Virender Sehwag copies Rajinikanth to mock Chennai, calls Saurabh Tiwary 'Samosa Pav'

much-anticipated Dream11 IPL's 'El Clasico' between Chennai and Mumbai did t live up to expectations of fans as MS Dhoni's team succumbed under pressure once again in Dream11 IPL 2020. Former India opener Virender Sehwag gave his take on Chennai's dismal batting performances while also taking a playful jibe at fitness of certain cricketers. Virender Sehwag's web show Viru Ki Baithak is a hit among masses for his match analysis, which is topped with a tinge of humour. 

Virender Sehwag feels even 'Rajni can't' save Chennai 

Voicing his opinions on Friday's encounter between Chennai and Mumbai, Virender Sehwag poked fun at Chennai's batting collapse. ex-cricketer stated that even Rajinikanth cant help save franchise's fortunes after ir underwhelming performance. Kwn for his invative getups for his show,  Najafgarh-born star was also dressed like popular actor Rajinikanth. 

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Sehwag also spoke about Saurabh Tiwary replacing Rohit Sharma in line-up, as latter was ruled out of contest due to an injury. He termed it as 'Samosa Pav' coming in for 'Va Pav', taking a jibe at Saurabh Tiwary's weight. He also went on to give a new name to 41-year-old Imran Tahir by labelling him as 'Tahir Chacha'

Mumbai trump Chennai by 10 wickets 

After being asked to bat first, Chennai's batsmen fell like nine pins after Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional spells with new ball. onus was on skipper MS Dhoni to steer his side to a respectable total, but 39-year-old's woes against wrist spinners continued as he was undone by Rahul Chahar. All-rounder San Curran was only saving grace for team as he slammed his second Dream11 IPL half-century, to help his side post a modest total of 114. 

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Ishan Kishan opened batting alongside Quinton de Kock in absence of Rohit Sharma. move paid dividends for defending champions as two orchestrated run chase with ease. Mumbai raced to target in 13th over riding on Ishan Kishan's 68* and Quinton de Kock's 46*. This marked first occasion in league's history that Chennai was handed a 10-wicket defeat. 

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Chennai's chances of making it into play-offs are weakening exponentially as y find mselves at bottom of Dream11 IPL 2020 points table. Mumbai's campaign has been drastically contrasting to Chennai's as y claimed ir seventh win of season. defending champions currently occupy top spot on table with 14 points.

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Im source: Virender Sehwag Instagram