CSK v RCB: Steal purchase in public sale, Rachin Ravindra proves his price on IPL debut

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra had an Indian Premier League to recollect as defending champions Chennai Tremendous Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets on the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Former India captain Anil Kumble has heaped reward on the CSK debutant for his quick-fire 37 and sensible efficiency within the discipline within the opening match of IPL 2024. The New Zealand all-rounder was roped in by CSK on the IPL 2024 mini-auction following a terrific show on the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India.

Chatting with JioCinema after CSK’s win, Kumble mentioned he was stunned that the five-time IPL champions have been in a position to signal Rachin for such a low worth on the IPL 2024 mini-action. The Chennai-based franchise secured the companies of Rachin for Rs 1.80 crore on the mini-auction held in Dubai in December 2023. He performed a vital function on his IPL debut as CSK beat RCB on the Chepauk Stadium for the eighth successive time.

“He carried out very effectively within the World Cup, not simply with the bat and ball however within the discipline as effectively. So I used to be stunned that he went for a really low worth to CSK. Usually, you have got the New Zealand gamers obtainable for the IPL. He is had a implausible debut,” mentioned Kumble.

He went on to say that it’s not straightforward to switch a batter like Devon Conway on the prime of the batting-order, whereas lauding Rachin for play each tempo and spin effectively. Rachin smashed three boundaries and as many sixes in his 15-ball 37 on the Chepauk, whereas selecting the catches of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli.

“It is not straightforward to come back in and take Devon Conway on the prime of the batting order. He got here in and performed his pictures brilliantly, not simply in opposition to the fast-bowlers, he was good in opposition to spin too. And that is one thing to need to do as a batter, particularly taking part in on the Cheapuk,” Kumble added.

CSK vs RCB: AS IT HAPPENED

RCB posted 173 for six on the scoreboard within the first innings on the again of an excellent partnership between Dinesh Karthik and Anuj Rawat following a batting collapse early of their innings. Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman registered his greatest figures within the match, claiming a four-wicket haul.

CSK chased down the goal with ease on the again of stable batting shows from all their batters. Affect substitute, Shivam Dube scored an unbeaten 34 whereas Rachin top-scorer with a quick-fire 37 as CSK chased down the 174-run goal with 6 wickets and eight balls remaining.