IPL 2018: CSK vs DD, 5 CSK players who stood out in the match

#5 Ambati Rayudu

Rayudu showed that he is also in fine form

This match will be remembered by many for the innings played by Watson and Dhoni but it would be criminal to forget the valuable contribution made by Ambati Rayudu in CSK's victory over the Delhi Daredevils.

Rayudu came in at number four after Suresh Raina fell for just 2 runs. At that point, many spectators might have thought that the loss of 2 quick wickets would have caused a slowing down in the run rate, but Rayudu had other ideas.

The batsman seemed to be in a destructive mood as he blasted 41 runs off a mere 24 deliveries, only to be run out by Trent Boult. He looked very comfortable at the crease and played with such confidence that one could be forgiven for thinking that he would have ended the innings unbeaten.

His innings was important as it helped CSK maintain momentum and ensured that they did not experience a middle-order collapse. CSK had lost du Plessis and Raina in the space of 2 deliveries when he made his way to the crease, but this did not restrain the batsman nor did he allow this to put the brakes on the scoring rate.

This was perhaps one of the biggest factors in ensuring that CSK made it over the 200-run mark and further highlights the importance of his innings.

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