I roar for CSK

CSK has been so inconsistent with their performances in IPL3. But last week , we saw ruthless cricket by CSK. The ball was hit all over the M.A.Chidambaram stadium by our home boys that led to 2 clinical victories. CSK showed their determination , will-power and what they are really upto in the last week matches with RCB and RR. Batsmen as usual won the battle between the ball and bat. With those 2 consecutive wins, CSK has made itself clear that they are on the top on the contention for their place in semis.

Murali Vijay - a class act:
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M.Vijay was the unsung hero of the last 2 matches. Endless hitting over the ropes and all were perfect cricket shots. No single slog shot was hit by him. All came from the sweet spot of the bat. He deserves special applause for shadowing 'Mongoose Man' for 3 matches consecutively. Worth mentioning are the support provided by Raina,Hayden and Albie.

Bollinger - valuable asset:
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On the day against RR ,when over 450 runs were hit, Bollinger's figures of 15 of 4 overs with 2 wickets was simply out of the world. His line and length and variations are impeccable. CSK has found a solid pace spearhead in him. I am sure, they will start of with flying colours with new ball hereafter.

Still some work has to be done with the bowling department. Having hit 246 runs, all would have expected to bowl RR out within 180 or so. But CSK let them to hit 223 runs. Have not Bollinger removed Watson, the game would have been a nail biting one. Even Murali was hit all over the park. Though the pitch had nothing to offer for the bowlers, we should not have leaked so many runs. Hope this will be a lesson for the matches to come.

Dhoni's cool captaincy:
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Everyone were on their nerves as Watson was getting RR towards victory. But the cool captain made a smart move by bringing Bollinger into attack. Can't imagine what would have happened if Bollinger was reserved for 18th and 20th over. He was brought into attack rightly during 16th over and he did his job for the captain.

Keeping the winning momentum going:
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Boys are in terrific form now and have a home match against MI. They would be keen to take revenge on MI like the ones they did during last week. Keeping the plan simple and some disciplined cricket should fetch them the victory over Mumbai which they require to remain in the contest. Team selection will be the toughest job for Dhoni. Hussey is waiting to prove a point. Albie has proved what he is worth in last match against RR. But I hope Dhoni should stick to the winning combination instead of trying new plans.

CSK have been a consistent team for the past 2 years. They made to the finals in IPL 1 and to the semis in IPL 2. They have a fair chance of going into the semis this time too . The boys are boosted after the two wins at home. Their confidence level are as high as Everest. I can't wait for the match against Mumbai which I am going to see live at the ground. Will update this Blog after that. I wish CSK for their upcoming performances. Whether they win or lose, as my home-team I will always roar louder and louder for them. JAI HO CSK !!!