Vintage MS Dhoni's heroics set up Chennai Super Kings' victory against Rajasthan Royals
A late cameo from Ben Stokes and an allround effort from Jofra Archer were not enough to prevent Chennai Super Kings from making it three out of three in the 2019 Indian Premier League as the defending champions edged past Rajasthan Royals in a tight contest. The game appeared to be out of Royals' reach at one point before Stokes exploded at the death, with good support from Archer. But eventually, the experience of Dwayne Bravo came to the fore as the Royals lost their third successive game. How did the pitch behave? Much better than it did on the opening night. There was enough carry and the ball certainly didn't turn a mile as it did against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Dew, however, played a major role with bowlers finding it difficult to control the lengths as the game progressed. Royals seamer Jofra Archer termed it the 'worst conditions' he has ever bowled in because of the trouble he had in bowling fuller deliveries with the wet ball. Despite that, Super Ki...