CSK vs KKR 2010 Scorecard: IPL Match 48

The roar of the crowd, the electrifying atmosphere at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, set the stage for a memorable clash in the 2009/10 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). On the night of April 13, 2010, the cricketing giants, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), engaged in a battle that would be etched in the memories of fans.

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to set the target, opting to bat first.

KKR’s Innings

The mandatory Powerplay 1, spanning overs 0.1 to 6.0, witnessed a gripping tussle as KKR faced formidable CSK bowlers. The early battle saw KKR managing 22 runs but losing four crucial wickets. However, the tide turned as the fifth-wicket pair, MK Tiwary and AD Mathews, forged a resilient partnership, accumulating 50 runs in 46 balls. KKR reached the 100-run mark in 16.3 overs, ending their innings with a total of 139/8 in 20.0 overs, with AB Agarkar contributing 9 runs and Iqbal Abdulla remaining unbeaten at 0.

CSK’s Chase: Raina’s Blitz and Vijay’s Brilliance

As the second innings unfolded, Chennai Super Kings aimed to chase down the target set by KKR. The Powerplay 1 for CSK was explosive, amassing 67 runs but losing one wicket. The second-wicket duo, M Vijay and SK Raina, displayed a masterclass, adding 50 runs in just 26 balls. Raina reached a scintillating half-century off 24 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and 1 six. The partnership flourished to a century, with Vijay reaching his fifty off 40 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes.

The Ashwin Show and CSK’s Victory

In the end, it was the bowlers who shone for CSK. The seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as the Player of the Match for his pivotal contributions. His performance played a crucial role in restricting KKR to a challenging yet achievable target.