MS Dhoni responded to Sameer Rizvi’s explosive batting in IPL 2024© X (formerly Twitter)
A combined effort from the batters saw the Chennai Super Kings reach a massive total of 206/6 against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. GT should be on a record chase at Chepauk after the demolition of Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra. Batting, CSK got off to a flying start despite losing Rachin Ravindra’s wicket in the final of the powerplay. The young New Zealand opener once again spread his wings in the powerplay, amassing 46 off just 20 deliveries. He took on the responsibility of scoring runs while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad provided ideal support at the other end. Rachin’s fiery knock set up the third consecutive opening partnership of over 50 for CSK against GT.
Rachin’s transition from bat rotation to effortlessly picking up boundaries was a sight to behold as he hit six fours and three maximums. Rashid Khan put an end to Rachin’s attack but the left-handed batsman’s efforts helped CSK to 69/1.
Sameer Rizvi’s successful start to IPL pic.twitter.com/u2ZUKwyi3f
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Ajinkya Rahane walked back before he could adjust to the surface. Shivam Dube came and wasted no time in getting down to business as he sent the ball into the stands on two consecutive deliveries. Gaikwad (46), who took a cautious approach, was picked out by Spencer Johnson before he could complete his 50.
Dube continued his attack at one end while Daryl Mitchell took his time getting his innings going. The left-handed batsman picked up Mohit Sharma’s back-of-the-hand delivery and smoked it straight into the stands. He took a double in the last ball of his over and lifted his bat for 50 in 22 deliveries.
MS Dhoni’s reaction when Sameer Rizvi hit 2 sixes against Rashid Khan. pic.twitter.com/BkboOAgDmC
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GT skipper Shubman Gill introduced Rashid back into the attack and immediately reaped the benefits. The Afghan spinner removed Dube on the second ball of the 19th over.
Sameer Rizvi came in and got straight into the action with a six on his very first ball in the IPL. On the last ball of the over, he gave another maximum, giving him 15 runs from the over.
In the final over, he tried to catch Mohit Sharma’s undercooked yorker but failed to get the height, with David Miller taking the catch comfortably. CSK ended the innings with a score of 206/6.
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