Twitter reactions: Mustafizur Rahman, Shivam Dube sizzle in CSK’s triumph over RCB in IPL 2024 opener

Mar 23, 2024

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Twitter reactions: Mustafizur Rahman, Shivam Dube sizzle in CSK’s triumph over RCB in IPL 2024 opener

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In a thrilling encounter to kick off the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clashed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The exciting contest saw an intense battle where CSK eventually won the battle and kept their domination over RCB at their home ground.

Mustafizur Rahman shines with the ball

RCB won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. The Challengers began their innings with a decent start, posting a total of 173/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis provided a steady foundation, but it was Anuj Rawat‘s explosive knock of 48 runs off 25 balls that propelled them to a competitive total. Dinesh Karthik also made a valuable contribution with 38 runs off 26 balls.

Among the bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman was the standout performer for Chennai Super Kings, claiming four wickets for 29 runs in his four overs, while Deepak Chahar also chipped in with a crucial wicket.

Shivam Dube’s finishing skills takes CSK over the line

Chasing a target of 174 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings displayed a clinical batting performance, reaching the target with ease in 18.4 overs, finishing at 176/4. Rachin Ravindra‘s explosive knock of 37 runs off 15 balls set the tone for the chase, well supported by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, and Shivam Dube.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Cameron Green and Karn Sharma picked up crucial wickets, but they couldn’t contain the Super Kings’ batting onslaught. In the end, it was Chennai Super Kings who emerged victorious, winning the match by 6 wickets. With this win, CSK kick-starts their IPL 2024 campaign on a high note, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

Whistles start with a W! 🥳#CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024

Most wins by a team against an opponent in IPL:

23 – MI Vs KKR.

21 – CSK Vs RCB*. pic.twitter.com/HjhVDZQDSM

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 22, 2024

Impressive victory, still lots of things to be corrected with end overs bowling, where should be the entry point of Shivam Dube. https://t.co/IKbA004bgF

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 22, 2024

Top Scorer in Opening match

2024 – Anuj Rawat (48)
2023 – Ruturaj (92)
2022 – Dhoni (50*)
2021 – Lynn (49)
2020 – Rayudu (71)
2019 – Parthiv (29)
2018 – Bravo (68
2017 – Yuvraj (62)
2016 – Rahane (66*)
2015 – Rohit (98*)
2014 – Kallis (72)
2013 – Jayawardene (66)
2012 – Richard…

— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) March 22, 2024

Most Wins against an Opponent in IPL

23 – MI v KKR
21 – CSK v RCB*
21 – KKR v PBKS
20 – MI v CSK
19 – CSK v DC#CSKvRCB

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 22, 2024

Highest strike-rate on IPL debut (min 30 runs)

246.66 – RACHIN RAVINDRA (CSK) v RCB, today
246.15 – Suresh Raina (CSK) v PBKS, 2008
242.10 – Abhishek Sharma (DC) v RCB, 2018#CSKvRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/zQNfywFRx0

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 22, 2024

Remaining NOT OUT in successful chases most times in IPL:

27 – Dhoni
27 – JADEJA
22 – Karthik
22 – Y Pathan
21 – Miller#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/5PZ8wMMl6i

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 22, 2024

CSK debutants today:

Rachin Ravindra 37 (15)
Mustafizur 4/29
Mitchell 22 (18)

Sameer Rizvi saab couldn’t get to bat.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 22, 2024

A LEGEND FROM BANGLADESH DOING IT IN CHEPAUK

MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN YOU AREN’T A HUMAN pic.twitter.com/FyCP19O1fv

— Yash (@CSKYash_) March 22, 2024

Mustafizur right now #CSKvRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/0Td2C8G4xK