IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB Match 1 Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points, match analysis, stats, and more

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continued their dominance over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they beat them by six wickets in the opening game of the IPL 2024 on Friday, March 22 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After opting to bat first, RCB posted a good score of 173/6 in their allotted 20 overs with valuable contributions from Faf du Plessis (35 off 23), Dinesh Karthik (38* off 26) and Anuj Rawat (48 off 25). In reply, CSK chased down the target in 18.4 overs as Shivam Dube (34* off 28) and Ravindra Jadeja (25* off 17) guided them home.

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Let's take a look at highlights from CSK vs RCB match of IPL 2024:

1. Mustafizur Rahman runs through RCB’s top order

After a solid start by RCB captain Faf du Plessis (35 off 23), CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad brought Mustafizur Rahman into the attack in the fifth over and the left-arm seamer didn’t disappoint. He first got rid of the dangerous du Plessis getting him caught at deep point. The Bangladesh seamer further sent Rajat Patidar (0 off 2), Virat Kohli (21 off 20) and Cameron Green (18 off 22) back into the pavilion and registered figures of 4/7 after the first two overs leaving RCB on 79/5 after 12 overs.

2. Dinesh Karthik and Anuj Rawat rescue RCB’s innings

After a terrific opening spell from Rahman, RCB were left reeling at 78/5 when Dinesh Karthik joined Anuj Rawat at the crease. The duo got set at the crease and later took on the bowlers and got involved in a massive partnership of 95 off 50 balls for the fifth wicket. Courtesy of their stand, RCB posted a good score of 173/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

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3. MS Dhoni completes his trademark last ball run-out

After getting nine runs off the first five balls in the last over, Dinesh Karthik failed to connect a wide yorker from Tushar Deshpande on the last ball. However, the RCB batter tried to run a bye to add a crucial run to their team’s total only to see their effort go in vain as Dhoni completed his trademark last over run out hitting the stumps without taking his gloves off.

Checkout some more highlights and Twitter reactions on CSK's first win of the season: