<p>It was yet another disappointing outing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) home ground M. A. Chidambaram Stadium as they failed to win on the opening day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. A defeat that sees RCB winless at the coveted home of their South Indian rivals since 2008 had a silver lining on the dark cloud despite making a good start to the match. After the defeat on Friday (Mar 22), skipper Faf du Plessis accepted that his team was always behind in the contest having lost momentum with the bat.</p>

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<h2><strong>Faf reflects on defeat</strong></h2>

<p>"Unfortunately, we lost a little bit too many wickets in that first seven overs, which meant that the guys needed to bat a little bit and stable the innings again," du Plessis said on the official broadcast after the game.</p>

<p>"And, at the end, I felt we were 15 or 20 runs short on a pitch that wasn't as bad as we played in the first ten overs," he further said.</p>

<p>"When you play here, you feel like you have to almost get ahead of the game a little bit in that first six overs because CSK is a very good team in the middle overs. For so many years, they squeeze you with the spinners,"&nbsp;du Plessis added.</p>

<h2><strong>CSK make winning start</strong></h2>

<p>Having won the toss, RCB made a good start with Faf (35 off 23) and Virat Kohli (21 off 20) putting CSK bowlers under pressure, however, a spell of three wickets in two overs completely changed the landscape of the innings. The visitors were soon narrowed to 42/3 despite being 41/0 and looking in good nick. The poor spell saw Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar depart for ducks before a late rescue act from wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat (48 off 25) and veteran Dinesh Karthik (38 off 26) saw RCB end with 173/6.</p>

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<p>However, the total was not enough with CSK too making a good start with the bat. In a complete team performance, everyone contributed with the bat as the home side won with eight balls to spare. Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), Rachin Ravindra (37 off 15), Ajinkya Rahane (27), Daryl Mitchell (22), Shivam Dube (unbeaten 34) and Ravindra Jadeja (unbeaten 25), helped CSK steer to an opening day victory.</p>

<p>CSK next take on Gujarat Titans&nbsp;at the same venue in Chennai on Tuesday. On the other hand, RCB will look to get their first win of the season when they next take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the season on Monday in Bengaluru.</p>


It was yet another disappointing outing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) home ground M. A. Chidambaram Stadium as they failed to win on the opening day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

It was yet another disappointing outing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) home ground M. A. Chidambaram Stadium as they failed to win on the opening day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. A defeat that sees RCB winless at the coveted home of their South Indian rivals since 2008 had a silver lining on the dark cloud despite making a good start to the match. After the defeat on Friday (Mar 22), skipper Faf du Plessis accepted that his team was always behind in the contest having lost momentum with the bat. Taking off from where it ended! 🥳#CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/gSS5jCmOv4 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024 × Faf reflects on defeat "Unfortunately, we lost a little bit too many wickets in that first seven overs, which meant that the guys needed to bat a little bit and stable the innings again," du Plessis said on the official broadcast after the game. "And, at the end, I felt we were 15 or 20 runs short on a pitch that wasn't as bad as we played in the first ten overs," he further said. "When you play here, you feel like you have to almost get ahead of the game a little bit in that first six overs because CSK is a very good team in the middle overs. For so many years, they squeeze you with the spinners," du Plessis added. CSK make winning start Having won the toss, RCB made a good start with Faf (35 off 23) and Virat Kohli (21 off 20) putting CSK bowlers under pressure, however, a spell of three wickets in two overs completely changed the landscape of the innings. The visitors were soon narrowed to 42/3 despite being 41/0 and looking in good nick. The poor spell saw Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar depart for ducks before a late rescue act from wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat (48 off 25) and veteran Dinesh Karthik (38 off 26) saw RCB end with 173/6. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Chennai maintain winning run against RCB at Chepauk, beat rivals in curtain raiser However, the total was not enough with CSK too making a good start with the bat. In a complete team performance, everyone contributed with the bat as the home side won with eight balls to spare. Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), Rachin Ravindra (37 off 15), Ajinkya Rahane (27), Daryl Mitchell (22), Shivam Dube (unbeaten 34) and Ravindra Jadeja (unbeaten 25), helped CSK steer to an opening day victory. CSK next take on Gujarat Titans at the same venue in Chennai on Tuesday. On the other hand, RCB will look to get their first win of the season when they next take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the season on Monday in Bengaluru.

IPL 2024: We were always little bit behind - RCB skipper Faf du Plessis reflects on opening day defeat to CSK

<p>Mustafizur Rahman picked four wickets on his CSK debut, and newcomer Rachin Ravindra shined as Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the IPL 2024 opener at home. CSK’s impact player, Shivam Dube, made all the difference as the home team maintained a winning run against their rivals.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first at Chepauk. Unsurprisingly, the star pair of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli got RCB off to a flyer, adding 41 for the first wicket before Mustafizur Rahman struck twice in his first over to pull things back for CSK. Deepak Chahar removed Glenn Maxwell on a first-ball duck to further dent RCB’s momentum.</p>

<p>While Kohli stood his ground, completing 12,000 T20 runs and becoming the first Indian to do so, he got out to Mustafizur on 21. An excellent catch at deep mid-wicket by Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin resulted in his dismissal. The left-arm seamer quickly got the fish in Cameron Green, bowled on 18, to put RCB’s back against the wall.</p>

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<p>When it looked like RCB might suffer a drastic fate at Chepauk, a 95-run-stand between two keeper batters, Anuj Rawat and veteran Dinesh Karthik, bailed RCB out of trouble, helping them put up a fighting total (173/6) on the board. While DK remained unbeaten on 38, the aggressor of the two, Rawat, got run out on the final ball of RCB’s innings on 48.</p>

<h2>New pair at top for CSK</h2>

<p>With Devon Conway ruled out with an injury, CSK played IPL debutant Rachin Ravindra at the top alongside Ruturaj. The pair launched from the first over, adding 38 for the first wicket in three overs. Yash Dayal broke the stand but failed to stop the flow of runs, as Rachin and Ajinkya Rahane added 33 in four overs to keep the home side ahead in the chase.</p>

<p>Though runs kept coming at one end, newcomer Green picked two wickets of Rahane and Daryl Mitchell, both off bouncers, to keep his team's chances alive.</p>

<p>The left-handed pair of impact players Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja ensured CSK did not suffer any more hiccups, as they both got the team to cross the line with six wickets remaining.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Jadeja remained unbeaten on 25, hitting just one six, Dube was the star player, smashing four fours and a six in his 34-run stay at the crease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chennai leads Bengaluru 8-1 in a head-to-head clash after this game.</p>


Mustafizur Rahman picked four wickets on his CSK debut, and newcomer Rachin Ravindra shined as Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the IPL 2024 opener at home.

Mustafizur Rahman picked four wickets on his CSK debut, and newcomer Rachin Ravindra shined as Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the IPL 2024 opener at home. CSK’s impact player, Shivam Dube, made all the difference as the home team maintained a winning run against their rivals. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first at Chepauk. Unsurprisingly, the star pair of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli got RCB off to a flyer, adding 41 for the first wicket before Mustafizur Rahman struck twice in his first over to pull things back for CSK. Deepak Chahar removed Glenn Maxwell on a first-ball duck to further dent RCB’s momentum. While Kohli stood his ground, completing 12,000 T20 runs and becoming the first Indian to do so, he got out to Mustafizur on 21. An excellent catch at deep mid-wicket by Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin resulted in his dismissal. The left-arm seamer quickly got the fish in Cameron Green, bowled on 18, to put RCB’s back against the wall. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli creates history, becomes 1st Indian to complete 12,000 runs in T20s When it looked like RCB might suffer a drastic fate at Chepauk, a 95-run-stand between two keeper batters, Anuj Rawat and veteran Dinesh Karthik, bailed RCB out of trouble, helping them put up a fighting total (173/6) on the board. While DK remained unbeaten on 38, the aggressor of the two, Rawat, got run out on the final ball of RCB’s innings on 48. New pair at top for CSK With Devon Conway ruled out with an injury, CSK played IPL debutant Rachin Ravindra at the top alongside Ruturaj. The pair launched from the first over, adding 38 for the first wicket in three overs. Yash Dayal broke the stand but failed to stop the flow of runs, as Rachin and Ajinkya Rahane added 33 in four overs to keep the home side ahead in the chase. Though runs kept coming at one end, newcomer Green picked two wickets of Rahane and Daryl Mitchell, both off bouncers, to keep his team's chances alive. The left-handed pair of impact players Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja ensured CSK did not suffer any more hiccups, as they both got the team to cross the line with six wickets remaining. While Jadeja remained unbeaten on 25, hitting just one six, Dube was the star player, smashing four fours and a six in his 34-run stay at the crease. Chennai leads Bengaluru 8-1 in a head-to-head clash after this game.

IPL 2024: Chennai maintain winning run against RCB at Chepauk, beat rivals in curtain raiser

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season got off to a sensational start as hosts and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening encounter on Friday (Mar 22). CSK’s six-wicket win against RCB was highlighted by a complete team performance in all aspects, including fielding. One of the highlight reels of CSK’s win was when their fielders combined to dismiss Virat Kohli, which left the former India captain red-faced.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra leave Virat stunned</strong></h2>

<p>After a good start and then a mini collapse RCB were 77/3 with Virat and Cameron Green in the middle for the visitors. On the second ball of the 12th over, Virat almost cleared the in-field for a six on Mustafizur Rahman’s delivery. However, mid-wicket fielder Ajinkya Rahane’s smart fielding saw him slide and clutch the ball.</p>

<p>Rahane was not in control of the momentum and was approaching the boundary line which could have resulted in a six for Virat. However, his presence of mind did not let him down as he threw the ball towards his colleague Rachin Ravindra who was also approaching the ball. The process resulted in a relay catch which sent Virat packing home towards the pavilion on 21 off 20.</p>

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<h2><strong>CSK make winning start</strong></h2>

<p>Having won the toss, RCB made a good start with Faf (35 off 23) and Virat Kohli (21 off 20) putting CSK bowlers under pressure, however, a spell of three wickets in two overs completely changed the landscape of the innings. The visitors were soon narrowed to 42/3 despite being 41/0 as they looked in good nick. The poor spell saw Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar depart for ducks before a late rescue act from wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat (48 off 25) and veteran Dinesh Karthik (38 off 26) saw RCB end with 173/6.</p>

<p>However, the total was not enough with CSK too making a good start with the bat. In a complete team performance, everyone contributed with the bat as the home side won with eight balls to spare. Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), Rachin Ravindra (37 off 15), Ajinkya Rahane (27), Daryl Mitchell (22), Shivam Dube (unbeaten 34) and Ravindra Jadeja (unbeaten 25), helped CSK steer to an opening day six-wicket win.</p>

