Gaikwad falls short of century but leads CSK to a score of 212/3 against SRH.

In a thrilling match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad came close to scoring his second century in the Indian Premier League. However, he fell just two runs short, ending his impressive innings at 98 runs. Along with fellow batsman Daryl Mitchell, who scored a solid half-century, the Super Kings were able to set a formidable total of 212 runs for the loss of only three wickets.

The Super Kings faced an early setback when opener Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed, but Gaikwad and Mitchell were determined to turn things around. Their partnership of 107 runs for the second wicket proved to be the backbone of the CSK batting lineup. Gaikwad's consistent and skillful performance, along with Mitchell's powerful hitting, kept the scoreboard ticking and put CSK in a strong position.

Even after Mitchell's departure, CSK continued to push forward with Shivam Dube's quickfire 39 runs off just 22 balls. He and Gaikwad added another 74 runs to the total, further solidifying CSK's lead. Despite the efforts of SRH's bowlers, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, and T Natarajan, CSK's batsmen were able to dominate and reach a score of over 200 runs.

In the end, Chennai Super Kings finished with a total of 212 runs for the loss of only three wickets. It was an impressive display of batting prowess and teamwork, setting the stage for an exciting match against the table-topping Sunrisers Hyderabad. With such a strong performance, CSK is sure to give their opponents a run for their money. The final result remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure - it's going to be an intense battle on the cricket field.

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