Published 22:22 IST, September 22nd 2020

Jofra Archer's heroics at the death against Chennai breaks the internet, See tweets

Just as Chennai thought it could breathe a sigh of relief with the dismissal of Sanju Samson and Steve Smith, Englishman Jofra Archer took Sharjah by storm.

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Just as Chennai thought it h could brea a sigh of relief with dismissal of Sanju Samson and Steve Smith, English speedster Jofra Archer took Sharjah by storm as he went ballistic. Archer slammed 24 runs off 2 legal deliveries in last over of innings which was bowled by Proteas pacer Lungi Ngidi. His innings of 27 runs in last over also helped Rajasthan cruise past 200-mark and setting a target of 217 for Chennai to chase. 

Here's how Archer's innings broke internet: 

Samson, Smith anchor Rajasthan past 200

Losing toss and being put to bat first, Rajasthan got off to a flyer as Sanju Samson rained sixes at Sharjah despite losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early. number three batsman left skipper Steve Smith gazing as he smashed ball across park. Samson hit 9 maximums as he scored 74 off just 32 deliveries. 

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It was n skipper Smith who else one end strong while wickets fell continuously from or end. However, skipper was sent back to pavilion by Chennai's star bowler of night - Sam Curran - after scoring 69. Just when Chennai thought that y h pulled things back and slowed runs, Jofra Archer ran riot in last over tearing apart Proteas pacer. Englishman four sixes off just two valid balls taking Rajasthan past 200-mark and setting a target of 217 for Chennai to chase. 

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22:13 IST, September 22nd 2020