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Marcus Stoinis\u2019<\/strong> blistering innings overshadowed Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong>\u2018s century as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)<\/strong> registered a thrilling six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK<\/strong>)<\/a> in a high-scoring encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n After being invited to bat first, CSK innings began with Ajinkya Rahane<\/strong>\u2018s early departure, scoring just 1 run off 3 balls. However, Gaikwad emerged as the linchpin of the CSK innings, showcasing sublime batting skills. Gaikwad\u2019s breathtaking century mesmerized the crowd, as he carved his way to a majestic 108 runs off a mere 60 deliveries. His innings was a blend of elegance and power, punctuated by 12 exquisite boundaries and 3 towering sixes.<\/p>\n Despite Gaikwad\u2019s brilliance, the other CSK batters struggled to capitalize on the solid foundation laid by their opener. Daryl Mitchell<\/strong> and Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong> failed to score with high-strike rate, but it was Shivam Dube<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s explosive cameo that injected momentum into the innings. Dube\u2019s scintillating 66 runs off just 27 balls, featuring 3 boundaries and an impressive 7 sixes, propelled CSK to a formidable to score of 210\/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite the onslaught, LSG\u2019s bowlers put up a commendable effort, with Matt Henry, Mohsin Khan<\/strong>\u00a0and Yash Thakur<\/strong> among the wicket-takers for the innings.<\/p>\n In pursuit of a challenging target of 211 runs, LSG\u2019s innings got off to a rocky start with Quinton de Kock<\/strong> departing for a duck. Nevertheless, KL Rahul<\/strong> and Marcus Stoinis<\/strong> steadied the ship with a cautious yet effective partnership. De Kock\u2019s departure brought Stoinis to the crease, who then took the game by storm. Stoinis unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, decimating the CSK bowling attack with his aggressive strokeplay. His breathtaking innings of 124 runs off just 63 deliveries completely shifted the momentum in LSG\u2019s favour,<\/p>\n Stoinis\u2019 knock was a masterclass in power-hitting, as he smashed 13 boundaries and 6 monstrous sixes to leave the CSK bowlers gasping for breath. Supported by Nicholas Pooran<\/strong> and Deepak Hooda<\/strong>, Stoinis propelled LSG towards the target with sheer determination and grit as LSG reached the target with three balls to spare, finishing at 213\/4 in 19.3 overs.<\/p>\n Its time to appreciate Marcus Stoinis<\/p>\n What a player, what a knock, what a century, a great innings for lucknow\ud83d\udd25#CSKvLSG<\/a> | shivam dube | chepauk pic.twitter.com\/EDMpkdaWdU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Yfbi4vAgtg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 RanaJi\ud83c\udff9 (@RanaTells) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Stoinis \ud83e\udee1 What a masterclass inning this is!! Good knocks by Pooran and Hooda as well! Top win for LSG!#CSKvLSG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Marcus Stoinis showed his power game to win the game for LSG. Outstanding from them to chase down this mammoth score at the Chepauk. #LSGvsCSK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What a game it was !!!!<\/p>\n Mark Stoinis played like a real Australian Cricketer, Full of determination.#ipltickets<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #IPL2024live<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pankaj Ladha (@pankajladha_) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This Stoinis knock is better than Buttler as it was vs 2 of the better death bowlers going around & in den of CSK who with their shrewd planning choke this kind of chase 9 out of 10 times. Its the highest run chase on chepak & highest individual score which tells how hard it is<\/p>\n \u2014 Ishaan (@1tothepoint) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is the worst loss in the history of CSK.<\/p>\n \u2014 Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MS FINISHES OFF IN STYLE IN CHENNAI! pic.twitter.com\/eYw043Z9zs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THE WINNING CELEBRATION FROM MARCUS STOINIS. \ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/DEMBcqzOZu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He is Marcus Stoinis <\/p>\n He is from Australia, His country player’s are known for crushing teams who wear blue kits but today\u2026<\/p>\n He wore blue kit and smashed a team wearing yellow ! #LSGvsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SqVCxlacFO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SR \u2076\u2079 (@ultimate__d) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n LSG pulls off a sensational win against CSK \ud83e\udee1\ud83d\udd25#CSKvLSG<\/a> #ipl2024<\/a> \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n So sending Stoinis at no 3 and Jadeja at no 4 was the difference in the end<\/p>\n \u2014 Yash (@71stcentury) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Hmm, so Australian team for T20 World Cup could be- Head, Warner, Fraser, Maxwell, Marsh, Stoinis, Green, Inglis, Tim David, Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Zampa, Wade, Ellis.<\/p>\n It Will be difficult to beat them\ud83d\ude25<\/p>\n \u2014 spacetime_surfer (@spacetime1222) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Marcus stoinis was extraordinary but not to forget Deepak Hooda impactful inning and that too 2 boundaries against Pathirana, who was bowling too good today \u2026.#LSGvsCSK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 warrior (@jerkdt) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Easily one of the Greatest ever IPL knocks while chasing. Marcus Stoinis did the unthinkable, unimaginable. pic.twitter.com\/ItwtWPSZsN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rohit FansArmy \u2122 (@JustMyTweetssss) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Earlier, Stoinis addressed the expected 50,000 crowd at Ekana stadium, many likely to support former CSK skipper Mahendra singh Dhoni(MSD). “It’ll be intersting to see who the fans cheer for MS(Marcus Stoinis) or MSD ( Mahendra Singh Dhoni)”and he proved at chepauk #LSGvsCSK<\/a> #IPL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9Y8xOFXpAe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fazal Khan (@Fazal_scribe) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Taking it in the stride. \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb#CSKvLSG<\/a> #WhistlePodu<\/a> \ud83e\udd81\ud83d\udc9b pic.twitter.com\/XDiJ4h4Jzo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nRuturaj Gaikwad\u2019s masterful century<\/h2>\n
Shivam Dube\u2019s explosive cameo<\/h2>\n
Also READ: Twitter erupts as Ruturaj Gaikwad lights up Chepauk with a magnificent century in CSK vs LSG clash | IPL 2024<\/a><\/h3>\n
Marcus Stoinis\u2019 blistering innings turns the tide<\/h2>\n
LSG\u2019s remarkable chase and victory<\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how Twitter reacted:<\/h3>\n
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Also WATCH: KL Rahul plucks a gravity-defying catch to dismiss Ajinkya Rahane in the CSK vs LSG match | IPL 2024<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n