CSK vs RCB Match 1
CSK vs RCB Highlights: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in the first match of the 17th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 22. Chasing 174 to win, all the batters of the Super Kings contributed with Rachin Ravindra top-socing.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Triumph Over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Thrilling IPL 2024 Opener
CSK vs RCB Highlights
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Chennai, March 22, 2024: In a spectacular start to the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched a thrilling victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
Chasing a challenging target of 174 runs for victory, CSK’s batters displayed remarkable resilience, with every member of the team making valuable contributions. Leading the charge was Rachin Ravindra, whose blistering knock of 37 runs off just 15 balls set the tone for the chase. Despite facing a precarious situation at 110/4, Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube’s resilient partnership of 66 runs ensured CSK’s victory with six wickets in hand.
Earlier in the match, RCB posted a competitive total of 173/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The Bengaluru outfit found themselves struggling at 78/5 in the 11.4 overs, courtesy of Mustafizur Rahman’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming two wickets in each of his first two overs. However, Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik orchestrated a remarkable recovery, stitching an unbeaten partnership of 95 runs off just 50 balls to propel RCB to a respectable total.
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that seemed justified as his team put up a fighting total on the board. Meanwhile, all eyes were on MS Dhoni, whose inclusion in the playing 11 was under speculation. Dhoni, the seasoned campaigner, showcased his prowess as a wicket-keeper batter for CSK, contributing significantly to his team’s victory.
Playing 11 for CSK and RCB:
CSK Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana
RCB Playing 11: Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat(w), Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj
The electrifying clash between CSK and RCB set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating season of IPL 2024, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches.