Chennai team is batting at a big target of 192 runs. A big score of 191 on this pitch is not very difficult. Delhi batsmen batted with responsibility so they managed to set a big target of 192 runs. The first 4 batsmen of the top order batted well.
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EspncricinfoBut the interesting thing is that the Chennai team collected only 32 runs in 6 overs of the power play. We have seen quite good batting from the Chennai batsmen in the last two matches. So even after giving Delhi big target today we thought Chennai will win. But I am more surprised by Rachin Ravindra's batting today. I have always seen Rachin Ravindra batting aggressively. But today he collected only 2 runs from 12 balls. I have never seen such amazing batting from Rachin Ravindra.
The way Rachin Ravindra batted against such a big target really surprised me. While an average of 10 runs per over is needed to win, a bowler as talented as Rachin Ravindra batted only 2 runs in 2 overs. Due to such strange performances of the players, the matches of IPL seem like fixing to us.
Ajinkia Rahane and Daryl Mitchell are batting very well now, although the two openers are not doing well. At the end of 9 overs, Chennai collected 58 runs. Both Rahane and Mitchell remain unbeaten with 26 runs. Chennai batsmen need to collect 134 runs in 66 balls to win. An average of more than 12 runs per over must be collected.
Chennai's batting order is very strong. It will not be difficult for Chennai to score 12+ runs per over unless they lose wickets quickly. Jadeja, Shameer, DHoni and Deepak Chahar are all capable of batting well.
At the end of 12 overs, Chennai's batsmen managed to collect only 92 runs. Chennai lost three wickets. I would say now the match is completely under the control of Delhi bowlers. If the Delhi bowlers can bowl the last few overs with some control then Delhi will win this match.
Google still shows a 44% chance of Chennai winning the match. That doesn't seem believable to me. However, I would say the match now depends on Rahane and Shivam Dube's innings. If these two batsmen play big innings, Chennai has a chance to win. If these two batsmen fail to perform well, Delhi will win this match. But at the moment, the match is completely under the control of Delhi.