Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets with eight balls remaining on Friday, March 22, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai. Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja had an unbroken stand of 66 runs off 37 balls.
Following the game, Dube, who has changed appearance since joining the Men in Yellow ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, made light of the fact that he and Jadeja were not eliminated from the previous season’s final. After Dube and Jadeja put together an undefeated partnership of 22 runs off 13 balls, CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 final on the penultimate ball. From where they left off, the two left-handed hitters helped the Super Kings win the first game of the season rather easily. The Mumbai all-rounder claimed to have picked up finishing technique from the great MS Dhoni.
It was incredible. Jadeja and I haven’t given up on our 2023 plans (finally). It’s always something more for me to finish the game for Chennai. it is what Mahi bhai taught me, and I strive to achieve it in every game. When you end a game like this, especially on the opening IPL game, it feels really nice. Dube said to colleague Rachin Ravindra, “So it feels very good.”
The all-rounder from New Zealand also questioned Dube about if choosing to bat until the very end was a deliberate choice. Notably, Dube’s 34 off 28 balls, which he scored without losing, proved to be vital for the home team in the run chase. The child replied, reflecting on the situation, that all he wanted to do was monitor the ball and play the game fairly.
“All I could think about was that. Play while observing the ball. Due to the fact that I am aware of my capabilities, “Shivam Dube stated.
In the opening IPL 2024 match, RCB captain Faf du Plessis appeared in good form while Virat Kohli was dismissed cheaply.
At his former IPL home stadium, Faf du Plessis won the toss earlier in the day and decided to bat first. The South African batsman hit 35 off 23 balls, however he was not supported by players such as Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, or Cameron Green. The Bengaluru-based team finished with a competitive score of 173/6 in their 20 overs thanks to a 95-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik. On his debut for CSK, Mustafizur Rahman made an impact by securing a four-for.
The undefeated duo of Jadeja and Dube, together with Rachin’s 37 off 15 balls at the top, helped the reigning champs secure an easy victory. against Tuesday, March 26, CSK will now take against Gujarat Titans.
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