<p>CSK next take on Gujarat Titans in Chennai on Tuesday. On the other hand, RCB will look to get their first win of the season when they next take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the season on Monday in Bengaluru.</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season got off to a sensational start as hosts and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening encounter on Friday (Mar 22).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season got off to a sensational start as hosts and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening encounter on Friday (Mar 22). CSK’s six-wicket win against RCB was highlighted by a complete team performance in all aspects, including fielding. One of the highlight reels of CSK’s win was when their fielders combined to dismiss Virat Kohli, which left the former India captain red-faced. Brilliant teamwork from Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra. 🔥#AjinkyaRahane #icc #IPL #cricket pic.twitter.com/WN2vmwWuih — Cricadium CRICKET (@Cricadium) March 22, 2024 × Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra leave Virat stunned After a good start and then a mini collapse RCB were 77/3 with Virat and Cameron Green in the middle for the visitors. On the second ball of the 12th over, Virat almost cleared the in-field for a six on Mustafizur Rahman’s delivery. However, mid-wicket fielder Ajinkya Rahane’s smart fielding saw him slide and clutch the ball. Rahane was not in control of the momentum and was approaching the boundary line which could have resulted in a six for Virat. However, his presence of mind did not let him down as he threw the ball towards his colleague Rachin Ravindra who was also approaching the ball. The process resulted in a relay catch which sent Virat packing home towards the pavilion on 21 off 20. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: We were always little bit behind - RCB skipper Faf du Plessis reflects on opening day defeat to CSK CSK make winning start Having won the toss, RCB made a good start with Faf (35 off 23) and Virat Kohli (21 off 20) putting CSK bowlers under pressure, however, a spell of three wickets in two overs completely changed the landscape of the innings. The visitors were soon narrowed to 42/3 despite being 41/0 as they looked in good nick. The poor spell saw Glenn Maxwell and Rajat Patidar depart for ducks before a late rescue act from wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat (48 off 25) and veteran Dinesh Karthik (38 off 26) saw RCB end with 173/6. However, the total was not enough with CSK too making a good start with the bat. In a complete team performance, everyone contributed with the bat as the home side won with eight balls to spare. Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), Rachin Ravindra (37 off 15), Ajinkya Rahane (27), Daryl Mitchell (22), Shivam Dube (unbeaten 34) and Ravindra Jadeja (unbeaten 25), helped CSK steer to an opening day six-wicket win. CSK next take on Gujarat Titans in Chennai on Tuesday. On the other hand, RCB will look to get their first win of the season when they next take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the season on Monday in Bengaluru.

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli left stunned as Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra pull unbelievable relay catch - WATCH

<p>The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is about to get underway, with two giants of the league – Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, slated to face off in the curtain-raiser at Chepauk on Friday (March 22). While MS Dhoni relinquishing CSK’s captaincy on the eve of the IPL 2024 opener made headlines, the contest between the two powerhouses is one to look out for. Here is the match preview and result prediction of CSK vs RCB in IPL 2024.</p>

<h2>Will RCB break Chepauk jinx?</h2>

<p>The Royal Challengers Bangalore has never beaten Chennai at their home ground since 2008. With former CSK hero Faf du Plessis leading the RCB side against the home favourite, emotions and action will flare up.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-youve-to-respect-his-decision-csk-ceo-on-ms-dhoni-handing-over-captaincy-to-gaikwad-702800">IPL 2024: ‘You’ve to respect his decision’ – CSK CEO on MS Dhoni handing over captaincy to Gaikwad</a></strong></p>

<p>The travelling RCB side has a few new faces, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green being an exciting addition to the squad. Veteran Virat Kohli is also returning to competitive cricket after nearly two months, and the fans in attendance will remain on their toes to watch some of the greats go up against each other.</p>

<p>A new-look bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, will have a lot riding on their shoulders as RCB aims to walk into Chepauk to end their losing run against CSK.</p>

<h3>CSK ready to flourish under new captain Gaikwad</h3>

<p>MS Dhoni handing over the IPL captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad sent shockwaves to everyone in the cricket world, with the announcement coming on the eve of IPL 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, with a new face at the helm, Chennai Super Kings will embark on a new journey starting Friday at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the addition of the new players to the side, including the Kiwi pair of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell and Indian youngster Sameer Rizvi, CSK has a lot to look forward to this season.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Result Prediction&nbsp;-</h4>

<p>At Chepauk, the IPL 2024 opener will be played on the centre wicket, which traditionally assists spinners. Considering the spin depth in CSK, they will walk in as favourites against the travelling RCB side.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs –</strong></p>

<p><strong>CSK -</strong> Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Maheesh Theekshana</p>

<p><strong>RCB -</strong>&nbsp;Faf du Plessis (c), Cameron Green, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj</p>


The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is about to get underway, with two giants of the league – Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, slated to face off in the curtain-raiser at Chepauk on Friday (March 22).

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is about to get underway, with two giants of the league – Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, slated to face off in the curtain-raiser at Chepauk on Friday (March 22). While MS Dhoni relinquishing CSK’s captaincy on the eve of the IPL 2024 opener made headlines, the contest between the two powerhouses is one to look out for. Here is the match preview and result prediction of CSK vs RCB in IPL 2024. Will RCB break Chepauk jinx? The Royal Challengers Bangalore has never beaten Chennai at their home ground since 2008. With former CSK hero Faf du Plessis leading the RCB side against the home favourite, emotions and action will flare up. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: ‘You’ve to respect his decision’ – CSK CEO on MS Dhoni handing over captaincy to Gaikwad The travelling RCB side has a few new faces, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green being an exciting addition to the squad. Veteran Virat Kohli is also returning to competitive cricket after nearly two months, and the fans in attendance will remain on their toes to watch some of the greats go up against each other. A new-look bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, will have a lot riding on their shoulders as RCB aims to walk into Chepauk to end their losing run against CSK. CSK ready to flourish under new captain Gaikwad MS Dhoni handing over the IPL captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad sent shockwaves to everyone in the cricket world, with the announcement coming on the eve of IPL 2024. However, with a new face at the helm, Chennai Super Kings will embark on a new journey starting Friday at home. With the addition of the new players to the side, including the Kiwi pair of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell and Indian youngster Sameer Rizvi, CSK has a lot to look forward to this season. Result Prediction - At Chepauk, the IPL 2024 opener will be played on the centre wicket, which traditionally assists spinners. Considering the spin depth in CSK, they will walk in as favourites against the travelling RCB side. Predicted Playing XIs – CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Maheesh Theekshana RCB - Faf du Plessis (c), Cameron Green, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj

IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 1: Match preview and result prediction

<p>In a sensational development on Thursday (Mar 21) afternoon, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a big announcement as skipper MS Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. For the second time in three seasons, CSK, the joint-most successful franchise in the history of the tournament with five titles, opted to change captaincy with MS Dhoni stepping down to pave the way for Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead in IPL 2024. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming for the first time since the change in guard took to the media and opened up on the transition.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ruturaj replaces Fleming</strong></h2>

<p>"It was MS [Dhoni's decision] with a lot of consideration and one view to the future on the back of a good season last year," Fleming said at the press conference on Thursday. "The timing was good. Behind the scenes, Ruturaj and others have been on a, say, a captaincy-grooming process, looking forward to days like this and the opportunities come up, but MS is the best judge and he felt the time was right."</p>

<p>This is not the first time CSK have opted to change captaincy on the eve of the tournament, having opted to hand Ravindra Jadeja the armband in the 2022 season. The move did not materialise well and saw Dhoni return to lead the side after Jadeja’s poor spell as captain was coupled with injury.</p>

<p>However, this time it is predicted that CSK are well prepared for the change in role with MS Dhoni likely to play in his final season with the franchise. According to Fleming, CSK have been pragmatic and avoided a repeat of previous mistakes.</p>

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<p>"Well, the big thing about a couple of years ago was that we probably weren't ready for MS to move aside," Fleming said. "And what that did was probably shake us as a leadership group or coaches into looking at the possibility when he does go. And up until that stage, it was almost unthinkable, but it sowed the seed. So, we've worked pretty hard on making sure that any mistakes that were made during then aren't made again. And that the leadership isn't a secret."</p>

<h2><strong>CSK meet RCB in curtain raiser</strong></h2>

<p>The defending champions will raise the curtains for the IPL 2024 when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA&nbsp;Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB have not won at the venue against CSK since the inaugural season in 2008. The match will start at 7:30 pm with the toss taking place at 7:00 pm. The opening ceremony will start at 6:00 pm with several stars, including AR Rahman set to perform.</p>


In a sensational development on Thursday (Mar 21) afternoon, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a big announcement as skipper MS Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

In a sensational development on Thursday (Mar 21) afternoon, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a big announcement as skipper MS Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. For the second time in three seasons, CSK, the joint-most successful franchise in the history of the tournament with five titles, opted to change captaincy with MS Dhoni stepping down to pave the way for Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead in IPL 2024. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming for the first time since the change in guard took to the media and opened up on the transition. "Feels Good! It's a privilege!" - Captain Rutu 🗣️🦁 #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/HPyWuEajIg — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 21, 2024 × Ruturaj replaces Fleming "It was MS [Dhoni's decision] with a lot of consideration and one view to the future on the back of a good season last year," Fleming said at the press conference on Thursday. "The timing was good. Behind the scenes, Ruturaj and others have been on a, say, a captaincy-grooming process, looking forward to days like this and the opportunities come up, but MS is the best judge and he felt the time was right." This is not the first time CSK have opted to change captaincy on the eve of the tournament, having opted to hand Ravindra Jadeja the armband in the 2022 season. The move did not materialise well and saw Dhoni return to lead the side after Jadeja’s poor spell as captain was coupled with injury. However, this time it is predicted that CSK are well prepared for the change in role with MS Dhoni likely to play in his final season with the franchise. According to Fleming, CSK have been pragmatic and avoided a repeat of previous mistakes. ALSO READ | CSK Full Updated squad: IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings probable playing XI, replacement, captain, schedule "Well, the big thing about a couple of years ago was that we probably weren't ready for MS to move aside," Fleming said. "And what that did was probably shake us as a leadership group or coaches into looking at the possibility when he does go. And up until that stage, it was almost unthinkable, but it sowed the seed. So, we've worked pretty hard on making sure that any mistakes that were made during then aren't made again. And that the leadership isn't a secret." CSK meet RCB in curtain raiser The defending champions will raise the curtains for the IPL 2024 when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB have not won at the venue against CSK since the inaugural season in 2008. The match will start at 7:30 pm with the toss taking place at 7:00 pm. The opening ceremony will start at 6:00 pm with several stars, including AR Rahman set to perform.

