Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continued their winning momentum by registering a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ‘El Clasico’ clash at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, April 8.
CSK skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl first, with both teams announcing key absentees. While CSK was without the services of star English all-rounders Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes, MI missed the presence of their pace spearhead Jofra Archer.
Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for CSK with a three-wicket haul that played a crucial role in restricting MI to a paltry total of 157-8. MI opener Ishan Kishan was the top-scorer with 32 runs, but none of the other batsmen could make significant contributions. The CSK bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings and never let the MI batsmen settle.
In reply, CSK got off to a flying start, thanks to their debutant Ajinkya Rahane, who scored a quick-fire half-century off just 19 balls. His innings provided a solid foundation for CSK to chase down the target with ease. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu also chipped in with valuable contributions, as CSK chased down the target with seven wickets in hand.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Great tabadtod stuff by @ajinkyarahane88 . Innings of this IPL so far.
Rahane not giving any bahane to not have him in the team. Rompa cūppar stuff….. #CSKvMI pic.twitter.com/Y7leuVuPId— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 8, 2023
I’ve always loved Ajinkya Rahane’s batting. He’s star quality!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 8, 2023
Wow, Rahane was hitting it as sweetly as anyone has in the #TATAIPL2023. Always makes batting look pleasant.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 8, 2023
Rahane is a test player, cannot play T20s
Meanwhile Rahane : pic.twitter.com/RU3HIvzREj
— Anurag Dwivedi 🏏 (@AnuragxCricket) April 8, 2023
Todfod ft. Rahane! 💥#MIvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛@ajinkyarahane88
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 8, 2023
Ajinkya Rahane 💥 #IPL2023 #MIvCSK #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/GC9a4IHJKy
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 8, 2023
Well played Ajinkya Rahane ❤️
You have made many critics eat their own words with a pure masterpiece filled with sublime batting. pic.twitter.com/bNEWCxsTLq
— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) April 8, 2023
Vintage Ajinkya Rahane is Back ! Pure Class pic.twitter.com/3bZjIgJ98z
— Roвιɴ Roвerт (@PeaceBrwVJ) April 8, 2023
Ruturaj on non-strikers end watching Rahane bat 😂#CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/82NG4Ck6l2
— Deepu 🌶️ (@KuthaRamp) April 8, 2023
Ruturaj Gaikwad applauds the Ajinkya Rahane masterclass. pic.twitter.com/4iBIrYcILQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 8, 2023
Fastest fifty of IPL 2023 by Ajinkya Rahane pic.twitter.com/afFPztqIFU
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) April 8, 2023
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