the crowd goes wild as Dhoni finishes off in grand style, a length ball is pummelled to the long-off boundary, an eight-wicket win (another similarity with the first game of the day) sends CSK through to the semi-finals, Heat heading home
Heat vs CSK, 13th Match, Group B at Ranchi, Sep 28 2013 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
13th Match, Group B (N), Ranchi, September 28, 2013, Champions League Twenty20
137/7
(15.5/20 ov, T:138) 140/2
CSK won by 8 wickets (with 25 balls remaining)
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Vijay: "There was good bounce in the wicket, and dew around. I just wanted to time the ball rather than hit it. I'm trying to learn as much as I can from Hussey. We are playing good cricket at the moment. "
James Hopes: "We lost our way in the middle of the innings, the batsman haven't done the job again. We had made 50-odd in six overs that usually sets you up for 160. It's a steeping learning curve to be here, and a bit of an eye-opener. We can play with a great deal of freedom in the final game."
Here's a look at the latest points table.
MS Dhoni: "I think it was a very good performance, for the spinners there was a fair amount of dew, it gripped a bit for them ,but they bowled superb lengths. We thought we would be chasing 120-odd runs, but the chase was very well done with the help of Raina, Hussey and Vijay. I think Jadeja will keep improving, the more games he plays, Ashwin is one of the smarter spinners we have, Raina knows what needs to be done. Death bowling is still an area we need to improve, but it is tough for every team. People of Ranchi always want a six."
Man of the Match is Michael Hussey: "I certainly don't feel it (younger). I'm a bit embarrassed to be here actually, I thought Ashwin was a good shout for Man of the Match. The spinners did a great job. Excellent conditions here, I've really enjoyed the stadium and the crowds as well. To get through to the semi-finals was the first goal, and it is great to be there."
That's a wrap from our coverage of this game. Last line goes to Gaurav: "Bend it like Beckham and finish it like Dhoni.." Seeya tomorrow!
15.5
6
Cutting to Dhoni, SIX runs
Kamal: "And CSK got Hussey for Base price. Probably the best ROI ever for any player in IPL. Apart from winning matches, you could see how he helps other Indian players to evolve. Vijay , for example, has become a better Test player now."
15.4
4
Cutting to Dhoni, FOUR runs
short ball just outside off, that sat up for Dhoni, muscular shot sends that past deep square leg for four
Cutting v Dhoni, the match-up we've been waiting for (sort of).
15.3
1lb
Cutting to Hussey, 1 leg bye
back of length on the leg stump, single towards point
15.2
4
Cutting to Hussey, FOUR runs
shortish ball just outside off, Hussey goes for the pull, doesn't time the ball properly but gets it in the gap wide of deep midwicket, another boundary
Kuldeep: "Barring today, Vijay has really been underperforming for CSK this year. Clearly, if Hussey is Mr.Cricket for CSK, then Vijay has been Mr.Wicket for the opposition!!"
15.1
•
Cutting to Hussey, no run
length ball is defended towards the bowler
end of over 159 runs
CSK: 125/2CRR: 8.33 • RRR: 2.60
MS Dhoni3 (3b)
Michael Hussey53 (45b 6x4)
Cameron Gannon 3-0-19-0
Dan Christian 3-0-16-1
14.6
•
Gannon to Dhoni, no run
short of length ball outside off, defended towards backward point
14.5
2
Gannon to Dhoni, 2 runs
short of length ball well outside off, steered towards deep backward point for a couple
14.4
1
Gannon to Hussey, 1 run
on the pads once more, clipped towards square leg
David: "Dont forget that the better 20/20 Aussie teams are not even here. Brisbane and Perth were only through as other teams had a lot of players missing last season. So Brisbane cant complain now the roles are reversed"
14.3
1
Gannon to Dhoni, 1 run
first ball is powerfully swatted towards deep square leg, it was short and just outside off
14.2
1
Gannon to Hussey, 1 run
again the wrong line, down the leg side, helped along to fine leg for a single, another massive cheer, not for Hussey's batting but because the crowd favourite Dhoni is on strike
Ravi: "To make CLT more competitive, for every player a local team loses to an IPL team, they should be allowed to borrow someone of their choice from the other domestic teams that did not qualify for the CLT"
14.1
4
Gannon to Hussey, FOUR runs
short of length ball on leg stump, Hussey gets inside the line of that one and firmly helps it past fine leg for four, another risk-free T20 half-century for Hussey
MS Dhoni walks out to a deafening roar from the crowd. Chants of 'Dhoni, Dhoniu,' ring round the crowd
end of over 144 runs • 1 wicket
CSK: 116/2CRR: 8.28 • RRR: 3.66
Michael Hussey47 (42b 5x4)
Dan Christian 3-0-16-1
Matthew Gale 2-0-22-0
Gaurav: "Another sensible performance from Mr.Cricket. This guy is a gem really. CSK is really lucky to have Hussey."
13.6
W
Christian to Raina, OUT
Raina's innings is over, that was angling in towards the pads, Raina was looking to work that to the leg side, he misses and is hit on the pads, was that going on to hit leg stump, the umpires certainly thinks so
Suresh Raina lbw b Christian 23 (15b 1x4 2x6 23m) SR: 153.33
13.5
1
Christian to Hussey, 1 run
angling in towards the pads, single towards square leg
13.4
1
Christian to Raina, 1 run
nearly sneaked past Raina that one, short of length ball skidding on towards off and middle, guided towards backward point
13.3
1
Christian to Hussey, 1 run
fuller this time, angling in towards middle, clipped behind square leg for one more
13.2
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Christian to Hussey, no run
length ball on off stump, pushed back to Christian
13.1
1
Christian to Raina, 1 run
length ball is pushed towards long-off for one more
end of over 1314 runs
CSK: 112/1CRR: 8.61 • RRR: 3.71
Suresh Raina21 (12b 1x4 2x6)
Michael Hussey45 (39b 5x4)
Matthew Gale 2-0-22-0
Ben Cutting 3-0-24-1
12.6
1
Gale to Raina, 1 run
short of length ball on the pads, defended in front of square leg for one more
12.5
6
Gale to Raina, SIX runs
short ball on leg stump, Raina is unfazed by that one, pulls that away powerfully for six over square leg, superb hit from Raina
12.4
1
Gale to Hussey, 1 run
another slower one, length ball on the pads, 115kph, off the pads for a leg bye
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