IPL 2018: Shane Watson hits ton in CSK’s big win at new home

Shane Watson 57-ball 106 helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 64 runs in an IPL 2018 clash at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday. (BCCI )

Updated on: Apr 21, 2018 12:03 AM IST

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Shane Watson 57-ball 106 helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 64 runs in an IPL 2018 clash at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday. (BCCI )

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Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opt to field. (BCCI )

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Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu got Chennai Super Kings off to a blistering start, putting on a 50-run stand in 4.2 overs. (BCCI )

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Ben Laughlin got the first success for visitors as he removed Rayudu (12) in the fifth over. (BCCI )

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Shane Watson continued to pile on the runs and reached his fifty off 28 balls. (BCCI )

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Suresh Raina supported Watson, hitting a fiery 46 off 29 balls with nine shots to the fence. (BCCI )

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Shreyas Gopal was the pick of the bowlers for RR, finishing with 3/20. (BCCI )

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Watson brought up his first century for CSK as the hosts posted 204/5. (BCCI )

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In reply, RR lose debutant Heinrich Klaasen cheaply. The South African fell to Shardul Thakur in the second over. (BCCI )

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Deepak Chahar removed Sanju Samson and Rahane (not in pic) in quick succession to leave RR in all sorts of trouble. (BCCI )

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Dwayne Bravo joined the party, getting the wickets of Jos Buttler and Rahul Tripathi. (BCCI )

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Imran Tahir got rid of Ben Stokes (45) in the 14th over to put CSK on course for a big win. (BCCI )

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Karn Sharma got the wickets of Jaydev Unadkat and Ben Laughlin off successive deliveries as CSK secured their third win of the tournament. (BCCI )