Chennai Super Kings celebrated their return to their home ground in grand style by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in a nail biting finish.
It was a high scoring game as KKR posted over 200 runs on the board on the back of a blistering innings by Andre Russel who smashed 11 sixes in his knock of 88 runs.
But, CSK batsmen just kept coming and didn’t let the match go away from their grip. It was very tensed in the middle but CSK fans in the stadium and around the world were hopeful that their batsmen will pull it off in the end.
Young English batsmen Sam Billings entertained the huge crowd at Chepauk with his outstanding hitting.
Billings came in to bat when Chennai Super Kings were in a spot of bother and the required run rate was well above 10 runs an over.
After Billings, it was DJ Bravo who kept CSK in the game. Twitterati were in good form throughout the game and celebrated CSK’s homecoming in their style.
YES! You’re welcome for that free nail-biting session! #WhistlePodu ?? #CSKHomeComing #Yellove #CSKvKKR
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P?du Whistle P?du! (@ChennaiIPL) April 10, 2018
Bravo the other night & Billings tonight. Story of CSK’s IPL so far.#CSKvKKR
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 10, 2018
This #CSK Win is for all the fans who braved external environment today and bravely made it to #Chepauk
U all deserved to see #CSK win today.. U got it!#CSKvsKKR #IPL2018
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) April 10, 2018
Once again @ChennaiIPL wins a game from an improbable situation. Oh, how we missed you! Over 1000 days since a match at #Chepauk, but this game was worth every bit. #CSKvKKR
— Zakka Jacob (@Zakka_Jacob) April 10, 2018
Woah woah woah!!! The fortress remains! #CSK #CSK #CSK #IPL2018 #ThisIsAwesome
— Ash (@C4EAsh) April 10, 2018
Awesome Victory by #CSK
sorry #Jadeja for underestimating ?
They made it ? Great Homecoming match
Those fans in the stadium deserves it.
Excellent— Ram Muthuram Cinemas (@RamCinemas) April 10, 2018
ABSOLUTE SCENES! @ChennaiIPL pull off a thrilling run chase for the second game running as they return home with victory over @KKRiders – Andre Russell’s 88no off 36 in vain for #KKR as Sam Billings hits 56 off 23 for #CSK! pic.twitter.com/xv1wBmxSnx
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) April 10, 2018
It’s all over and the @ChennaiIPL have won by 5 wickets!!! #CSKvKKR #IPL #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/5X5Wx5AeHS
— CPL T20 (@CPL) April 10, 2018
Successful 200+ targets chased down at Chepauk:
206 CSK v RCB, 2012 – Vinay Kumar concedes 17 off the last over
203 CSK v KKR, 2018 – Vinay Kumar concedes 19 off the last over#CSKvKKR #IPL2018— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) April 10, 2018
Back at the den with a win! #Yellove #WhistlePodu ??
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P?du Whistle P?du! (@ChennaiIPL) April 10, 2018
Welcome back home super kings #CSK pic.twitter.com/vblqG46gJU
— IndiaGlitz – Tamil (@igtamil) April 10, 2018
CSK HATERS right now #CSKvKKR #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/iUrQie9VgX
— decibel (@decibel008) April 10, 2018
CSK Is Fucking Lucky ??
Someone Always Steps In To Save The Match
Last Game – D Bravo
Today – Sam Billings
Victory Is All That Matters ! V Still Gotta Improve A Lot..!
No Nail Baiting Finishes Pls ? Mudila ?#CSKvKKR #IPL2018
— S T R A N G 3 R* (@HungryHearttt49) April 10, 2018