Shane Watson fires memorable 101 vs current IPL team CSK on April 22, 2013; watch video

On April 22, 2013, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson smashed his first hundred of IPL while playing for Rajasthan Royals. That hundred came against CSK at Chepauk and saw Watson showcasing his sublime form. Shane Watson was Player of Tournament in inaugural IPL and due to his performances in 2013, Australian bagged hour for a second time.

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Shane Watson smashes his first IPL hundred against CSK

This was 30th match of IPL 2013 and Rajasthan Royals were visiting CSK at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Both teams had looked strong in tournament and were facing each or near midway st of league sts. RR captain Rahul Dravid won toss and chose to bat first on Chennai wicket. Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane opened innings for Royals.

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While Ajinkya Rahane only played 15 balls, Shane Watson looked confident on his end of wicket as he scored consistently and looked good. Watson took attack to CSK bowlers from start and stitched a 71-run partnership with Rahane where he contributed 54 in just 29 balls. After Rahane was dismissed in 8th over for 16, Watson went through numorous batting partners but Royals' cause was t hurt.

Watson had most of strike and he made most of it. On his 60th ball, Watson scored his 100th run and brought up first century of IPL 2013 and his own maiden IPL century. He got dismissed for 101 and Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 185 on board. Here are highlights of Watson's innings.

(Foot courtesy: BCCI)

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Shane Watson's efforts, however, could t guarantee a Rajasthan win as CSK ended up chasing down RR's total. Watson scored 543 runs in season and took 13 wickets. Rajasthan qualified for playoffs but could t make final. Watson stayed with team until 2015 and ironically, w plays for Chennai Super Kings itself. BCCI currently has IPL 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic.

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