IPL 2024: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming backs MS Dhoni's decision to step down, says 'the timing was good'

<p>India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli created history on Friday (March 22) during the IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings by becoming the first Indian batter and sixth overall to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved this feat in the 7th over against Jadeja while completing a single on the first ball.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Per the records, Kohli (360 innings) is also the second quickest batter to 12,000 runs in T20s, with West Indian legend Chris Gayle (345 innings) leading the chart. Kohli became the sixth batter after Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales and David Warner to breach the 12000-run-mark.</p>

<h2>Batters quickest to 12000 T20 Runs (Innings wise) –</h2>

<ul>
	<li>345 - Chris Gayle</li>
	<li>360 - Virat Kohli</li>
	<li>368 - David Warner</li>
	<li>432 - Alex Hales</li>
	<li>451 - Shoaib Malik</li>
	<li>550 - Kieron Pollard</li>
</ul>

<p>During the game, he also completed 1000 runs against CSK in the competition, becoming the first Indian batter to unlock this achievement against two teams (Delhi Capitals) in IPL.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Virat is the leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history, having scored 7284 runs in 238 innings, including 50 fifties and seven IPL centuries. While he remained the fourth-highest run-scorer last season, hitting 639 runs for his franchise, Virat failed to guide his team into the playoffs.</p>

<p>As a batter, Virat’s best season was the 2016 edition, wherein he scored 973 runs, scoring four hundreds – an all-time IPL record thus far. Leading the side that season, Virat’s RCB lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring final.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Virat among runs in IPL 2024 opener</h3>

<p>Batting first after winning the toss, RCB captain Faf du Plessis got the touring side to a blistering start, smashing fours at will inside the Powerplay.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after losing three quick wickets inside two overs, Virat took the onus on himself and went after the CSK bowlers, targeting the spinners. Although his 20-ball 21-run-stay at the crease saw him hit just one six, Virat continued making headlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman dismissed him, caught in the deep by a combined effort from Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra.&nbsp;</p>


India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli created history on Friday (March 22) during the IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings by becoming the first Indian batter and sixth overall to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket.

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli created history on Friday (March 22) during the IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings by becoming the first Indian batter and sixth overall to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved this feat in the 7th over against Jadeja while completing a single on the first ball. Per the records, Kohli (360 innings) is also the second quickest batter to 12,000 runs in T20s, with West Indian legend Chris Gayle (345 innings) leading the chart. Kohli became the sixth batter after Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales and David Warner to breach the 12000-run-mark. Batters quickest to 12000 T20 Runs (Innings wise) – 345 - Chris Gayle 360 - Virat Kohli 368 - David Warner 432 - Alex Hales 451 - Shoaib Malik 550 - Kieron Pollard During the game, he also completed 1000 runs against CSK in the competition, becoming the first Indian batter to unlock this achievement against two teams (Delhi Capitals) in IPL. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: ‘Good to catch up with MS Dhoni’ – RCB’s Virat Kohli excited for curtain raiser vs CSK Meanwhile, Virat is the leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history, having scored 7284 runs in 238 innings, including 50 fifties and seven IPL centuries. While he remained the fourth-highest run-scorer last season, hitting 639 runs for his franchise, Virat failed to guide his team into the playoffs. As a batter, Virat’s best season was the 2016 edition, wherein he scored 973 runs, scoring four hundreds – an all-time IPL record thus far. Leading the side that season, Virat’s RCB lost to SunRisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring final. Virat among runs in IPL 2024 opener Batting first after winning the toss, RCB captain Faf du Plessis got the touring side to a blistering start, smashing fours at will inside the Powerplay. However, after losing three quick wickets inside two overs, Virat took the onus on himself and went after the CSK bowlers, targeting the spinners. Although his 20-ball 21-run-stay at the crease saw him hit just one six, Virat continued making headlines. Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman dismissed him, caught in the deep by a combined effort from Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra.

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli creates history, becomes 1st Indian to complete 12,000 runs in T20s

<p>Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 curtain raiser at home, and cricket’s star boy Virat Kohli is excited for the Southern derby. Considered to be among the marquee matches in the tournament, CSK vs RCB is like the clash of the Titans. Speaking ahead of the opener on March 22 (Friday), Kohli said he cannot wait to take the field against CSK and meet his old teammate and former captain MS Dhoni.</p>

<p>"Playing against Chennai is obviously always a special occasion, a big game. You know, the Southern Derby, as they call it. Yeah, it's nice to play in front of very passionate Chennai fans, and yeah, good to catch up with MS Dhoni, it's been a while," Virat said on RCB’s bold diaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Virat, being the top run-getter in the IPL&nbsp;with 7263 runs in 229 innings, including seven hundreds and 50 fifties, will be a threat to the home side in the IPL 2024 opener. Batting at the top alongside captain and former CSK hero Faf du Plessis, the pair will look to make it big and end RCB’s winless run in Chennai since 2008.</p>

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<p>Even last season, Virat starred with the bat in hand, slamming 639 runs at an average of 53.25 and a strike rate close to 140. While he was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament, he failed to guide his team to the playoffs, as they finished outside the top four.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, with the addition of several new faces in the squad for this season, including overseas stars like Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Tom Curran and Lockie Ferguson, RCB will look to turn the tables around and replicate what their women's team did this season, winning the tournament for the first time.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>RCB’s Full Squad for IPL 2024 –</h2>

<p>Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh and Saurav Chauhan</p>


Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 curtain raiser at home, and cricket’s star boy Virat Kohli is excited for the Southern derby.

Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 curtain raiser at home, and cricket’s star boy Virat Kohli is excited for the Southern derby. Considered to be among the marquee matches in the tournament, CSK vs RCB is like the clash of the Titans. Speaking ahead of the opener on March 22 (Friday), Kohli said he cannot wait to take the field against CSK and meet his old teammate and former captain MS Dhoni. "Playing against Chennai is obviously always a special occasion, a big game. You know, the Southern Derby, as they call it. Yeah, it's nice to play in front of very passionate Chennai fans, and yeah, good to catch up with MS Dhoni, it's been a while," Virat said on RCB’s bold diaries. Meanwhile, Virat, being the top run-getter in the IPL with 7263 runs in 229 innings, including seven hundreds and 50 fifties, will be a threat to the home side in the IPL 2024 opener. Batting at the top alongside captain and former CSK hero Faf du Plessis, the pair will look to make it big and end RCB’s winless run in Chennai since 2008. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: 'There wasn't a dry eye in the dressing room: Fleming on MS Dhoni's resignation as CSK captain Even last season, Virat starred with the bat in hand, slamming 639 runs at an average of 53.25 and a strike rate close to 140. While he was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament, he failed to guide his team to the playoffs, as they finished outside the top four. However, with the addition of several new faces in the squad for this season, including overseas stars like Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Tom Curran and Lockie Ferguson, RCB will look to turn the tables around and replicate what their women's team did this season, winning the tournament for the first time. RCB’s Full Squad for IPL 2024 – Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh and Saurav Chauhan

IPL 2024: ‘Good to catch up with MS Dhoni’ – RCB’s Virat Kohli excited for curtain raiser vs CSK

<p><strong>CSK vs RCB- IPL 2024:</strong> One of the most-awaited premier league series of cricket is back with a bang and the first face-off of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be between heavyweights Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). CSK is the defending champion of this season. The cricket fans are waiting for the curtain raiser match between MS Dhoni-led CSK and Virat Kohli-led RCB with bated breath.</p>

<p>The match is slated for Friday (March 22) and will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a match between the two vanguards, Virat Kohli generally leads the batting chart with maximum runs to his name- 985 runs, followed by MS Dhoni (838) and Suresh Raina (702). When it comes to bowling action, spinner Ravindra Jadeja tops the chart with 18 wickets followed by Dwayne Bravo (17) and Albie Morkel (15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming clash between CSK and RCB:</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB: Head-to-head record in IPL</strong></h2>

<p>CSK and RCB have met each other on 31 occasions in the history of the IPL with the Chennai-based franchise dominating with 20 victories. RCB have won ten games with one game ending with no result.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last time the two sides met was back in IPL 2023 Match No. 24 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru where Chennai Super Kings thrashed the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in a high-scoring match.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Matches played:</strong> 31</p>

<p><strong>Matches won by CSK:</strong> 20</p>

<p><strong>Matches won by RCB:</strong> 10</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB&nbsp;Winner Prediction (IPL 2024, 1st Match)</strong></h2>

<p>Defending champions CSK are the favourites to beat RCB in their first match of the IPL 2024. Chennai have lost seven out of eight matches against RCB at the Chepauk (or MA Chidambaram Stadium). Also, the CSK spin unit is very strong, and batters are used to the slow Chennai surface. CSK should beat RCB on Friday.</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB: Pitch report</strong></h2>

<p>The slow wicket of the Chepauk makes batting difficult and the average first-innings score at the stadium revolves around 164. Spinners and pacers with variations get benefits at the venue. The Chennai pitch is expected to get slower as the tournament progresses. The team winning the toss is very likely to bat first.</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB: Weather forecast</strong></h2>

<p>The weather in Chennai on Friday will remain bright and sunny with light thunderstorms and rain on Mar 22. The humidity level will be as high as 75 per cent, and the temperature will hover around 31 degrees Celsius. The wind speed at the venue will be close to 18 km/h.</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB: Full squads</strong></h2>

<p><strong>CSK Squad IPL 2024</strong>: MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RCB Squad IPL 2024</strong>: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB: Probable playing XI</strong></h2>

<p><strong>CSK Playing XI: </strong>Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RCB Playing XI:</strong> Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali/Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (c) (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman</p>

<h2><strong>CSK vs RCB- IPL 2024: Live streaming details</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Match: </strong>Indian Premier League Match 1- CSK vs RCB</p>

<p><strong>Venue: </strong>MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</p>

<p><strong>Live broadcast:</strong> Star Sports Network</p>

<p><strong>Live streaming:</strong> JioCinema app</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


CSK vs RCB- IPL 2024: One of the most-awaited premier league series of cricket is back with a bang and the first face-off of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be between heavyweights Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

CSK vs RCB- IPL 2024: One of the most-awaited premier league series of cricket is back with a bang and the first face-off of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be between heavyweights Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). CSK is the defending champion of this season. The cricket fans are waiting for the curtain raiser match between MS Dhoni-led CSK and Virat Kohli-led RCB with bated breath. The match is slated for Friday (March 22) and will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. During a match between the two vanguards, Virat Kohli generally leads the batting chart with maximum runs to his name- 985 runs, followed by MS Dhoni (838) and Suresh Raina (702). When it comes to bowling action, spinner Ravindra Jadeja tops the chart with 18 wickets followed by Dwayne Bravo (17) and Albie Morkel (15). Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming clash between CSK and RCB: CSK vs RCB: Head-to-head record in IPL CSK and RCB have met each other on 31 occasions in the history of the IPL with the Chennai-based franchise dominating with 20 victories. RCB have won ten games with one game ending with no result. The last time the two sides met was back in IPL 2023 Match No. 24 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru where Chennai Super Kings thrashed the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in a high-scoring match. Matches played: 31 Matches won by CSK: 20 Matches won by RCB: 10 CSK vs RCB Winner Prediction (IPL 2024, 1st Match) Defending champions CSK are the favourites to beat RCB in their first match of the IPL 2024. Chennai have lost seven out of eight matches against RCB at the Chepauk (or MA Chidambaram Stadium). Also, the CSK spin unit is very strong, and batters are used to the slow Chennai surface. CSK should beat RCB on Friday. CSK vs RCB: Pitch report The slow wicket of the Chepauk makes batting difficult and the average first-innings score at the stadium revolves around 164. Spinners and pacers with variations get benefits at the venue. The Chennai pitch is expected to get slower as the tournament progresses. The team winning the toss is very likely to bat first. CSK vs RCB: Weather forecast The weather in Chennai on Friday will remain bright and sunny with light thunderstorms and rain on Mar 22. The humidity level will be as high as 75 per cent, and the temperature will hover around 31 degrees Celsius. The wind speed at the venue will be close to 18 km/h. CSK vs RCB: Full squads CSK Squad IPL 2024: MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly. RCB Squad IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan CSK vs RCB: Probable playing XI CSK Playing XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep RCB Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali/Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (c) (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman CSK vs RCB- IPL 2024: Live streaming details Match: Indian Premier League Match 1- CSK vs RCB Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Live broadcast: Star Sports Network Live streaming: JioCinema app (With inputs from agencies)

