se jeetenge ?
Manager : mushkil hai.
Rahane : isiliye usko as a “match ka mujrim” chuna hai#CSKvRR #RRvCSK #IPL2018
— Kuptaan (@Kuptaan) April 20, 2018
#CSKvRR #RRvCSK #Binni __ pic.twitter.com/3RIlBqDN7e
— Abhishek Mishra (@Rollicking_) April 20, 2018
National Bhabhi:
Mayanti bhabhi rules…
Stuart Binny bowling 1st over.__#CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/HJWEpWchnZ— _unil (@imrajsunilAD) April 20, 2018
Some CSK trolls:
Ready kings !! New homeground !!Now just crush rajsthan royals !!We are the real kings @Whistlepodu4Csk #CSKvRR #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/Jzjjg2g4vB
— Recluse Bishnoi (@bishnoiforever) April 20, 2018
19:36 IST: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field.
Two changes: Klaasen and Binny are in, D’Arcy and Dhawal out.
Two changes: Karn Sharma and Suresh Raina are in.
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There will be question marks over MS Dhoni’s availability in tonight’s match, considering he played through back pain in their last fixture against Kings XI Punjab. There has been a big build-up for this match from the CSK point of view. As it is their new home, a special train named ‘Whistle Podu Express’ is plying from Chennai to Pune carrying CSK fans. It is an initiative that has gained popularity. Hence, we can expect a jam-packed stadium for the encounter, which would be thrilling from the fans point of view.
Big Ben on returning to the Pune ground!
How many runs will @benstokes38 score tonight?#CSKvRR #JazbaJeetKa #HallaBol #IPL2018 #YetaayTumcheRoyals pic.twitter.com/UtMIa6bSsU
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 20, 2018
The highly-talked about train!
The awesome @ChennaiIPL fans have reached Pune. Watch the interesting moments from their train journey only on #KentCricketLive on Star Sports at 7pm today#WhistlePoduExpress#yellove#CSK #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/ISEb3IUp9v
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 20, 2018
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The likely XIs
Chennai Super Kings: 1 Shane Watson, 2 Ambati Rayudu, 3 M Vijay/Suresh Raina, 4 Sam Billings (wk), 5 MS Dhoni/Dhruv Shorey, 6 Ravindra Jadeja, 7 Dwayne Bravo, 8 Deepak Chahar, 9 Harbhajan Singh, 10 Shardul Thakur, 11 Imran Tahir
Rajasthan Royals: 1 Ajinkya Rahane (capt), 2 D’Arcy Short/Heinrich Klassen, 3 Sanju Samson, 4 Rahul Tripathi, 5 Ben Stokes, 6 Jos Buttler (wk), 7 K Gowtham, 8 Shreyas Gopal, 9 Dhawal Kulkarni, 10 Jaydev Unadkat, 11 Ben Laughlin/Joffra Archer
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