CSK vs KKR LIVE- IPL 2021 Final: ‘Chinna Thala’ Suresh Raina misses first-ever IPL Final- Chennai Super Kings’ star batsman and their leading run-scorer Suresh Raina failed to make a cut in IPL 2021 Final against KKR on Friday. The development comes even as the left-handed batsman underwent rigorous training ahead of the finals. The out-of-form Raina failed to weave magic in IPL 2021 and Robin Uthappa galloped to the opportunity with a crucial 63 in Qualifier 1 to guide CSK to the 9th IPL Final. Follow IPL 2021 Final live score updates on insidesport.co
CSK vs KKR LIVE- IPL 2021 Final: ‘Chinna Thala’ Suresh Raina misses first-ever IPL Final as good friend MS Dhoni opts for Robin Uthappa
Why was Suresh Raina dropped?
IPL 2021 Final –
- Raina opted out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons and made a comeback into the side with a fifty in IPL 2021.
- However, He managed to score just 160 runs in 12 games with a disappointing average of 17 and a strike rate of 125.00.
- The left-hander has not looked at his best in this season but CSK needed experience in the middle order. Thus team management turned towards Robin Uthappa in the later stages of the league.
Suresh Raina in IPL 2021
- Matches – 12
- Runs – 160
- Avg – 17
- SR – 125.00
- 50s – 1
Robin Uthappa’s form
- Robin Uthappa has so far played three games for CSK this season replacing Suresh Raina.
- He scored 84 runs at a strike rate of 121.73 and an average of 28.00.
- The veteran cricketer played outstanding innings in the first qualifier against Delhi Capitals where he scored 63 runs in just 44 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes. The match-defining innings by Robin has sealed his place in CSK’s playing XI for the final.
CSK vs KKR LIVE- IPL 2021 Final: ‘Chinna Thala’ Suresh Raina misses first-ever IPL Final as good friend MS Dhoni opts for Robin Uthappa
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