Published 22:19 IST, October 10th 2020

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Dinesh Karthik for outsmarting MS Dhoni, names Kolkata gamechanger

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar feels Dinesh Karthik's ploy of holding Sunil Narine back for the first 10 overs proved to be instrumental in the team's victory.

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Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar needs introduction as man has done it all on cricket field that one aspires to. With an umpteen number of cricketing records to his name, his credibility is unmatched when it comes to sport. This is reason why his new YouTube show 'Sachin's Game Changers' has been received well. 47-year-old on his show shares his opinions on Dream11 IPL 2020 matches.

Sachin Tendulkar appreciates Dinesh Karthik's tactics against Chennai

Talking about this week's encounter between Kolkata and Chennai, Sachin Tendulkar pointed out players that made a significant impact for Dinesh Karthik's side to help m snatch victory from jaws of defeat. 'Master Blaster' feels that think tank needed to demote Sunil Narine as his weakness to short-pitched balls is kwn to all. move to send Rahul Tripathi up order was a game-changing moment as his 81 helped side post a respectable score of 167. 

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Sachin Tendulkar appreciated Dinesh Karthik's ploy to hold his front-line spinner, Sunil Narine for death overs. Tendulkar opined that MS Dhoni's side was cruising towards victory after a brisk start, but as West Indian took ball in 12th over, he quickly dismissed Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu also was sent back in quick succession by Kolkata team. This put pressure on MS Dhoni and or middle-order batsmen.

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Chennai team surprisingly lost match, which was totally in ir control in first half. required run-rate was t issue as per Sachin Tendulkar, but disciplined bowling from Kolkata spin unit in middle overs turned match in Kolkata's favour. Ravindra Jadeja did hit a few shots towards end, but it was a little too late. 

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Both teams will be in action on Saturday once again. Kolkata side is slated to face Punjab in an afteron contest at Abu Dhabi. MS Dhoni and co. will be seen in action in Dubai in evening match in much anticipated 'Sourn Derby' with Virat Kohli's Bangalore. It will be essential for Chennai to claim winning points in clash in order to stay relevant in competition as y languish at bottom of points table. 

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22:19 IST, October 10th 2020