Dream11 IPL 2020: Steve Smith gets reprieve on 51 after Sam Curran spills an easy catch

Rajasthan are currently competing with Chennai in Match 5 of Dream11 IPL 2020. Chennai won toss and invited Rajasthan to bat first in Sharjah. MS Dhoni's decision to field first proved costly as Men in Pink got off to a blistering start. After losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (6) early, skipper Steve Smith and Sanju Samson took matters into ir own hands as y took Chennai bowlers to cleaners.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Sam Curran drops regulation catch from Steve Smith

Sanju Samson was aggressor while Steve Smith played second fiddle to Kerala batsman. Sanju Samson played a whirlwind kck of 74 off 32 balls with one four and nine towering sixes before getting out to Lungi Ngidi. Steve Smith continued good work as he anchored innings brilliantly and kept scoreboard ticking while scoring an odd boundary each over.

Steve Smith soon reached his fifty and decided to shift gears. former Australian skipper tried to hit a six off Ravindra Jadeja while batting on 51 but miscued shot as ball went towards long-off fielder. Sam Curran, who was stationed at long-off boundary almost caught ball only to spill it over boundary and concede a six. Steve Smith made full use of reprieve and added a few more runs to his tally before getting out to Sam Curran.

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Englishman redeemed himself in 19th over as he accounted for Steve Smith's wicket. Sam Curran bowled a length ball at pads as Steve Smith whipped it to mid-wicket. However, he couldn't get eugh as Kedar Jadhav, who was positioned at mid-wicket caught ball. Steve Smith scored 69 off 47 balls with four fours and as many sixes. Meanwhile, Rajasthan scored 216/7 off ir 20 overs. 

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Rajasthan vs Chennai live in India 

For telecast of Rajasthan vs Chennai Dream11 IPL 2020 live in India, fans can tune into  Star Sports Network. For Rajasthan vs Chennai Dream11 IPL 2020 live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of league. Furrmore, one can also visit official websites and social media ps of respective teams. Rajasthan vs Chennai IPL live streaming will be available for fans on  Disney+ Hotstar app.

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