IPL 2024 First Match-CSK vs RCB Highlights
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in the opening match of the IPL 2024.
Chasing a target of 174, CSK’s Rachin Ravindra led the scoring with a quick 37 off 15 balls.
Despite a precarious position at 110/4, Jadeja and Dube’s partnership of 66 runs ensured CSK’s win.
RCB initially set a score of 173/5, highlighted by Rawat and Karthik’s unbeaten 95-run partnership off 50 balls after collapsing to 78/5.
RCB captain Faf du Plessis opted to bat first upon winning the toss.
MS Dhoni played as a wicket-keeper batsman for CSK amidst doubts over his selection.
The playing XI for CSK included Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and Maheesh Theekshana.
RCB’s lineup featured Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, and Mohammed Siraj.