The opening match of the IPL 2024 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings ended in the yellow army's favour. Here is all you need to know about the match (Pic: AFP/ File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-03-23 12:52 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
Chennai Super Kings pacer Mustfizur Rahman created a havoc in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting lineup. The pacer bagged four wickets for 29 runs in his four-over spell. Rahman's spell included the names of big players like Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green
Despite the fall of wickets at regular interval, Dinesh Karthik and Anuj Rawat led the RCB's batting from front. Karthik smashed an unbeaten 38 runs in just 26 balls including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Rawat on the other hand, played an aggressive knock of 48 runs in just 25 deliveries. His knock was laced by 4 fours and 3 sixes
Having to chase a target of 174 runs, CSK new opening batsman Rachin Ravindra played an impressive knock by smashing 37 runs in 15 deliveries. It also included 3 fours and 3 sixes
Thereafter, Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja gave the final touches for the side. Dube scored 34 runs including 4 fours and 1 six, Jadeja on the other hand accumulated 25 runs including 1 six
Chennai Super Kings secured their first-ever win under the leadersip of newly appointed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK will now clash with Gujarat Titans on March 26
