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Powerplay Onslaught: Conway and Urvil Light Up the Start
CSK launched into IPL 2025 Match 67 against Gujarat Titans (GT) with fire in their eyes. Devon Conway and young Urvil Patel opened aggressively, making the most of every loose delivery. The sixth over, bowled by Prasidh Krishna, saw CSK match their best Powerplay score this season.
- Conway smashed Prasidh for consecutive boundaries, including a flick past Rashid Khan.
- Urvil Patel displayed innovation, executing lofts and pickups with flair. One highlight: a lofted SIX off Siraj over deep square leg.
- CSK ended the Powerplay at 66/1, with Ayush Mhatre dismissed earlier by Prasidh Krishna for 8.
Middle-Order Fireworks: Urvil and Conway Keep the Blaze Going
Post Powerplay, CSK did not relent. Urvil Patel, in particular, dazzled:
- He reached 37 off just 19 balls with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.
- His fearless approach against Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore turned the momentum. A pulled SIX and a late cut FOUR highlighted his intent.
- His innings ended when Sai Kishore outfoxed him, inducing a miscue to Shubman Gill.
Meanwhile, Conway smoothly transitioned into anchor mode, combining power with placement.
- A SIX off Rashid Khan over long-on brought up his half-century in style.
- His sublime timing, even off googlies and wide balls, helped CSK reach over 120 in 12 overs.
Shifting Gears: Dube’s Muscular Blitz Adds Punch
Shivam Dube entered with CSK flying high and wasted no time:
- He pulled a short ball from Sai Kishore straight towards the sightscreen for a massive SIX.
- Shahrukh Khan then got Dube to miscue a loft, caught by Coetzee at long-on. Dube departed after a fiery 17 off just 8 balls.
Dube’s cameo ensured CSK kept the run rate healthy, even as wickets began to fall.
Rashid and Shahrukh Strike Back: GT Claw into the Game
Gujarat’s spin duo tried their best to contain the CSK juggernaut:
- Rashid Khan bowled Conway for 52 with a quicker one that skidded on.
- Shahrukh Khan, with clever variations, dismissed Dube and kept Jadeja quiet initially.
Despite the setbacks, CSK kept pushing towards a big total.
Brevis Unleashed: A Finisher Emerges
As the death overs began, Dewald Brevis, CSK’s X-factor, turned the match into a spectacle:
- Brevis brought up his 50 off just 20 balls, showcasing his range with audacious scoops, muscular pulls, and fearless lofts.
- Against Siraj, he went ballistic: three massive sixes, each showcasing power and placement.
- Brevis also reverse-lapped Arshad Khan and flicked Coetzee for effortless boundaries.
- Dhoni applauded from the dugout as the youngster turned up the heat.
His final over saw:
- A massive 81m SIX off Prasidh.
- A top-edge pull caught by Buttler to end the innings at 57 off 23 balls (4×4, 5×6).
📌 Key Batting Performers – CSK
- Devon Conway: 52 (35) – Anchored innings with fluency.
- Urvil Patel: 37 (19) – Aggressive top-order intent.
- Dewald Brevis: 57 (23) – Power-hitting masterclass.
- Shivam Dube: 17 (8) – Short and impactful.
- Jadeja: Unbeaten cameo with a six and boundary.
🧩 Bowling Snapshot – Gujarat Titans
- Rashid Khan: 3 overs, 1/41 – Mixed returns.
- Shahrukh Khan: 2 overs, 2/26 – Smart variations.
- Prasidh Krishna: 4 overs, 2/42 – Early and late strikes.
- Siraj and Coetzee: Expensive spells, unable to stop boundaries.
🧠 Impact Moments & Strategy
- CSK’s calculated aggression through each phase meant they never went into rebuild mode.
- Conway and Urvil used the fielding restrictions smartly.
- Dube and Brevis focused on powerplay-style aggression at the death, exploiting GT’s over-reliance on pace.
- Brevis as impact player was a trump card — providing a T20 innings of the highest caliber.
🎯 What This Means Going Forward
- CSK’s top-order flexibility and death-over firepower now pose serious threats for any side in the playoffs.
- GT’s lack of death bowling variety and defensive field placements were brutally exposed.
- With this momentum, CSK are favorites to finish top-2, while GT need urgent regrouping.
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