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'Helped Us Get Control': Ruturaj Gaikwad Reveals "Turning Point" After Win vs RCB In IPL 2024 Opener

A pleased Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad termed Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell's quick dismissals as the turning point of their IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mustafizur Rahman (4/29) blew away the top-order allowing CSK to limit RCB to 173/6 on a good track. "We had total control right from the start," Gaikwad said at post-match presentation ceremony after CSK scripted a six wicket win.

"Show Ruturaj's Face Too, He Is The Captain": Virender Sehwag Quips As Visuals Show MS Dhoni Setting Field

Chennai Super Kings journey under new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad began on a good note as the five-time champions defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Chennai. RCB scored 173/6 batting first and CSK chased down the target quite easily. Replacing an impactful figure like MS Dhoni is never easy and the same is with Ruturaj Gaikwad. "Feel privileged. But I want to try and be in my shoes, not fill anybody's shoes," he said before the start of the tournament.

"Thala Never Misses": Vintage MS Dhoni On Show With Run Out Of RCB Star, Scripts IPL Record. Watch

Mustafizur Rahman brought back memories of his rookie days with his cerebral variations but an impressive rear-guard action from Anuj Rawat took Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a respectable 173 for six in the IPL opener on Friday. However on a good batting track, the total might not be enough to stop CSK.

CSK vs RCB: Mustafizur Rahman Stars In Chennai Super Kings' Easy Win In IPL 2024 Opener

Mustafizur Rahman set it up with his bagful of cerebral variations before Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube got the job done with their superlative finishing skills to script a comfortable six-wicket win for Chennai Super Kings over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL opener on Friday. CSK, who have not lost to RCB at home since 2008, thus kept their enviable record intact. Mustafizur, with his best ever IPL figures of 4/29 in four overs, was largely responsible for restricting RCB to 173 for six on a good batting track, where a 95-run sixth wicket stand off 50 balls between Anuj Rawat (48 off 25 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (38 not out off 26 balls) was the visitors' only saving grace.

Watch: Stunned Virat Kohli Departs After "Truly Epic" Catch By CSK's Rachin Ravindra And Ajinkya Rahane

Chennai Super Kings came out all guns blazing against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 opener on Friday. Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman breathed fire as he broke the back of CSK with four wickets in his first two overs. He scalped Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green. This is CSK's first match under new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and his team gave their all with bowling as well as fielding. It was evident as Virat Kohli was caught by brilliant teamwork from Rachin Ravindra and Ajinkya Rahane.

Virat Kohli Achieves Historic First By An Indian In CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 Opener

Royal Challengers Bangaluru star batter Virat Kohli on Friday achieved a massive feat in T20 cricket. He became the first Indian batter in T20 history to score 12000 runs. Kohli reached the milestone during RCB's IPL 2024 game against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With this, Kohli joined the elite list that has the likes of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard. West Indies' T20 legend Gayle tops the chart with 14562 T20 runs, while Pakistan's Shoaib Malik holds the second spot with 13360 runs. Star all-rounder from West Indies, Pollard, is at the third position with 12900 runs and England's Alex Hales is at the fourth spot with 12319 runs. Then comes David Warner (12065 runs), who is followed by Kohli. The India star achieved the feat in his 377th T20 game and 360th innings.

Orry Joins IPL 2024 Commentary Panel For CSK vs RCB Game, Internet Goes On Overdrive

Social media sensation Orry joined the IPL 2024 'expert' panel for the opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Orry is a very popular figure on social media but he has never been seen commenting on cricket. His presence on the commentary panel surprised all. Orry's presence alongside the likes of Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina drew varied reactions. His inclusion is being seen as an attempt to grab eyeballs.

'Don't Want To Fill Anybody's Shoes': Ruturaj Gaikwad Sets Record Straight On Replacing MS Dhoni As CSK Captain

It' a new IPL and Chennai Super Kings have fresh captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad. On Thursday, Chennai Super Kings sprang a surprise by replacing MS Dhoni with Ruturaj Gaikwad as skipper. Under MS Dhoni, CSK won the IPL 2023. But he had given enough indication that he would be playing in more of a mentorship role in IPL 2024. Ruturaj Gaikwad said that MS Dhoni hinted him in 2023 that he would lead CSK. He also made it clear that he wants to lead CSK in his own style.

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'Helped Us Get Control': Ruturaj Gaikwad Reveals "Turning Point" After Win vs RCB In IPL 2024 Opener

"Show Ruturaj's Face Too, He Is The Captain": Virender Sehwag Quips As Visuals Show MS Dhoni Setting Field

"Thala Never Misses": Vintage MS Dhoni On Show With Run Out Of RCB Star, Scripts IPL Record. Watch

CSK vs RCB: Mustafizur Rahman Stars In Chennai Super Kings' Easy Win In IPL 2024 Opener

Watch: Stunned Virat Kohli Departs After "Truly Epic" Catch By CSK's Rachin Ravindra And Ajinkya Rahane

Virat Kohli Achieves Historic First By An Indian In CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 Opener

Orry Joins IPL 2024 Commentary Panel For CSK vs RCB Game, Internet Goes On Overdrive

'Don't Want To Fill Anybody's Shoes': Ruturaj Gaikwad Sets Record Straight On Replacing MS Dhoni As CSK Captain