Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis were the cornerstones of CSKās win with the pair putting up a 115-run stand for the third wicket to help CSK take down the total with four deliveries still remaining in the match. Set a target of 163, CSK found themselves reeling at 6/2 with both opening batsmen Shane Watson and Murali Vijay back in the pavilion.