CSK vs RCB: Head-to-head, playing XIs, pitch report, live streaming, Prediction, all you need to know IPL 2024

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is all set for kickoff as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will raise the roofs with a grand curtain raiser. The opening match will see two greats of the game, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli go head-to-head while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis wear the captain&nbsp;armbands. Ahead of the contest, Du Plessis opened up on the Dhoni-Virat involvement in the opening match and why it will be the key attraction.</p>

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<h2><strong>Faf highlights Dhoni-Virat attraction</strong></h2>

<p>"It has been a really great week, Andy and Mo have done some incredible things. We really gel together as a squad, so it has been good preparation. Obviously, what better way can you start the IPL, than the game you have tomorrow, two of India's greatest - MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in the opening match of the IPL, so everyone is just excited for the game," Faf said in a video released by RCB.</p>

<p>Friday’s meeting will be a special occasion for Virat and Dhoni, who remain one of the seven players to have played in every season of the IPL. Dhoni will be in his 15th season with CSK as he remains the only player to play every season for the franchise. Similarly, Virat will be in his 17th season with RCB and remains the only one-club player to have played every season of IPL.</p>

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<p>Both Dhoni and Virat played in the CSK vs RCB meeting in the inaugural season of the IPL, which to date remains the only time Bengaluru beat Chennai at the MA&nbsp;Chidambaram Stadium. The match will start at 7:30 pm with the toss taking place at 7:00 pm. The opening ceremony will start at 6:00 pm, with stars like AR Rahman set to perform.</p>

<h2><strong>CSK IPL 2024 Squad</strong></h2>

<p>MS Dhoni (wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is all set for kickoff as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will raise the roofs with a grand curtain raiser.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is all set for kickoff as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will raise the roofs with a grand curtain raiser. The opening match will see two greats of the game, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli go head-to-head while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis wear the captain armbands. Ahead of the contest, Du Plessis opened up on the Dhoni-Virat involvement in the opening match and why it will be the key attraction. Game Day, RCB v CSK, Preview: It’s a blockbuster opening to this new chapter in the RCB heritage. Coach, Captain and his Comrades are geared up, and keen to begin the season Bold! 💪 Watch the preview on @bigbasket_com presents Game Day. Download the Big Basket App for more…… pic.twitter.com/gntW9kHz2n — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 22, 2024 × Faf highlights Dhoni-Virat attraction "It has been a really great week, Andy and Mo have done some incredible things. We really gel together as a squad, so it has been good preparation. Obviously, what better way can you start the IPL, than the game you have tomorrow, two of India's greatest - MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in the opening match of the IPL, so everyone is just excited for the game," Faf said in a video released by RCB. Friday’s meeting will be a special occasion for Virat and Dhoni, who remain one of the seven players to have played in every season of the IPL. Dhoni will be in his 15th season with CSK as he remains the only player to play every season for the franchise. Similarly, Virat will be in his 17th season with RCB and remains the only one-club player to have played every season of IPL. ALSO READ | CSK Full Updated squad: IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings probable playing XI, replacement, captain, schedule Both Dhoni and Virat played in the CSK vs RCB meeting in the inaugural season of the IPL, which to date remains the only time Bengaluru beat Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match will start at 7:30 pm with the toss taking place at 7:00 pm. The opening ceremony will start at 6:00 pm, with stars like AR Rahman set to perform. CSK IPL 2024 Squad MS Dhoni (wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly

IPL 2024: Faf du Plessis excited ahead of CSK vs RCB curtain raiser; says Dhoni, Virat are key attractions

<p>There is a lot of news coming from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of the IPL 2024 curtain raiser, where the Yellow Army will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;(RCB) in Chennai on Friday (March 22). While on Thursday (March 21), it was confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad has succeeded MS Dhoni as the CSK captain, another important update has emerged for the Chennai fans. Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka's young pacer, has been declared fit ahead of the season-opener.</p>

<p>Pathirana, who ended with 19 wickets&nbsp;in IPL 2023 (third-most for CSK), suffered a hamstring tear (Grade 1) during Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh. He got injured during the second and penultimate T20I and has been away from action since then. Now, his manager confirmed, on X, that he has been declared fit.</p>

<p><i>“The answer to ‘Where's Pathirana’. He is fit and ready to throw Thunder balls. Be ready. Finally a together with the Legend,”</i>&nbsp;Kalugalage wrote on Friday. <strong>Here is the post:</strong></p>

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He is fit and ready to throw Thunder ⚡ balls. Be ready 💣.<br />
Finally a 📸 together with the Legend <a href="https://twitter.com/matheesha_9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@matheesha_9</a> 😄 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/csk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#csk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/JKsv9gacWm">pic.twitter.com/JKsv9gacWm</a></p>
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<p>Pathirana is, however, expected to join the CSK setup only after he gets a clearance from the Sri Lanka&nbsp; Cricket Board (SLC). Earlier, it was reported that the 21-year-old would miss 2-3 games due to&nbsp;injury. However, CSK fans would hope for his early appearance in the IPL 2024 edition.</p>

<p>On Friday evening, CSK and RCB will lock horns and kickoff the 17th season of the cash-rich league. The match will mark the commencement of the Gaikwad-era in the Chennai setup with Dhoni stepping away from captaincy duties.</p>

<p><strong>CSK squad for IPL 2024:&nbsp;</strong>MS Dhoni&nbsp;(wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha&nbsp;Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly</p>


There is a lot of news coming from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of the IPL 2024 curtain raiser, where the Yellow Army will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Chennai on Friday (March 22).

There is a lot of news coming from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of the IPL 2024 curtain raiser, where the Yellow Army will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Chennai on Friday (March 22). While on Thursday (March 21), it was confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad has succeeded MS Dhoni as the CSK captain, another important update has emerged for the Chennai fans. Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka's young pacer, has been declared fit ahead of the season-opener. Pathirana, who ended with 19 wickets in IPL 2023 (third-most for CSK), suffered a hamstring tear (Grade 1) during Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh. He got injured during the second and penultimate T20I and has been away from action since then. Now, his manager confirmed, on X, that he has been declared fit. “The answer to ‘Where's Pathirana’. He is fit and ready to throw Thunder balls. Be ready. Finally a together with the Legend,” Kalugalage wrote on Friday. Here is the post: The answer to "Where's Pathirana" He is fit and ready to throw Thunder ⚡ balls. Be ready 💣. Finally a 📸 together with the Legend @matheesha_9 😄 #WhistlePodu #csk #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/JKsv9gacWm — Amila Kalugalage (@akalugalage) March 22, 2024 × Also read: IPL 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni told him to 'be ready' for CSK captaincy in 2023 Pathirana is, however, expected to join the CSK setup only after he gets a clearance from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC). Earlier, it was reported that the 21-year-old would miss 2-3 games due to injury. However, CSK fans would hope for his early appearance in the IPL 2024 edition. On Friday evening, CSK and RCB will lock horns and kickoff the 17th season of the cash-rich league. The match will mark the commencement of the Gaikwad-era in the Chennai setup with Dhoni stepping away from captaincy duties. CSK squad for IPL 2024: MS Dhoni (wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly

IPL 2024: Ahead of CSK vs RCB opener, Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana declared fit

<p>The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be boosted with a new form of technology as Smart Replay System (SRS) is set to provide quicker and more accurate results for reviews. The IPL 2024 will kick off on Friday (Mar 22) as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Umpires will have access to more frames from the Hawk-Eye operator who will be sitting in the same room, unlike the previous system.</p>

<h2><strong>How will the Smart Replay System work?</strong></h2>

<p>According to information obtained by ESPNcricinfo, the TV umpire will be able to view footage taken by Hawk-Eye's eight high-speed cameras located throughout the field directly through two Hawk-Eye operators who will be seated in the same room as the umpire. Under the new arrangement, the TV broadcast director—who up until now served as a liaison between the Hawk-Eye operators and the third umpire—will not be involved.</p>

<p>It is claimed that the TV umpire will have access to more visuals—including split-screen images—than they did in the past thanks to the Smart Replay System. Consider a scenario where the first fielder on the boundary rope makes a relay catch in midair.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fans-in-hong-kong-to-receive-50-refund-after-lionel-messis-absence-during-inter-miami-friendly-701837">Fans in Hong Kong to receive 50% refund after Lionel Messi's absence during Inter Miami friendly</a></p>

<p>A split screen of the fielder's feet and hands at the exact instant the ball was caught was previously unavailable to the broadcaster. The umpire's call on when the ball was caught or released, combined with synchronised foot footage, can be shown on a split screen under the new setup.</p>

<h2><strong>IPL 2024 set to start with blockbuster game</strong></h2>

<p>Friday’s game between CSK and RCB will be another big spectacle to raise the curtains for the upcoming season. Five-time champions CSK under MS Dhoni’s captaincy will hope to get the better of RCB, who are in search of their maiden title. Despite a lack of titles, RCB are still one of the favourites to reach the playoff, having last done so in 2022. They narrowly missed out on the playoff spot in 2023 with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joining Mumbai Indians, CSK and Gujarat Titans.</p>


The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be boosted with a new form of technology as Smart Replay System (SRS) is set to provide quicker and more accurate results for reviews.

The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be boosted with a new form of technology as Smart Replay System (SRS) is set to provide quicker and more accurate results for reviews. The IPL 2024 will kick off on Friday (Mar 22) as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Umpires will have access to more frames from the Hawk-Eye operator who will be sitting in the same room, unlike the previous system. How will the Smart Replay System work? According to information obtained by ESPNcricinfo, the TV umpire will be able to view footage taken by Hawk-Eye's eight high-speed cameras located throughout the field directly through two Hawk-Eye operators who will be seated in the same room as the umpire. Under the new arrangement, the TV broadcast director—who up until now served as a liaison between the Hawk-Eye operators and the third umpire—will not be involved. It is claimed that the TV umpire will have access to more visuals—including split-screen images—than they did in the past thanks to the Smart Replay System. Consider a scenario where the first fielder on the boundary rope makes a relay catch in midair. ALSO READ | Fans in Hong Kong to receive 50% refund after Lionel Messi's absence during Inter Miami friendly A split screen of the fielder's feet and hands at the exact instant the ball was caught was previously unavailable to the broadcaster. The umpire's call on when the ball was caught or released, combined with synchronised foot footage, can be shown on a split screen under the new setup. IPL 2024 set to start with blockbuster game Friday’s game between CSK and RCB will be another big spectacle to raise the curtains for the upcoming season. Five-time champions CSK under MS Dhoni’s captaincy will hope to get the better of RCB, who are in search of their maiden title. Despite a lack of titles, RCB are still one of the favourites to reach the playoff, having last done so in 2022. They narrowly missed out on the playoff spot in 2023 with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joining Mumbai Indians, CSK and Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2024: Smart Replay System to be used in latest season for reviews - know how it works

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on a roll in IPL 2023. After playing half of their games, the four-time winners find themselves at the top of the points table in the league stage&nbsp;with five victories from seven outings. On Sunday (April 23), they got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 49 runs and will next face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on Thursday (April 27).</p>

<p>CSK have beaten the likes of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), KKR, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). During their high-scoring game versus RCB, in Bengaluru on April 17, Dhoni lost his cool and gave a death stare to one of his CSK teammates. In an unseen footage, Dhoni can be seen losing his cool, screaming and staring at a teammate as the video has now gone viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the RCB versus CSK encounter, the latter rode on Devon Conway's 83 and quickfire 37 from Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post 226 for 6. In reply, Faf du Plessis-led RCB managed 218 for 8 to lose by eight runs.</p>

<p>Dhoni, on the other hand, is having a good time behind the stumps and also as a pinch-hitter. He recently&nbsp;became the wicket-keeper with&nbsp;most catches in men’s T20 cricket (208) and is also striking the ball at a whopping 196.77.</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on a roll in IPL 2023. After playing half of their games, the four-time winners find themselves at the top of the points table in the league stage with five victories from seven outings.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on a roll in IPL 2023. After playing half of their games, the four-time winners find themselves at the top of the points table in the league stage with five victories from seven outings. On Sunday (April 23), they got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 49 runs and will next face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on Thursday (April 27). CSK have beaten the likes of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), KKR, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). During their high-scoring game versus RCB, in Bengaluru on April 17, Dhoni lost his cool and gave a death stare to one of his CSK teammates. In an unseen footage, Dhoni can be seen losing his cool, screaming and staring at a teammate as the video has now gone viral on social media platforms. Here's the clip: It's extra scary if someone as cool as MS Dhoni loses his cool, even for a second😬pic.twitter.com/1YsFw45uSc — Kanav Bali🏏 (@Concussion__Sub) April 25, 2023 × Also read: Explained | IPL 2023: Why Sanju Samson is a great captain in making Talking about the RCB versus CSK encounter, the latter rode on Devon Conway's 83 and quickfire 37 from Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post 226 for 6. In reply, Faf du Plessis-led RCB managed 218 for 8 to lose by eight runs. Dhoni, on the other hand, is having a good time behind the stumps and also as a pinch-hitter. He recently became the wicket-keeper with most catches in men’s T20 cricket (208) and is also striking the ball at a whopping 196.77.

IPL 2023: UNSEEN! MS Dhoni loses cool, screams and gives DEATH STARE to his CSK teammate - Watch

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a thrilling tie in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Being asked to bat, CSK rode on Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and skipper Faf du Plessis' 33-ball 62 kept RCB on top at the halfway mark of the run-chase before CSK somehow emerged on top to win by eight runs as RCB managed 218 for 8.</p>

<p>After the game, the fans were in for a treat as RCB's superstar Virat Kohli and CSK captain MS Dhoni got together for a chat. The moment was caught on the camera and the video of their interaction went viral in no time. Here's the clip -</p>

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<p>Both Dhoni and Kohli didn't have a great outing with the bat. While Dhoni only faced a ball and remained unbeaten on 1, Kohli departed for a four-ball six in RCB's mammoth run-chase. Dhoni, in addition, held on to two catches while he dropped a sitter early in the second innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match went down to the wire but CSK held their nerves, despite some sloppy fielding all throughout, and bowled some tight overs in the end to win by eight runs in a high-scorer. With this win, CSK occupy the third spot in the points table -- three victories from five games -- whereas RCB are languishing at the seventh spot with only two triumphs from equal number of encounters.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a thrilling tie in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a thrilling tie in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Being asked to bat, CSK rode on Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and skipper Faf du Plessis' 33-ball 62 kept RCB on top at the halfway mark of the run-chase before CSK somehow emerged on top to win by eight runs as RCB managed 218 for 8. After the game, the fans were in for a treat as RCB's superstar Virat Kohli and CSK captain MS Dhoni got together for a chat. The moment was caught on the camera and the video of their interaction went viral in no time. Here's the clip - A legendary duo 🙌@imVkohli 🤝 @msdhoni ❤️ 💛#TATAIPL | #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/5sOQDkdBLb — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Is retirement on cards for MS Dhoni? CSK skipper responds to million-dollar question - Watch Both Dhoni and Kohli didn't have a great outing with the bat. While Dhoni only faced a ball and remained unbeaten on 1, Kohli departed for a four-ball six in RCB's mammoth run-chase. Dhoni, in addition, held on to two catches while he dropped a sitter early in the second innings. The match went down to the wire but CSK held their nerves, despite some sloppy fielding all throughout, and bowled some tight overs in the end to win by eight runs in a high-scorer. With this win, CSK occupy the third spot in the points table -- three victories from five games -- whereas RCB are languishing at the seventh spot with only two triumphs from equal number of encounters.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni reunite, have a laugh together after CSK beat RCB in a thriller - Watch

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. After being asked to bat first, the four-time champions Chennai rode on Devon Conway's 83, Ajinkya Rahane's 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 and defended the target after restricting the Faf du Plessis-led RCB camp for 218 for 8.</p>

<p>While the win puts CSK in the top three, at the third spot, it wasn't an easy victory by any means. Despite posting 226 for 6 on board, the CSK bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the RCB batters -- mainly Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and captain Du Plessis (33-ball 62) -- before some tidy overs towards the end enabled the Yellow Army to clinch the match. Chennai bowlers leaked runs left, right and centre while the fielders were very sloppy, however, Dhoni's calm and composed leadership, some good bowling changes and few tidy overs propelled CSK to turn the tides and end as the winners.</p>

<p>After CSK's win, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar explained how CSK weathered the ‘Faf-Maxwell’ storm in the Southern Derby, held in Bengaluru, and hailed Dhoni's cool leadership style.&nbsp;"Players don't feel much pressure when MS Dhoni is leading the side. He's utterly cool and that helps. He stays in the moment and never gets carried away. Yes, he gives them some stares once they drop catches or miss field but he never puts them under pressure. That is the reason why CSK manage to brave crunch situations more often than not," Gavaskar told&nbsp;<i>Star Sports.</i></p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game." He added, "I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (on death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."</p>

<p>CSK will now host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), in Chennai, in match 29 on Friday (April 21).&nbsp;</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. After being asked to bat first, the four-time champions Chennai rode on Devon Conway's 83, Ajinkya Rahane's 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 and defended the target after restricting the Faf du Plessis-led RCB camp for 218 for 8. While the win puts CSK in the top three, at the third spot, it wasn't an easy victory by any means. Despite posting 226 for 6 on board, the CSK bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the RCB batters -- mainly Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and captain Du Plessis (33-ball 62) -- before some tidy overs towards the end enabled the Yellow Army to clinch the match. Chennai bowlers leaked runs left, right and centre while the fielders were very sloppy, however, Dhoni's calm and composed leadership, some good bowling changes and few tidy overs propelled CSK to turn the tides and end as the winners. After CSK's win, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar explained how CSK weathered the ‘Faf-Maxwell’ storm in the Southern Derby, held in Bengaluru, and hailed Dhoni's cool leadership style. "Players don't feel much pressure when MS Dhoni is leading the side. He's utterly cool and that helps. He stays in the moment and never gets carried away. Yes, he gives them some stares once they drop catches or miss field but he never puts them under pressure. That is the reason why CSK manage to brave crunch situations more often than not," Gavaskar told Star Sports. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Shouldn't go to a stage where MS Dhoni...: Virender Sehwag's STERN WARNING to CSK after RCB win At the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game." He added, "I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (on death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them." CSK will now host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), in Chennai, in match 29 on Friday (April 21).

IPL 2023: 'He gives them some stares but...': Sunil Gavaskar in awe of MS Dhoni's captaincy after CSK beat RCB

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 18). Being asked to bat first, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, MS Dhoni &amp; Co. rode on&nbsp;Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In response, RCB managed 218/8 -- with electrifying fifties from Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and Faf du Plessis (33-ball 62) with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker.</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, Dhoni reviewed CSK's death-bowling performance and said, "&nbsp;It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."</p>

<p>Virender Sehwag, India's former cricketer, spoke at length on CSK's bowling performance. The Yellow Army bowlers had leaked runs left, right and centre in the first half of RCB's run-chase. After ten overs, RCB was well-placed 121 for 2. They somehow pulled things back with regular wickets towards the end overs and leaked only 37 runs in the last four overs (with 46 required from 24 balls). Nonetheless, they once again conceded plenty of extras -- which has been their Achilles heels this season -- in the high-scorer (11; including six wides).</p>

<p>Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "Dhoni was not looking happy because he has mentioned it before that he wants the bowlers to reduce the number of no-balls and wides. CSK had bowled two-three years of extra and against RCB, they bowled another extra over. It shouldn't go to a stage where Dhoni gets banned and CSK has to take the field without their captain."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-updated-points-table-latest-standings-after-csk-vs-rcb-match-orange-cap-and-purple-cap-holders-583598">IPL 2023 updated points table: Latest standings after CSK vs RCB match, orange cap and purple cap holders</a></strong></p>

<p>He added, "With the kind of knee injury he has, it appears he might play only a handful of matches more anyway. He is constantly pushing himself but if his bowlers are bowling so many wides and no-balls, then Dhoni will have to take rest."</p>

<p>Dhoni-led CSK have won three out of their five fixtures in IPL 2023. They occupy the third spot in the points table. While their batting has looked very good, their bowlers need to be more disciplined whereas their fielding has also been ordinary so far.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 18). Being asked to bat first, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, MS Dhoni & Co.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 18). Being asked to bat first, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, MS Dhoni & Co. rode on Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In response, RCB managed 218/8 -- with electrifying fifties from Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and Faf du Plessis (33-ball 62) with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker. At the post-match presentation, Dhoni reviewed CSK's death-bowling performance and said, " It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them." Virender Sehwag, India's former cricketer, spoke at length on CSK's bowling performance. The Yellow Army bowlers had leaked runs left, right and centre in the first half of RCB's run-chase. After ten overs, RCB was well-placed 121 for 2. They somehow pulled things back with regular wickets towards the end overs and leaked only 37 runs in the last four overs (with 46 required from 24 balls). Nonetheless, they once again conceded plenty of extras -- which has been their Achilles heels this season -- in the high-scorer (11; including six wides). Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "Dhoni was not looking happy because he has mentioned it before that he wants the bowlers to reduce the number of no-balls and wides. CSK had bowled two-three years of extra and against RCB, they bowled another extra over. It shouldn't go to a stage where Dhoni gets banned and CSK has to take the field without their captain." Also Read: IPL 2023 updated points table: Latest standings after CSK vs RCB match, orange cap and purple cap holders He added, "With the kind of knee injury he has, it appears he might play only a handful of matches more anyway. He is constantly pushing himself but if his bowlers are bowling so many wides and no-balls, then Dhoni will have to take rest." Dhoni-led CSK have won three out of their five fixtures in IPL 2023. They occupy the third spot in the points table. While their batting has looked very good, their bowlers need to be more disciplined whereas their fielding has also been ordinary so far.

