Sports Desk
22 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings secured a triumphant start to the IPL 2024 season. Led by their new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai emerged victorious against Royal Challengers Bangalore, clinching a sensational win by 6 wickets at their home ground.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Royal Challengers Bangalore set a target of 173 runs. Despite a shaky start, with five players dismissed for just 77 runs, Anuj Rawat and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik’s resilient partnership propelled Bangalore to a respectable total of 173/6.
In response, Chennai initially faced some challenges but ultimately showcased their class. Chasing down the target with determination, they reached 176/4 with 8 balls to spare, securing a convincing victory. This triumph marks Chennai’s continued dominance in the league as they extend their winning streak, setting a high standard for their competitors early in the season.
The match witnessed remarkable performances from both teams, igniting the excitement of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. With Chennai’s stellar display of skill and strategy under Gaikwad’s leadership, fans eagerly anticipate what the rest of the IPL season has in store.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Faf du Plessis*, Virat Kohli, RM Patidar,
GJ Maxwell, C Green, KD Karthik ,
Anuj Rawat, KV Sharma, AS Joseph,
MJ Dagar, Mohammad Siraj
Impact Player: Yash Dayal
Chennai Super Kings:
Rituraj Gaekwad*, R Ravindra, A.Rahane, DJ Mitchell, RA Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi,
MS Dhoni , DL Chahar, M Theekshana,
TU Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman.