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Watch: 'Superman' Ajinkya Rahane's Fielding Effort Wows Fans In RCB vs CSK Clash in IPL 2023

While batters made merry in the Royal Challengers Bangalore-Chennai Super Kings clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IPL 2023 on Monday, with over 440 run being scored by the two teams, Ajinkya Rahane wowed everyone with a fabulous save. The effort came on the penultimate ball of the ninth over with Ravindra Jadeja bowling to Glenn Maxwell. The RCB batter hoicked one over long-off and it would have flown for a six, had CSK's Rahane not intervened with an overhead attempt. He looked like even catching the ball but could not maintain balance and flicked the ball back into the ground just in time. He saved sure-hot five runs.

IPL 2023: Why Was RCB Pacer Harshal Patel Not Allowed To Complete Last Over vs CSK - Explained

Chennai Super Kings batters made merry against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadiun in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Monday. Devon Conway and Shivam Dube hit fast half-centuries as CSK posted a huge 227-run target for RCB. In the last over of the innings, RCB bowler Harhal Patel came to end the proceedings for his team. However, he could not complete the over and was replaced by Glenn Maxwell. He bowled two beamers to Moeen Ali and was taken away from the attack as per rules.

"There Will Never Be A Captain Like MS Dhoni": Sunil Gavaskar

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has named Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the best captain in the Indian Premier League history, saying "there hasn't been a captain like him and will never be one like him in future". Dhoni completed 200 matches as captain of CSK in the match against Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on April 12, which they lost by three runs. The 41-year-old former India captain was the first player to achieve the feat in IPL history.

"At A Loss For Words:" MS Dhoni Has A Special Meeting With Khushbu Sundar's Mother-in-Law. See Pics

MS Dhoni is a the heartthrob of cricket fans in India. But in Chennai, the former Indian cricket team captain is accorded a special status. He is called 'thala' or the leader. Dhoni's love affair with Chennai has grown over the years as Chennai Super Kings, under his captaincy, went on to become one of the most successful in teams in the IPL. From nine to ninety-year-olds, Dhoni is adored by all in Chennai. According to several reports, the IPL 2023 might be Dhoni's last and he continues to touch lives still.

Will MS Dhoni Retire After IPL 2023? Ex-CSK Teammate's Interesting Comment

Speculations of MS Dhoni's IPL retirement is not new. Despite being 41 years old, the wicketkeeper-batter is still active in the Indian T20 tournament as a player and at least for the past couple of years, every season is expected to be his last one. On the other hand, Dhoni -- who has led CSK to four IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 -- continues to spread his charm with some sensational batting and superb glovework behind the stumps. When asked if his IPL team is ready to play without him, out-of-favour India batter and ex-CSK player Kedar Jadhav said that it is going to be his last season.

"Won't Get A Better Team Man...": Ravi Shastri All Praise For CSK Star

Senior batter Ajinkya Rahane, who has been sidelined by the national selectors for quite some time now, roared back to form for Chennai Super Kings after he smashed a fiery half-century against Mumbai Indians. It was followed by a quick 31-run knock off just 19 balls against Rajasthan Royals, where CSK faced a defeat by three runs on the last ball. Rahane has been making headlines due to his brilliant short selection and fiery batting performances. Recently, former India head coach Ravi Shastri praised the 34-year-old batter, reminiscing about his days of working with Rahane during India's 2-1 triumph over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2021.

Sanju Samson Registers 'Unwanted Record' With 2-Ball Duck Against Chennai Super Kings

Rajasthan Royals (RR) wicketkeeper-batter and skipper Sanju Samson created an unwanted record during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. During the match, he became the RR player with the most ducks in IPL history. After being castled by Ravindra Jadeja on his second ball for a duck, Samson registered his eighth duck for the franchise, the most by any player.

IPL 2023 - "He's My Favourite...": Salman Khan Reveals The Cricketer He Adores Most

The top names in Indian cricket have mostly been performing quite well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 so far. Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants hold the top two places in the league table while the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings are placed fifth in the table. On Wednesday, CSK lost narrowly to Rajasthan Royals despite Dhoni's last over heroics where he hit two sixes. But ultimately, CSK fell short by three runs. On Thursday, in a video posted on social media, superstar actor Salman Khan can be seen revealing the name his 'favourite cricketer.'

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Watch: 'Superman' Ajinkya Rahane's Fielding Effort Wows Fans In RCB vs CSK Clash in IPL 2023

IPL 2023: Why Was RCB Pacer Harshal Patel Not Allowed To Complete Last Over vs CSK - Explained

"There Will Never Be A Captain Like MS Dhoni": Sunil Gavaskar

"At A Loss For Words:" MS Dhoni Has A Special Meeting With Khushbu Sundar's Mother-in-Law. See Pics

Will MS Dhoni Retire After IPL 2023? Ex-CSK Teammate's Interesting Comment

"Won't Get A Better Team Man...": Ravi Shastri All Praise For CSK Star

Sanju Samson Registers 'Unwanted Record' With 2-Ball Duck Against Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2023 - "He's My Favourite...": Salman Khan Reveals The Cricketer He Adores Most