IPL 2023: 'Shouldn't go to a stage where MS Dhoni...: Virender Sehwag's STERN WARNING to CSK after RCB win

<p>In match 24 of IPL 2023 edition, on Monday (April 17), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Being asked to bat first, MS Dhoni-led Yellow Army rode on&nbsp;Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB were on course to chase the target when Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;&nbsp;(36-ball 76) and skipper Faf du Plessis' 33-ball 62 were striking it big but CSK eventually emerged on top, as RCB managed 218/8&nbsp;with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker.</p>

<p>Following this win, CSK moved up in the points table whereas RCB remain at the seventh position after yet another loss on their home ground; second of the season. <strong>Here's the updated points table after CSK beat RCB in a high-scorer -</strong></p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-reunite-have-a-laugh-together-after-csk-beat-rcb-in-a-thriller-watch-583576">IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni reunite, have a laugh together after CSK beat RCB in a thriller - Watch</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong>Here's the updated Orange and Purple Cap list after the high-scoring encounter between CSK and RCB -</strong></p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, Dhoni stated, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game."</p>

<p>He added, "If Faf and Maxi had continued, they would have won it by the 18th over. I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (Death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."</p>


In match 24 of IPL 2023 edition, on Monday (April 17), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

In match 24 of IPL 2023 edition, on Monday (April 17), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Being asked to bat first, MS Dhoni-led Yellow Army rode on Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB were on course to chase the target when Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and skipper Faf du Plessis' 33-ball 62 were striking it big but CSK eventually emerged on top, as RCB managed 218/8 with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker. Following this win, CSK moved up in the points table whereas RCB remain at the seventh position after yet another loss on their home ground; second of the season. Here's the updated points table after CSK beat RCB in a high-scorer - Also Read: IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni reunite, have a laugh together after CSK beat RCB in a thriller - Watch Here's the updated Orange and Purple Cap list after the high-scoring encounter between CSK and RCB - At the post-match presentation, Dhoni stated, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game." He added, "If Faf and Maxi had continued, they would have won it by the 18th over. I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (Death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."

IPL 2023 updated points table: Latest standings after CSK vs RCB match, orange cap and purple cap holders

<p>MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the wicketkeeper-batter remains active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is leading the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongonig 2023 edition in India. After five games, the Yellow Army have won and lost two each and will be gearing up for their face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24 of IPL 2023 on Monday evening (April 17), at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.</p>

<p>While Dhoni remains focused to leading CSK to their fifth title, the question on his IPL future remains on everyone's mind. It is widely speculated that IPL 2023 will be the final season for the celebrated cricketer. During a&nbsp;promotional event recently,&nbsp;Dhoni was asked by a fan about his retirement plans from the cash-rich league. To this, the 41-year-old gave a witty response. He said, "There is lots of time to take that call. Right now, we have lots of games, and the coach will be under pressure if I say something," Dhoni said as the crowd cheered for the CSK captain's answer."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's the video:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/they-know-how-to-get-out-of-tough-situations-sunil-gavaskar-on-csk-lauds-ms-dhonis-captaincy-583257">'They know how to get out of tough situations': Sunil Gavaskar on CSK, lauds MS Dhoni's captaincy</a></strong></p>

<p>So far, Dhoni has been in superb form in IPL 2023. He has faced only 27 deliveries and scored 58 runs at a whopping strike rate of&nbsp;214.81 along with six sixes from three outings. He will be eager to bring his side back to winning ways when they take on Faf du Plessis-led RCB on Monday evening. In their last clash, at home, CSK lost by three runs to last year's finalists Rajasthan Royals (RR) and currently occupy the sixth position in the points table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In IPL, Dhoni has played 238 games and amassed 5,036 runs at an average of&nbsp;39.34 and strike rate of 135.78. He has led CSK to four IPL championships. Will he take them to their fifth title this time around? Only time will tell...</p>


MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the wicketkeeper-batter remains active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is leading the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongonig 2023 edition in India.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the wicketkeeper-batter remains active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is leading the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongonig 2023 edition in India. After five games, the Yellow Army have won and lost two each and will be gearing up for their face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24 of IPL 2023 on Monday evening (April 17), at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. While Dhoni remains focused to leading CSK to their fifth title, the question on his IPL future remains on everyone's mind. It is widely speculated that IPL 2023 will be the final season for the celebrated cricketer. During a promotional event recently, Dhoni was asked by a fan about his retirement plans from the cash-rich league. To this, the 41-year-old gave a witty response. He said, "There is lots of time to take that call. Right now, we have lots of games, and the coach will be under pressure if I say something," Dhoni said as the crowd cheered for the CSK captain's answer." Here's the video: "There's lot of time to take that call (Retirement). Rightnow we have a lot of games and the coach will be under pressure if I say something." - @msdhoni in latest event pic.twitter.com/rR4XWF6NHk — ` (@icskian) April 17, 2023 × Also Read: 'They know how to get out of tough situations': Sunil Gavaskar on CSK, lauds MS Dhoni's captaincy So far, Dhoni has been in superb form in IPL 2023. He has faced only 27 deliveries and scored 58 runs at a whopping strike rate of 214.81 along with six sixes from three outings. He will be eager to bring his side back to winning ways when they take on Faf du Plessis-led RCB on Monday evening. In their last clash, at home, CSK lost by three runs to last year's finalists Rajasthan Royals (RR) and currently occupy the sixth position in the points table. In IPL, Dhoni has played 238 games and amassed 5,036 runs at an average of 39.34 and strike rate of 135.78. He has led CSK to four IPL championships. Will he take them to their fifth title this time around? Only time will tell...

IPL 2023: Is retirement on cards for MS Dhoni? CSK skipper responds to million-dollar question - Watch

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04). The match was held at the MCA Stadium, Pune where RCB emerged on top by 13 runs with the playoffs race intensifying with each passing day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, the MS Dhoni-led CSK restricted RCB to 173-8, riding on regular wickets from spinners Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana. In reply, the four-time winners and defending champions Yellow Army had top-scorers in the form of Devon Conway (56) and Moeen (34) but they managed 160 for 8 in another hard-fought contest in the 15th season. With this, CSK is nearing an early exit from the competition.</p>

<p><strong>Here's the updated points table after RCB-CSK clash at the MCA Stadium, Pune:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-rcb-beat-ms-dhoni-led-csk-by-13-runs-as-defending-champions-near-elimination-476397"><strong>IPL 2022: RCB beat MS Dhoni-led CSK by 13 runs as defending champions near elimination</strong></a></p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, winning captain Du Plessis said, "We definitely needed that. We put up a decent total. We are moving in the right direction. We have been very good in the bowling departmet. I thought 165 would be nice to get. I thought the PP was a good time to score. The fielding was amazing. Some great catching and good bowling indeed. We are very lucky to have experienced guys. Very good to have me lean on the senior players."</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04). The match was held at the MCA Stadium, Pune where RCB emerged on top by 13 runs with the playoffs race intensifying with each passing day.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Wednesday evening (May 04). The match was held at the MCA Stadium, Pune where RCB emerged on top by 13 runs with the playoffs race intensifying with each passing day. Opting to bowl first, the MS Dhoni-led CSK restricted RCB to 173-8, riding on regular wickets from spinners Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana. In reply, the four-time winners and defending champions Yellow Army had top-scorers in the form of Devon Conway (56) and Moeen (34) but they managed 160 for 8 in another hard-fought contest in the 15th season. With this, CSK is nearing an early exit from the competition. Here's the updated points table after RCB-CSK clash at the MCA Stadium, Pune: ALSO READ | IPL 2022: RCB beat MS Dhoni-led CSK by 13 runs as defending champions near elimination At the post-match presentation, winning captain Du Plessis said, "We definitely needed that. We put up a decent total. We are moving in the right direction. We have been very good in the bowling departmet. I thought 165 would be nice to get. I thought the PP was a good time to score. The fielding was amazing. Some great catching and good bowling indeed. We are very lucky to have experienced guys. Very good to have me lean on the senior players."

Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings versus Royal Challengers Bangalore clash

<p>Match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on their close rivals Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Wednesday evening (May 04). Being in a precarious situation with the playoffs race heating up, both sides were in need of a win before RCB eventually emerged on top by 13 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the coin toss, CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first. Skipper MS Dhoni unlocked another major milestone in his staggering IPL career to become only the second player to play 200 matches for a single franchise (after Virat Kohli). RCB openers Faf and Kohli started off a bit slowly but&nbsp;stitched an impressive 62-run opening stand within 8 overs before skipper Faf was removed by his former teammate Moeen Ali. Moeen, who replaced Mitchell Santner, also picked up the wicket of Virat Kohli. Kohli never got going throughout his innings as he only managed a 33-ball 30.</p>

<p>From thereon, RCB young guns Mahipal Lomror (42)&nbsp;and Rajat Patidar started the recovery process. The duo added a valuable 44-run stand for the fourth wicket as the big guns Faf, Kohli and Glenn Maxwell had perished soon.</p>

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<p>For CSK, their spinners Moeen Ali (2 for 28) and Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana (3 for 27) changed the course of RCB's innings with regular scalps. Ravindra Jadeja also kept it tight from his end but some runs off Dwaine Pretorius and Dinesh Karthik's 17-ball 26 propelled RCB to 173-8 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply, CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway (56) ensured a good start for the four-time winners and defending champions. Ruturaj, playing once again on his home ground, looked in good touch but Shahbad Ahmed sent him back for a 23-ball 28. Conway continued from his end but lost the support of Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa as RCB spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maxwell chipped in with regular breakthroughs. Harshal Patel (3 for 35) and Josh Hazlewood (1 for 19)&nbsp;ended proceedings in RCB's favour by&nbsp;bowling&nbsp;impressively in the death overs.</p>

<p>The likes of Rayudu, Uthappa and Jadeja not firing let down CSK despite them being in control for most parts. With this loss, Dhoni &amp; Co. is nearing an early exit as RCB enters the top 4 (12 points).</p>


Match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on their close rivals Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Wednesday evening (May 04).

