IPL 2024 LIVE CRICKET SCORE CSK vs RCB: Chennai Super Kings opened their IPL campaign with a fantastic win at season opener at Chennai’s iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. We saw great captaincy debut by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who said that he was not trying to fill in shoes of ‘Mahi Bhai.’ But there’s a reason why fans had those ‘Thala forever’ placards. That under-arm throw by Dhoni in the last over of the 1st innings was what cricket fans call ‘-‘vintage Dhoni’.
Chennai Super Kings looked comfortable as they chased the target of 174 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk Stadium. Cameron Green (2 wickets), Yash Dayal (1) and Karn Sharma (1) did help RCB to slow down the CSK batters a bit. However, with Ravindra Jadeja and Shiva Dube in full form, it was all yellow in Chennai. Rachin Ravindra and Gaikwad gave a good start and even successive fall of wickets didn’t deter the CSK onslaught.
Earlier in the evening, after winning the toss at IPL 17 opening match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf Du Plessis opted to bat first. While many have said that its always better to chase at Chepauk, Faf seemed to have some other plans. With blazing boundaries, it looked that the strategy was working. In no time, RCB reached the double-digit score. But defending champions Chennai Super Kings made a turnaround and bowlers Mustafizur and Deepak Chahar got three wickets – Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar and Glenn Maxwell!
From 78/5, Royal Challengers Bengaluru went 173/5 thanks to crucial sixth wicket partnership between Dinesh Karthik and Anuj Rawat. The 95 runs partnership came from just 57 balls. For CSK, Mustafizur Rahman took four key wickets. Meanwhile, Kohli became first player to surpass 12,000 runs in the history of IPL. However, in his first competitive game in over 60 days, Kohli managed just 21 runs off 20 balls.
Brilliance of Mustafizur Rahman
‘Fizz,’ as he is affectionately known in the cricketing world, wouldn’t have secured a spot in the starting eleven had Matheesha Pathirana been available for the ‘Yellow Brigade.’ Introduced during the Powerplay to halt a charging Faf du Plessis (35 off 23), Mustafizur adapted to the pitch’s pace, avoiding full deliveries and opting for lengths between 7-8 meters to generate ample bounce and secure a couple of dismissals.
Earlier in the evening, the MA Chidambaram Stadium witnessed an electrifying performance by Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Mohit Chauhan, Sonu Nigam and AR ‘Mozart of Madras’ Rahman.
This match shows how CSK can always manage to save Chepauk fortress. The last time RCB defeated CSK at Chepauk was in 2008! Since then, CSK has maintained its absolute dominance by winning seven matches on the trot! Just before the match, CSK handed out new caps to Mitchell, Ravindra, Mustafizur and the uncapped Rizvi.
Match EndedIndian Premier League, 2024
Chennai Super Kings
176/4 (18.4)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
173/6 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 1 )
Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets
Here are key moments of CSK vs RCB match 1:
Did you know that Ruturaj Gaikwad is the second Indian cricketer after Mahendra Singh Dhoni to win a T20I series in his very first assignment as skipper? Yup, you read it right. In Hangzhou Asian Game, Gaikwad led the India squad that won gold medal in the tournament
Yes, we all are sad with the sudden announcement by our Thala stepping down as CSK captain. But if one looks at the overall picture, this season is all about mega comebacks and making a mark. Think about Rishabh Pant’s deadly car crash. The young cricketer, who redefined batting style, will be making a comeback as Delhi Capitals’ skipper this year. Another player to watch out for is Virat Kohli, who is going to return to competitive cricket after a period of two month. Then we have Mitchell Starc, who will be back after a gap of 8 years. He last played in 2015. Add to this list is Shreyas Iyer, who will return as Kolkata Knight Riders captain. And finally, Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah. Excited much?
Chennai Super Kings‘ Head Coach Stephen Fleming is all praise for new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Fleming’s word gives a picture that Dhoni’s decision was not abrupt, and that Gaikwad was being groomed for the new role for quite some time now. “Behind the scenes Ruturaj and others have been on a captaincy grooming process looking forward to days like this and the opportunities come up but MS is the best judge and he felt the time was right,” Fleming said.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is likely to be a slow pitch. This may benefit CSK more than RCB. Since CSK has more bowling options whereas RCB is pre-dominantly a batting side.
Statistically speaking, RCB has never won against CSK in Chennai except for the first season of IPL back in 2008. Since then, CSK has maintained its home ground dominance. But in this post-Dhoni era, can RCB really break the Chennai jinx?
