Sam Curran blasts 20 runs in 4 balls off Khaleel Ahmed over on opening debut; watch video

On Tuesday, Chennai got opportunity to bat first in Dream11 IPL 2020 for first time. In an unforeseen move, Chennai think tank sprung a surprise by sending youngster Sam Curran in place of Shane Watson to open innings alongside Faf du Plessis. This is first time that Shane Watson hasn't opened batting for Chennai in IPL. reason behind Sam Curran's promotion could be failure of Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis at providing blistering starts this season.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Sam Curran takes Khaleel Ahmed to cleaners by scoring 22 off his over

move paid off for Chennai as Sam Curran scored 31 runs off 21 balls with three fours and two sixes.  22-year old racked up 21 runs off fourth over bowled by Khaleel Ahmed, smashing two boundaries and as many maximums. Sam Curran pulled first ball over mid-on for a four. He played same shot on next ball to score ar boundary, however, this time it was over mid-wicket.

Sam Curran wasn't done just yet as he pulled bouncer by Khaleel Ahmed for a six over long-on. Khaleel Ahmed conceded two singles off his next two deliveries. With Curran on strike for final ball of over, Khaleel Ahmed bowled a slower ball but missed his length as Chennai all-rounder hit him for yet ar six, making it 22 of over. southpaw was cleaned up by Sandeep Sharma in next over, bringing an end to a quickfire cameo. However, before being dismissed, Sam Curran mand to provide rapid start that Chennai needed.

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Sam Curran toying with Khaleel Ahmed

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Curran also contributed with ball as he picked all-important wicket of David Warner, He ended game with figures of 1/18 from three overs. Sam Curran Dream11 IPL stats have been extremely impressive this season. In eight matches, he has played some quickfire cameos and justified his position in team by fulfilling his role to perfection. Curran has scored his runs at a blistering strike-rate of 181.30.  Sam Curran Dream11 IPL stats for 2020 also include 8 wickets he has scalped in as many games.

Men in Yellow went on to win match by 20 runs as y secured ir third win of Dream11 IPL 2020. Meanwhile, Delhi are up next in  Chennai Dream11 IPL schedule in Match 34 on Saturday, October 17 in Sharjah.

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