Match 49 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on their close rivals Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Wednesday evening (May 04). Being in a precarious situation with the playoffs race heating up, both sides were in need of a win before RCB eventually emerged on top by 13 runs. At the coin toss, CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first. Skipper MS Dhoni unlocked another major milestone in his staggering IPL career to become only the second player to play 200 matches for a single franchise (after Virat Kohli). RCB openers Faf and Kohli started off a bit slowly but stitched an impressive 62-run opening stand within 8 overs before skipper Faf was removed by his former teammate Moeen Ali. Moeen, who replaced Mitchell Santner, also picked up the wicket of Virat Kohli. Kohli never got going throughout his innings as he only managed a 33-ball 30. From thereon, RCB young guns Mahipal Lomror (42) and Rajat Patidar started the recovery process. The duo added a valuable 44-run stand for the fourth wicket as the big guns Faf, Kohli and Glenn Maxwell had perished soon. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: CSK skipper MS Dhoni joins Virat Kohli to become second player to enter special 200-club For CSK, their spinners Moeen Ali (2 for 28) and Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana (3 for 27) changed the course of RCB's innings with regular scalps. Ravindra Jadeja also kept it tight from his end but some runs off Dwaine Pretorius and Dinesh Karthik's 17-ball 26 propelled RCB to 173-8 in 20 overs. In reply, CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway (56) ensured a good start for the four-time winners and defending champions. Ruturaj, playing once again on his home ground, looked in good touch but Shahbad Ahmed sent him back for a 23-ball 28. Conway continued from his end but lost the support of Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa as RCB spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maxwell chipped in with regular breakthroughs. Harshal Patel (3 for 35) and Josh Hazlewood (1 for 19) ended proceedings in RCB's favour by bowling impressively in the death overs. The likes of Rayudu, Uthappa and Jadeja not firing let down CSK despite them being in control for most parts. With this loss, Dhoni & Co. is nearing an early exit as RCB enters the top 4 (12 points).

IPL 2022: RCB beat MS Dhoni-led CSK by 13 runs as defending champions near elimination

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. With MS Dhoni returning as captain after Ravindra Jadeja's decision to step down from his post, CSK bounced back to winning ways as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs in their last outing.</p>

<p>CSK will be looking to make it two wins in a row against RCB when they meet Faf du Plessis' men at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. CSK had defeated RCB in the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season, which was also CSK's first win in the tournament after four consecutive defeats in their first four games.</p>

<p>The four-time champions will be hoping to carry the momentum from their win against SRH under Dhoni's captaincy. The captain himself will be aiming to achieve a few milestones when he takes the field against RCB. Dhoni is on the cusp of receiving twin milestones in the game on Wednesday.</p>

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<p><strong>Here is a look at the milestones MS Dhoni can achieve against RCB:</strong></p>

<p>1) MS Dhoni has so far played 199 matches for CSK in the IPL and is all set to become the first player to complete the milestone of 200 matches for the defending champions. Dhoni has been leading CSK since the inception of IPL in 2008. He turned up for now-defunct Rising Pune Super Giants in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were banned from the IPL for two seasons.</p>

<p>2) MS Dhoni is just six runs away from completing 6,000 runs as captain in T20 cricket. RCB star Virat Kohli is currently the only batter in the world to have scored over 6,000 runs as a captain in the shortest format of the game, Dhoni will become only the second batter after him to achieve the feat.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-ms-dhoni-is-there-he-is-the-captain-faf-du-plessis-on-csk-captaincy-saga-in-ipl-2022-476254">When MS Dhoni is there, he is the captain: Faf du Plessis on CSK captaincy saga in IPL 2022</a></p>

<p>However, more than his personal milestones, Dhoni will be focused on helping CSK bag their second win on the trot and remain alive in the race for the playoffs this season. CSK are in a must-win situation in the tournament now and need to win every game from here to secure a spot in top four.</p>

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. With MS Dhoni returning as captain after Ravindra Jadeja's decision to step down from his post, CSK bounced back to winning ways as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs in their last outing. CSK will be looking to make it two wins in a row against RCB when they meet Faf du Plessis' men at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. CSK had defeated RCB in the first meeting between the two teams earlier this season, which was also CSK's first win in the tournament after four consecutive defeats in their first four games. The four-time champions will be hoping to carry the momentum from their win against SRH under Dhoni's captaincy. The captain himself will be aiming to achieve a few milestones when he takes the field against RCB. Dhoni is on the cusp of receiving twin milestones in the game on Wednesday. Also Read: Liam Livingstone smashes biggest six in IPL 2022, leaves Gujarat Titans players in awe - WATCH Here is a look at the milestones MS Dhoni can achieve against RCB: 1) MS Dhoni has so far played 199 matches for CSK in the IPL and is all set to become the first player to complete the milestone of 200 matches for the defending champions. Dhoni has been leading CSK since the inception of IPL in 2008. He turned up for now-defunct Rising Pune Super Giants in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were banned from the IPL for two seasons. 2) MS Dhoni is just six runs away from completing 6,000 runs as captain in T20 cricket. RCB star Virat Kohli is currently the only batter in the world to have scored over 6,000 runs as a captain in the shortest format of the game, Dhoni will become only the second batter after him to achieve the feat. Also Read: When MS Dhoni is there, he is the captain: Faf du Plessis on CSK captaincy saga in IPL 2022 However, more than his personal milestones, Dhoni will be focused on helping CSK bag their second win on the trot and remain alive in the race for the playoffs this season. CSK are in a must-win situation in the tournament now and need to win every game from here to secure a spot in top four.

MS Dhoni on cusp of twin milestones as CSK gear up to face Faf du Plessis-led RCB in IPL 2022

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run under MS Dhoni when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs in their last game to bag a much-needed win as Dhoni took over the captaincy from Ravindra Jadeja.</p>

<p>Dhoni had stepped down as CSK's skipper ahead of the start of the season to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the star all-rounder decided to hand back the reins to the legendary wicket-keeper batter once again after CSK's disastrous start to the season with six defeats and only two wins in their first eight matches.</p>

<p>The biggest positive for CSK in their win against SRH was opener Ruturaj Gaikwad bouncing back to form with a brilliant 99 off 57 balls while his opening partner Devon Conway also slammed an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls to grow in confidence after his initial snub from the playing XI.</p>

<p>While their batters are finding the momentum, CSK's bowling woes are still intact. Dhoni's biggest challenge will be to get the best out of his struggling bowling attack as he aims to keep CSK alive in the race for the playoffs. With just three wins in six matches, their chances are currently hanging by a thread.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-ms-dhoni-is-there-he-is-the-captain-faf-du-plessis-on-csk-captaincy-saga-in-ipl-2022-476254">When MS Dhoni is there, he is the captain: Faf du Plessis on CSK captaincy saga in IPL 2022</a></p>

<p>On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore have so far managed five wins and five losses in ten games this season. They had started off well but have struggled in their last few matches. RCB are currently on a losing streak of three matches and will be hopeful of bringing an end to it against CSK on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli roared back to form for RCB with a gritty half-century against GT in their last game after a string of low-key scores. However, there remain concerns in their batting line-up as they have failed to deliver as a unit so far. Their bowling attack too has been under pressure in the death overs and will have to step up against CSK.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liam-livingstone-smashes-biggest-six-in-ipl-2022-leaves-gujarat-titans-players-in-awe-watch-476238">&nbsp;Liam Livingstone smashes biggest six in IPL 2022, leaves Gujarat Titans players in awe - WATCH</a></p>

<p><strong>RCB vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction:</strong></p>

<p>With MS Dhoni's return as captain, Chennai Super Kings looked a different side in their win against SRH and will be keen on continuing the momentum against RCB on Wednesday. CSK are expected to bag their fourth win of the season when they lock horns with Faf du Plessis' men.</p>

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run under MS Dhoni when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to continue their winning run under MS Dhoni when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs in their last game to bag a much-needed win as Dhoni took over the captaincy from Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni had stepped down as CSK's skipper ahead of the start of the season to hand over the baton to Jadeja. However, the star all-rounder decided to hand back the reins to the legendary wicket-keeper batter once again after CSK's disastrous start to the season with six defeats and only two wins in their first eight matches. The biggest positive for CSK in their win against SRH was opener Ruturaj Gaikwad bouncing back to form with a brilliant 99 off 57 balls while his opening partner Devon Conway also slammed an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls to grow in confidence after his initial snub from the playing XI. While their batters are finding the momentum, CSK's bowling woes are still intact. Dhoni's biggest challenge will be to get the best out of his struggling bowling attack as he aims to keep CSK alive in the race for the playoffs. With just three wins in six matches, their chances are currently hanging by a thread. Also Read: When MS Dhoni is there, he is the captain: Faf du Plessis on CSK captaincy saga in IPL 2022 On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore have so far managed five wins and five losses in ten games this season. They had started off well but have struggled in their last few matches. RCB are currently on a losing streak of three matches and will be hopeful of bringing an end to it against CSK on Wednesday. Virat Kohli roared back to form for RCB with a gritty half-century against GT in their last game after a string of low-key scores. However, there remain concerns in their batting line-up as they have failed to deliver as a unit so far. Their bowling attack too has been under pressure in the death overs and will have to step up against CSK. Also Read: Liam Livingstone smashes biggest six in IPL 2022, leaves Gujarat Titans players in awe - WATCH RCB vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction: With MS Dhoni's return as captain, Chennai Super Kings looked a different side in their win against SRH and will be keen on continuing the momentum against RCB on Wednesday. CSK are expected to bag their fourth win of the season when they lock horns with Faf du Plessis' men.

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<p>MS Dhoni might have given up captaincy for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but he remains a leader in the side and is often seen assisting new skipper Ravindra Jadeja with field placements during matches. One of the sharpest cricketing brains around, Dhoni successfully plotted the dismissal of Virat Kohli in CSK's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022 on Tuesday.</p>

<p>CSK defeated RCB by 23 runs after successfully defending the massive total of 216 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to bag their first win of the season. It was an impressive all-round performance from the Jadeja-led side as the defending champions finally got off the mark in the tournament this year.</p>

<p>During their run-chase, RCB got off to a poor start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis cheaply on just 8 off 9 balls before Virat Kohli was also sent packing in quick succession. Kohli was batting on 1 when he was caught by Shivam Dube off the bowling of Mukesh Chaudhary in the fifth over of RCB's innings.</p>

<p>Dhoni was partially responsible for Kohli's dismissal and was seen plotting the batting maestro's wicket with a last-minute field change. There was no fielder placed at the deep square leg before Kohli took strike against Chaudhary in the over, however, Dhoni was spotted signalling Dube to move to the said position before the ball was bowled.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ambati-rayudu-pulls-off-mind-boggling-one-handed-diving-catch-in-csks-win-over-rcb-in-ipl-2022-470725">WATCH - Rayudu pulls off mind-boggling one-handed diving catch in CSK's win over RCB in IPL 2022</a></p>

<p>Chaudhary then went on to bowl a shortish delivery which was played by Kohli towards the deep square leg boundary as the RCB superstar was caught by Dube. Mastermind Dhoni's genius plotting of Kohli's wicket left many in awe on Twitter as the video of the move went viral.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Mastermind Fielding Set By MS Dhoni for Virat Kohli's Wicket. Greatest Man For A Reason! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiSuperKings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiSuperKings</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvRCB</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Csk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Csk</a> <a href="https://t.co/ljQkZOWeCv">pic.twitter.com/ljQkZOWeCv</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MS Dhoni set this field against Virat Kohli &amp; Mukesh Chaudhary picked the wicket of Kohli.<br />
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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-lauds-shivam-dube-compares-him-with-yuvraj-singh-after-stunning-knock-against-rcb-470697">Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB</a></p>

<p>Kohli was sent back to the hut cheaply after scoring just 1 off 3 balls as Chaudhary bagged his first wicket in the game for CSK. The left-arm pacer later went on to drop a few catches on the field and was seen getting consoled by Dhoni as the former CSK skipper put an arm around his shoulders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni was lauded by many for his gesture for Chaudhary as he won hearts on social media. Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he bagged a four-wicket haul to help his side restrict RCB on 193 and power them to their first win of the season.</p>


MS Dhoni might have given up captaincy for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but he remains a leader in the side and is often seen assisting new skipper Ravindra Jadeja with field placements during matches.

