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Gaikwad’s knock propelled the team into the yellow as they thrashed the defending champions by 20 runs in a match. Indian Premier League (IPLmatch on ) Dubai International Stadium.
“Obviously one of my top innings so far. With the pressure of the opening wickets and the seniors in the dressing room, I just had to grind and take the team to 130, 140 and then 150 as it was possible,” Gaikwad said. ‘Man of the Match’ said during the post-match presentation.
“When Mahi bhai is around and with the CSK management, once he backs you, you don’t need to think much. The Sri Lanka tour and the preparation coming here helped. ”
“Initially the ball was seaming and swinging, so I had to take my chances against the spinners. Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) just came and I had to take my chance and it turned out well.”
Dwayne Bravo took three and Deepak Chahar took two wickets for CSK. Saurabh Tiwary scored the most runs for Mumbai Indians by playing the highest innings of 50 runs.
With this win, Chennai Super Kings have moved up to the top of the points table while Mumbai are in danger of being dropped from the top four.
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