Today’s Match – Match 30 IPL 2013 –Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Date – Mon Apr 22
Time – 8:00 pm i.e 14:30 GMT | 20:00 IST
Venue – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Toss – Rajasthan Royals elected to bat first
Result – Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets

Today in the 30th match of Pepsi IPL 2013, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first. Opener Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane gave them flying start as the duo added 71 runs in 7.1 over before Rahane got out afte scoring just 16 of those. Shane Watson was at his devastating best as he smashed every Chennai bowler. He scored a brilliant 101 off 61 balls which included 6 fours and 6 sixes. It was his century and a 22 ball 36 by Stuart Binny which helped Rajasthan Royals post a good total of 185/4 in 20 overs.

Chasing 186 to win, Chennai lost Murali Vijay when the team score was just 22 but Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina then steadied the innings. Suresh Raina scored a brilliant 35 ball 51 before getting out where as M Hussey continued his good run and scored a brilliant 88 off 51 balls which included 13 fours and 1 six. Needing 46 to win from 5 overs, the game was poised for an interesting finish as Hussey got run out by Dravid followed by Ravindra Jadeja’s wicket for a duck giving some hope to the Royals. But Dhoni’s 16 ball 21 took CSK closed to victory. Needing 11 of last over, Dwayne Bravo hit a six followed by doubles to take Chennai to a well fought 5 wicket win.

Match 30 IPL 2013 – Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Scorecard