Indian Cricket Team Updates

2 Number of players to score a hundred both in IPL and CLT20. Suresh Raina joined David Warner in doing so. (Also Read:  MATCH REPORT: FINAL - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS V CHENNAI SUPER KINGS ) 3 Number of T20 hundreds scored by Suresh Raina – most by an Indian 4 Number of tournament finals won by Chennai Super Kings (2 IPL and 2 CLT20 each). Only Sialkot Stallions have won more (7). 5 for 22   – Pawan Negi’s bowling figures – best by any bowler in CLT20. 11 Number of times Chennai Super Kings have made more than 180 while chasing, equalling Kings XI Punjab’s record of doing so most often. 16 Number of sixes hit by Suresh Raina in this edition of CLT20 – most by an Indian in a single edition. 42 Number of stumpings effected by MS Dhoni in T20 matches. Now only Kamran Akmal (70) is ahead of him. source: clt20.c0m

The Chennai Super Kings added the Champions League T20 2014 to their trophy cabinet after they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in the final of the Oppo CLT20 2014. In front of a boisterous crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, MS Dhoni’s side – powered by Suresh Raina’s dazzling century – made light work of their chase of the 181-run target set by the IPL champions, romping home in 18.3 overs. Skipper MS Dhoni sealed the deal for his team in his signature style, hitting Pat Cummins for a six to take his team over the finish line. (Also Read:  QUICK STATS: FINAL - KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS V CHENNAI SUPER KINGS ) After CSK lost opener Dwayne Smith in the very first over of the chase, Raina began in cheeky fashion as he got off the mark with a French cut. But there was no stopping the left-hander thereafter; the 27-year old was in his elements, picking the length quickly, was lightning quick on his feet, had clarity of thought when he attempted to go ov...