Chennai Super Kings moved as much as the highest spot within the IPL 2024 factors desk after registering their second win of the competitors. Shivam Dube and the quick bowlers produced commendable performances because the five-time champions defeated Gujarat Titans by 63 runs. As a end result, they’ve 4 factors from 2 matches and the most effective Net Run Rate (NRR) amongst all of the ten franchises. They had been adopted by Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This was the primary loss in two matches for GT who’re at present within the sixth place with two factors.

The fortress at Chepauk stood untouched because the Chennai Super Kings registered a complete 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Monday within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

After flying excessive within the first inning with the bat, Deepak Chahar offered the best begin by choosing up two wickets within the powerplay, dismissing Wriddhiman Saha (21) and skipper Shubman Gill (8).

Despite stumbling twice, GT managed to place 43/2 on the board on the finish of the powerplay.

In the center section, GT began to fall behind the asking fee, making the file chase of 207 at Chepauk an unchasable dream.

MS Dhoni confirmed his class with the gloves as he went airborne to take a diving catch and ship Vijay Shankar again for 12.

Sai Sudharsan (37) obtained off to a constructive begin, however David Miller (21), Vijay Shankar (12) and Azmatullah Omarzai (11) struggled to sew up significant partnerships.

Tushar Deshpande scalped two within the center section, whereas Daryl Mitchell and Matheesha Pathirana claimed a wicket every to make sure the strain saved mounting on GT.

Mustafizur Rahman got here in to take away Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan to additional put a dent on GT’s chase.

GT by no means threatened to chase down the goal within the ultimate six overs, as CSK inflicted GT’s largest defeat when it comes to runs.

(With ANI inputs)