MS Dhoni might have given up captaincy for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but he remains a leader in the side and is often seen assisting new skipper Ravindra Jadeja with field placements during matches. One of the sharpest cricketing brains around, Dhoni successfully plotted the dismissal of Virat Kohli in CSK's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022 on Tuesday. CSK defeated RCB by 23 runs after successfully defending the massive total of 216 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to bag their first win of the season. It was an impressive all-round performance from the Jadeja-led side as the defending champions finally got off the mark in the tournament this year. During their run-chase, RCB got off to a poor start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis cheaply on just 8 off 9 balls before Virat Kohli was also sent packing in quick succession. Kohli was batting on 1 when he was caught by Shivam Dube off the bowling of Mukesh Chaudhary in the fifth over of RCB's innings. Dhoni was partially responsible for Kohli's dismissal and was seen plotting the batting maestro's wicket with a last-minute field change. There was no fielder placed at the deep square leg before Kohli took strike against Chaudhary in the over, however, Dhoni was spotted signalling Dube to move to the said position before the ball was bowled. Also Read: WATCH - Rayudu pulls off mind-boggling one-handed diving catch in CSK's win over RCB in IPL 2022 Chaudhary then went on to bowl a shortish delivery which was played by Kohli towards the deep square leg boundary as the RCB superstar was caught by Dube. Mastermind Dhoni's genius plotting of Kohli's wicket left many in awe on Twitter as the video of the move went viral. Watch video: pic.twitter.com/KhSOSA8Aay — Addicric (@addicric) April 12, 2022 × A Mastermind Fielding Set By MS Dhoni for Virat Kohli's Wicket. Greatest Man For A Reason! #MSDhoni #ChennaiSuperKings • #CSKvRCB • #WhistlePodu • #Csk pic.twitter.com/ljQkZOWeCv — Anjali ‘ (@imAnjali718) April 12, 2022 × MS Dhoni set this field against Virat Kohli & Mukesh Chaudhary picked the wicket of Kohli. Perfect field placement by Dhoni.#CSKvsRCB #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/avIs98WH3l — Abhimanyu (@abhimanyusrt) April 12, 2022 × Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB Kohli was sent back to the hut cheaply after scoring just 1 off 3 balls as Chaudhary bagged his first wicket in the game for CSK. The left-arm pacer later went on to drop a few catches on the field and was seen getting consoled by Dhoni as the former CSK skipper put an arm around his shoulders. Dhoni was lauded by many for his gesture for Chaudhary as he won hearts on social media. Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he bagged a four-wicket haul to help his side restrict RCB on 193 and power them to their first win of the season.

MS Dhoni plots Virat Kohli's dismissal with last-minute field change, leaves Twitter in awe - WATCH

<p>Ambati&nbsp;Rayudu produced a 'Catch of the Tournament' contender as he pulled off an absolute blinder in his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. Rayudu plucked a stunner to send back Akash Deep during the game.</p>

<p>The dismissal took place in the 16th over of RCB's innings when Akash had joined Dinesh Karthik in the middle. Facing CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja in the 16th over, Akash pushed one towards the short cover in order to steal a single. However, Rayudu, who was stationed there, dived to his right and pulled off a sensational one-handed catch.</p>

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<p>It was a brilliant catch from Rayudu, who displayed great athleticism and was lauded by many on social media for his sensational effort. Akash was sent packing on a duck after facing just two balls as RCB lost their 8th wicket in the 217-run chase.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-uthappa-dube-power-csk-to-emphatic-win-over-rcb-as-jadeja-co-bring-an-end-to-winless-streak-470617">Uthappa, Dube power CSK to emphatic win over RCB as Jadeja &amp; Co. bring an end to winless streak</a></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings brought an end to their four-match winless streak with a comfortable 23-run win against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday. The Ravindra Jadeja-led side rode on stunning knocks from Shivam Dube (95) and Robin Uthappa (88) to post a huge total of 216 runs on the board before the spinners stole the show with the ball.</p>

<p>Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he ended up picking up the important wickets of Fad du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Shahbaz Ahmed and Suyash Prabhudessai to complete his four-wicket haul and help CSK restrict RCB on 193/9 in 20 overs.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-lauds-shivam-dube-compares-him-with-yuvraj-singh-after-stunning-knock-against-rcb-470697">Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB</a></p>

<p>CSK, who had lost their first four matches in a row, have managed to put up their first points on the points table in the ongoing season and will be hoping to continue their winning run when they take on Gujarat Titans in their next game on Sunday (April 17).</p>


Ambati Rayudu produced a 'Catch of the Tournament' contender as he pulled off an absolute blinder in his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday.

Ambati Rayudu produced a 'Catch of the Tournament' contender as he pulled off an absolute blinder in his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. Rayudu plucked a stunner to send back Akash Deep during the game. The dismissal took place in the 16th over of RCB's innings when Akash had joined Dinesh Karthik in the middle. Facing CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja in the 16th over, Akash pushed one towards the short cover in order to steal a single. However, Rayudu, who was stationed there, dived to his right and pulled off a sensational one-handed catch. Watch video: Ambati Rayudu Just took the catch of the season #Rayudu #CSKvsRCB #IPL2022 #Cskforever @roydoaumbeti pic.twitter.com/ukI9ynwBXK — Mr.shaun (@Shaun81172592) April 12, 2022 × It was a brilliant catch from Rayudu, who displayed great athleticism and was lauded by many on social media for his sensational effort. Akash was sent packing on a duck after facing just two balls as RCB lost their 8th wicket in the 217-run chase. Also Read: Uthappa, Dube power CSK to emphatic win over RCB as Jadeja & Co. bring an end to winless streak Chennai Super Kings brought an end to their four-match winless streak with a comfortable 23-run win against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday. The Ravindra Jadeja-led side rode on stunning knocks from Shivam Dube (95) and Robin Uthappa (88) to post a huge total of 216 runs on the board before the spinners stole the show with the ball. Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he ended up picking up the important wickets of Fad du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Shahbaz Ahmed and Suyash Prabhudessai to complete his four-wicket haul and help CSK restrict RCB on 193/9 in 20 overs. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB CSK, who had lost their first four matches in a row, have managed to put up their first points on the points table in the ongoing season and will be hoping to continue their winning run when they take on Gujarat Titans in their next game on Sunday (April 17).

WATCH: Ambati Rayudu pulls off mind-boggling one-handed diving catch in CSK's win over RCB in IPL 2022

<p>Shivam Dube was one of the heroes for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday (April 12). Dube was in sensational touch as he slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 95 runs off just 46 balls laced with five fours and eight sixes taking the RCB bowlers to the cleaners.</p>

<p>He was sent out to bat at number four when CSK were reeling at 36/2 in the seventh over after losing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali cheaply. The hard-hitting left-hander went after the bowlers right from the start of his innings and launched a carnage with the bat at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

<p>He combined with Robin Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) to post a record 165-run stand for the third wicket and helped CSK post a massive total of 216 runs on the board. While he was aggressive against the spinners particularly, Dube smashed Josh Hazlewood for a couple of sixes in the 20th over of CSK's innings.</p>

<p>The left-hander earned high praise from all corners for his stunning knock. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also lauded the CSK all-rounder and compared him to the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Manjrekar was left impressed by Dube's ability to slam a fullish delivery from Hazlewood for a six while sitting deep in the crease in the last over.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-robin-uthappa-shivam-dube-maul-rcb-bowlers-set-new-ipl-record-with-sensational-partnership-470592">Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube maul RCB bowlers, set new IPL record with sensational partnership</a></p>

<p>“Hazlewood got it right, bowled it full and Dube was deep inside his crease. And to get that kind of elevation is almost impossible. He’s got this natural gift of hitting the ball a long way, Yuvraj Singh had it, Shivam Dube has it,” Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo.</p>

<p>“He’s also looking a little fitter and leaner, maybe stronger. And that shot off Wanindu Hasaranga, there was nothing wrong in that delivery, just about short of a length because he didn’t want to pitch it right up, but Dube went on the backfoot and hit it a long distance,” he stated.</p>

<p>“Those two shots tell you this guy is not just a hitter, he hits some incredible shots. That’s why this innings has been able to overshadow another fantastic innings that we saw,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-ipl-2022-points-table-after-chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-clash-470612">Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore clash</a></p>

<p>Dube has been in brilliant form for CSK this season and has so far notched up 207 runs in five matches for the defending champios. He is the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2022 at present and has been striking at a brilliant 176.92. After losing four games in a row, CSK bagged their first win of the season against RCB on Tuesday and will be hoping to continue their winning run in the upcoming matches.</p>


Shivam Dube was one of the heroes for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday (April 12).

Shivam Dube was one of the heroes for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday (April 12). Dube was in sensational touch as he slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 95 runs off just 46 balls laced with five fours and eight sixes taking the RCB bowlers to the cleaners. He was sent out to bat at number four when CSK were reeling at 36/2 in the seventh over after losing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali cheaply. The hard-hitting left-hander went after the bowlers right from the start of his innings and launched a carnage with the bat at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. He combined with Robin Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) to post a record 165-run stand for the third wicket and helped CSK post a massive total of 216 runs on the board. While he was aggressive against the spinners particularly, Dube smashed Josh Hazlewood for a couple of sixes in the 20th over of CSK's innings. The left-hander earned high praise from all corners for his stunning knock. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also lauded the CSK all-rounder and compared him to the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Manjrekar was left impressed by Dube's ability to slam a fullish delivery from Hazlewood for a six while sitting deep in the crease in the last over. Also Read: Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube maul RCB bowlers, set new IPL record with sensational partnership “Hazlewood got it right, bowled it full and Dube was deep inside his crease. And to get that kind of elevation is almost impossible. He’s got this natural gift of hitting the ball a long way, Yuvraj Singh had it, Shivam Dube has it,” Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo. “He’s also looking a little fitter and leaner, maybe stronger. And that shot off Wanindu Hasaranga, there was nothing wrong in that delivery, just about short of a length because he didn’t want to pitch it right up, but Dube went on the backfoot and hit it a long distance,” he stated. “Those two shots tell you this guy is not just a hitter, he hits some incredible shots. That’s why this innings has been able to overshadow another fantastic innings that we saw,” he added. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore clash Dube has been in brilliant form for CSK this season and has so far notched up 207 runs in five matches for the defending champios. He is the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2022 at present and has been striking at a brilliant 176.92. After losing four games in a row, CSK bagged their first win of the season against RCB on Tuesday and will be hoping to continue their winning run in the upcoming matches.

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB

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