In an exhilarating encounter to kick off the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) clashed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The thrilling contest noticed an intense battle the place CSK ultimately gained the battle and stored their domination over RCB at their dwelling floor.
Mustafizur Rahman shines with the ball
RCB gained the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an thrilling showdown. The Challengers started their innings with an honest begin, posting a complete of 173/6 of their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis supplied a gradual basis, however it was Anuj Rawat‘s explosive knock of 48 runs off 25 balls that propelled them to a aggressive complete. Dinesh Karthik additionally made a worthwhile contribution with 38 runs off 26 balls.
Among the many bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman was the standout performer for Chennai Tremendous Kings, claiming 4 wickets for 29 runs in his 4 overs, whereas Deepak Chahar additionally chipped in with a vital wicket.
Shivam Dube’s ending expertise takes CSK over the road
Chasing a goal of 174 runs for victory, Chennai Tremendous Kings displayed a medical batting efficiency, reaching the goal with ease in 18.4 overs, ending at 176/4. Rachin Ravindra‘s explosive knock of 37 runs off 15 balls set the tone for the chase, nicely supported by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, and Shivam Dube.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Cameron Inexperienced and Karn Sharma picked up essential wickets, however they couldn’t comprise the Tremendous Kings’ batting onslaught. Ultimately, it was Chennai Tremendous Kings who emerged victorious, profitable the match by 6 wickets. With this win, CSK kick-starts their IPL 2024 marketing campaign on a excessive observe, whereas Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to regroup and bounce again stronger of their upcoming fixtures.
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Right here is how Twitter reacted:
Whistles begin with a W! 🥳#CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024
Most wins by a group towards an opponent in IPL:
23 – MI Vs KKR.
21 – CSK Vs RCB*. pic.twitter.com/HjhVDZQDSM
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 22, 2024
Spectacular victory, nonetheless a number of issues to be corrected with finish overs bowling, the place needs to be the entry level of Shivam Dube. https://t.co/IKbA004bgF
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 22, 2024
High 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) March 22, 2024
Most Wins towards an Opponent in IPL
23 – MI v KKR
21 – CSK v RCB*
21 – KKR v PBKS
20 – MI v CSK
19 – CSK v DC#CSKvRCB— Damaged Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 22, 2024
Highest strike-rate on IPL debut (min 30 runs)
246.66 – RACHIN RAVINDRA (CSK) v RCB, right now
246.15 – Suresh Raina (CSK) v PBKS, 2008
242.10 – Abhishek Sharma (DC) v RCB, 2018#CSKvRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/zQNfywFRx0— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 22, 2024
Remaining NOT OUT in profitable chases most instances in IPL:
27 – Dhoni
27 – JADEJA
22 – Karthik
22 – Y Pathan
21 – Miller#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/5PZ8wMMl6i— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 22, 2024
CSK debutants right now:
Rachin Ravindra 37 (15)
Mustafizur 4/29
Mitchell 22 (18)Sameer Rizvi saab could not get to bat.
— Foolish Level (@FarziCricketer) March 22, 2024
A LEGEND FROM BANGLADESH DOING IT IN CHEPAUK
MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN YOU AREN’T A HUMAN pic.twitter.com/FyCP19O1fv
— Yash (@CSKYash_) March 22, 2024
Mustafizur proper now #CSKvRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/0Td2C8G4xK
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 22, 2024
Mustafizur Rahman to RCB batters right now pic.twitter.com/nQjov07xzn
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) March 22, 2024