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In a thrilling encounter to kick off the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clashed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The exciting contest saw an intense battle where CSK eventually won the battle and kept their domination over RCB at their 𒀰home ground.
Mustafizur Rahman shines with the ball
RCB won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. The Challengers began their innings with a decent start, posting a total of 173/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis provided a steady foundation, but it was Anuj Rawat‘s explosive knock of 48 runs off 25 balls that propelled them to a competitive total. Dinesh Karthik also made a valuable contribution with 38 runs off 26 balls.
Among the bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman was the standout performer for Chennai Super Kings, claiming four wickets for 29 runs in his four overs, while Deepak Chahar also chipped in with a crucial wicket.
Shivam Dube’s finishing skills takes CSK over the line
Chasing a target of 174 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings displayed a clinical batting performance, reaching the target with ease in 18.4 overs, finishing at 176/4. Rachin Ravindra‘s explosive knock of 37 runs off 15 balls set the tone for the chase, well supported by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, and Shivam Dube.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Cameron Green and Karn Sharma picked up crucial wickets, but they couldn’t contain the Super Kings’ batting onslaught. In the end, it was Chennai Super Kings who emerged victorious, winning the match by 6 wickets. With this win, CSK kick-starts their IPL 2024 campaign on a high note, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Whistles start with a W! 🥳 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Most wins by a team against an opponent in IPL:
23 – MI Vs KKR.
21 – CSK Vs RCB*.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Impressive victory, still lots of things to be correcte💫d with end overs bowling, where should be the entry po🌠int of Shivam Dube.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Top Scorer in Opening match
2024 – Anuj Rawat (48)
2023 – Ruturaj (92)
2022 – Dhoni (50*)
2021 – Lynn (49)
2020 – Rayudu (71)
2019 – Parthiv (29)
2018 – Bravo (68
2017 – Yuvraj (62)
2016 – Rahane (66*)
2015 – Rohit (98*)
2014 – Kallis (72)
2013 – Jayawardene (66)
2012 – Richard…— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba)
Most Wins against an Opponent in IPL
23 – MI v KKR
21 – CSK v RCB*
21 – KKR v PBKS
20 – MI v CSK
19 – CSK v DC— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
Highest strike-rate on IPL debut (min 30 runs)
246.66 – RACHIN RAVINDRA (CSK) v RCB, today
246.15 – Suresh Raina (CSK) v PBKS, 2008
242.10 – Abhishek Sharma (DC) v RCB, 2018— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Remaining NOT OUT in successful chases mꦅost times in IPL:
27 – Dhoni
27 – JADEJA
22 – Karthik
22 – Y Pathan
21 – Miller— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)
CSK debutants today:
Rachin Ravindra 37 (15)
Mustafizur 4/29
Mitchell 22 (18)Sameer Rizvi saab couldn't get to bat.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
A LEGEND FROM BANGLADESH DOING IT IN CHEPAUK
MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN YOU AREN'T A HUMAN
— Yash (@CSKYash_)
Mustafizur right now
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Mustafizur Rahman to RCB batters today
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚��𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshr𒆙ey꧟as07)
