Pacer Mustafizur Rahman took four wickets in his debut IPL 2024 match for Chennai Super Kings, helping them beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets. Mustafizur bowled brilliantly, using the conditions well, varying his pace, and mixing up his deliveries to dismantle the RCB middle-order. His bowling figures of 4-29 helped restrict RCB to 173/6 despite a late partnership between Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik in the opener to IPL 2024.
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CSK’s chase started poorly, but Ajinkya Rahane, Daryll Mitchell, Shivam Dube, and Ravindra Jadeja played crucial roles in securing the win. This win marked CSK’s eighth consecutive victory over RCB at the Chepauk Stadium.
CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra struggled initially, but Ravindra’s aggressive innings helped set the tone. Though CSK lost wickets, Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja’s partnership sealed the first win for CSK in IPL 2024. Chennai Super Kings are once again favourites in this Indian Premier League 2024 season, although they will be facing some stiff competition by other experienced sides.
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For Royal Challengers Bangalore, Cameron Green took 2-27, but their bowling lacked the required edge. Earlier, RCB got off to a good start but stumbled in the middle overs. However, a late surge by Rawat and Karthik helped RCB reach a respectable total. Despite their efforts, RCB fell short by 20 runs, unable to trouble CSK in their home ground.
