In KKR’s comprehensive win against CSK in Chepauk, Nitish Rana exchanged words with the umpire. During the first innings, KKR was restricted to putting only 4 players outside the inner circle during the last over. Nitish Rana left unimpressed as Umpires penalized KKR in the first innings of KKR vs CSK.
According to the new rules, a slow over rate will prove very costly to the fielding side. The in-game penalty rule came under the act the last season. It has created fear in the fielding captain’s mind to finish the 20 overs inside 90 overs.
If the fielding team fails to conclude 19 overs within 85 minutes then they will be bounded to put only 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle. This rule gives an advantage to the batters for playing aerial shots freely.
Nitish Rana left unimpressed as Umpires penalized KKR
While CSK was batting during the first innings the on-field umpire signaled that KKR are an over behind from the regular time. According to the rules, the fielding is obliged to complete the first innings by 9:00 PM (IST). However, Nitish Rana and co took 10 minutes extra to complete their 19 overs.
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Meanwhile, the skipper wasn’t happy with the referee’s decision as there were a lot of delays in the game due to the batters. The umpires stick to his words and told Nitish that they are already 10 minutes behind.
KKR beat CSK at Chepauk after 10 years
In a do-or-die game against Chennai, Rana and his men showed great character. Firstly they restricted CSK batters to 144/6 after the completion of 20 overs. Afterward, they chased it down in a very comfortable manner with 9 balls spare.
Captain Nitish Rana and there this season’s sensation Rinku Singh were the architect of the win for them. The 99 runs partnership between them took the game away from CSK.
CSK spinners failed to create any impact on a spin-friendly wicket which cost them the game.
Nitish Rana became the second captain after Gautam Gambhir to beat CSK at the Chepauk
The young captain of KKR has put his name in the history books with a massive win against CSK. Before him, only the legendary captain of KKR Gautam Gambhir managed to reach his feet. He did it in the finals of the 2012 IPL where Dhoni and his men became the victim of Bisla’s storm.
Since then no KKR skipper managed to beat CSK at home.