Stoinis ton shocks CSK as LSG win by six wickets

Chennai: Marcus Stoinis smashed an outstanding century to trump Ruturaj Gaikwad’s effort as Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an IPL match on Tuesday.

Stoinis remained unbeaten 124 off 63 balls with 13 fours and six sixes as LSG completed a record run chase at the Chepauk in 19.3 overs. This was also highest individual score in IPL in a run-chase.

Earlier, skipper Gaikwad led from the front with a superb 60-ball unbeaten 108 as Chennai Super Kings posted a challenging 210 for 4 . Gaikwad’s knock, his second IPL hundred, was studded with 12 fours and three sixes.

Shivam Dube muscled his way to a 27-ball-66, hitting seven sixes. For LSG, Matt Henry took for 1 for 28.

Brief Scores: CSK 210 for 4 in 20 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 108 not out, Shivam Dube 66, Matt Henry 1/28)
LSG 213/4 (Marcus Stoinis 124 not out).