Suresh Raina tells Ashwin that Sehwag inspired him for '25-ball 87-run strike' of IPL 2014

Suresh Raina recently told his former Chennai Super Kings team-mate Ravichandran Ashwin about his inspiration for his 25-ball kck of 87 runs against Kings XI Punjab in second Qualifier of IPL 2014. Chasing a mammoth target of 223 for a place in final, Raina decimated KXIP bowling attack in an incredible inning that included 12 boundaries and six maximums. However, a direct hit from George Bailey ended his stay in middle as CSK went on to lose match while Punjab entered ir maiden final.

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'Do you remember?': Suresh Raina

During a recent Instagram live session with Ashwin, Raina asked him if he remembered that video-game-like match from IPL 2014. southpaw n went on to reveal that after he had watched Virender Sehwag bat in first innings, he realised that wicket was definitely good to bat on. 'China Thala' furr added that when he was walking back after end of first innings, he kept telling himself to remain calm.

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Raina & Ashwin's IPL career

Raina has played 193 matches for Chennai Super Kings and has mand to score 5,368 runs in tournament so far.  left-handed batsman is second-highest run-maker in history of IPL, only behind RCB skipper Virat Kohli.

On  or hand, Ashwin went on to play 97 matches for CSK, in which he mand to take 90 wickets, with his best season coming in 2011 edition as he finished with 20 wickets. Chennai Super Kings has won IPL thrice (2010, 2011, and 2018) and all titles have come under leadership of MS Dhoni.

Raina is still with CSK, meanwhile, Ashwin is slated to represent Delhi Capitals upcoming season. IPL 2020 was slated to begin from March 29 this year, however, tournament has been suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus pandemic. 

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(Im Courtesy: PTI)