In the opening encounter Of IPL 2024, between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mustafizur Rahman’s stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match title. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK’s captain, expressed contentment with his team’s showing, despite minor setbacks during the game.
Gaikwad lauded his team’s control over the match, barring a brief period of 2-3 overs. Despite hoping for a slightly lower target, he commended RCB for their strong finish. Gaikwad emphasized the pivotal moment when CSK dismissed Maxwell and Faf, which shifted the game’s momentum significantly. Finding joy in his captaincy role, Gaikwad credited his experience and the support of MS Dhoni for managing any added pressure. He praised the squad’s natural stroke players and stressed the importance of role clarity. Gaikwad also suggested that if one of the top three batsmen had stayed until the 15th over, the chase would have been smoother.
Shivam Dube’s remarkable performances against RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL) highlight his prowess with the bat. Accumulating a total of 227 runs off 133 balls, including notable innings of 46(32) in 2021, 95*(46) in 2022, 52(27) in 2023, and 34*(28) in 2024, Dube boasts an impressive average of 113.50 and a strike rate of 170.67. His contribution includes 16 fours and 16 sixes, showcasing his ability to score quickly and effectively.
RCB’s performance in IPL season openers has been inconsistent over the years, with wins and losses interspersed. They faced defeats in 2008, 2017, 2019, and 2024, while securing a victory in 2021.
In matches between CSK and RCB at Chepauk, CSK has dominated, emerging victorious in 8 encounters, with RCB claiming a sole win in 2008.
CSK holds the record for the most wins against a single team in the IPL, boasting 21 victories against RCB.
The match between CSK and RCB at Chepauk witnessed the highest aggregate score in an IPL game without an individual 50-plus score, totaling 349 runs in 2024.
Reflecting on the match, Rachin Ravindra highlighted the team’s composure and contributions from fellow players, despite initial nerves. Faf du Plessis, RCB’s captain, acknowledged CSK’s dominance in the middle overs and expressed disappointment over his team falling short by 15-20 runs.
CSK’s victory at their home ground delighted fans, showcasing their dominance against RCB. Despite missing the opportunity to witness MS Dhoni bat, spectators enjoyed an intense battle between two passionate fan bases, with CSK emerging triumphant in the end.
Player of the Match : Mustafizur Rahman
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