This year’s lineup boasts Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, singer Sonu Nigam, and musical maestro AR Rahman. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, just before the IPL 2024 opener between defending champions CSK and RCB. Adding to the excitement, DJ Axwell, a member of the Swedish House Mafia, will dazzle the crowd before the kickoff of the first match.
Are you ready? Ahead of the biggest carnival of the T20 cricket, fans are excited for the glittering opening ceremony of IPL 17. From Akshay Kumar to AR Rahman, this is going to be the ultimate showstopper!
Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru today. The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of CSK shared a practice session clip ahead of the match.
LEFT NO CRUMBS! 🤯🔥#CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/myZyZqsfOf
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024
We've always valued our 12th Man Army's inputs 🫵
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 22, 2024
Here are some of them giving their top picks for our Playing XI tonight, on @bigbasket_com presents 12th Man TV. 📜#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/oPYcRQfwRv
Giving a major glimpse, the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Royal Challengers Bengaluru shared a clip of team practice at Chepauk Stadium.
https://x.com/RcbianOfficial/status/1771083270102589651
The live broadcast of the IPL opening match between CSK vs RCB will be live broadcasted on Star Sports Channels. The live streaming of the match will be available on the Jio Cinema app and its website.
Talking about new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad , CSK head coach Stephen Fleming stated that the decision was taken with an eye on the future.
“It was MS Dhoni‘s decision with a lot of consideration and one view to the future on the back of a good season last year. The timing was good. Behind the scenes, Ruturaj and others have been on a, say, a captaincy-grooming process, looking forward to days like this and the opportunities come up, but MS is the best judge and he felt the time was right,” Fleming said in the pre-match presser.
The newly appointed Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad shares his views on his opportunity.
Have a look:
.@ChennaiIPL fans, meet your new Captain! 😎
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024
The newly appointed #CSK skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, shares what this new opportunity means to him 💛 – By @RajalArora#TATAIPL | #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/PS1qfGH2n9
42-year-old Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) is all set to return to action after nearly a year, having undergone knee surgery following last year’s IPL season. Meanwhile, CSK’s designated spin-hitter Shivam Dube is also fit after missing the Ranji Trophy knockouts with injury.
For RCB, star batter Virat Kohli will also return to centre stage after a two-month break. He has played only two T20 games – against Afghanistan in January – since the previous IPL and this season will act as his runway to the 2024 T20 World Cup in June.
The IPL 2024 opener will be played on the central wicket at Chepauk, which traditionally is a spin-friendly one. The stadium has hosted 76 IPL matches so far and the team batting first has won 46 of them, which is more than 60 percent of the matches. This clearly shows the toss-winning team will have the upper hand.
Meanwhile, the MeT department has predicted clear skies in Chennai today with maximum temperatures ranging between 31 and 30 degrees Celsius.
Read More: IPL 2024 CSK VS RCB Match Preview: Big Guns Dhoni and Kohli to ignite stage in thrilling opener
The first match of IPL 2024 season between RCB vs CSK will start only after the Opening Ceremony is over. The OC will start at 6.30 pm IST which would be over in an hour. The match is scheduled to start at 8 pm IST.
RCB’s official twitter handle posted a ‘preview’ of the game day. The first IPL match of 2024 season is to be held between RCB and CSK.
Game Day, RCB v CSK, Preview: It’s a blockbuster opening to this new chapter in the RCB heritage. Coach, Captain and his Comrades are geared up, and keen to begin the season Bold! 💪
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 22, 2024
Watch the preview on @bigbasket_com presents Game Day. Download the Big Basket App for more…… pic.twitter.com/gntW9kHz2n
Ahead of the first IPL match today in Chennai, CSK posted a video from the ground today with the caption “Equally alike!”
Equally Alike!🫂💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2024
This Bond though! 🦁🤝🦁#WhistlePodu #CSKvRCB #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/RrJqNuG0jh
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway/Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande/ Shardul Thakur
RCB: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Suyyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj
The IPL 2024 inauguration will feature renowned Bollywood figures like Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff showcasing their dance prowess and possibly even demonstrating some daring stunts. Musical icons AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam will also grace the event, ensuring the audience sways to their melodious tunes.
IPL 2024 season is all set to begin today! Chennai Super Kings will play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who is set to make his comeback to competitive cricket with Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a two-month hiatus. Having played just two T20 matches against Afghanistan in January since the last IPL season, this upcoming IPL serves as his preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. In those two innings against Afghanistan, Kohli exhibited an unusually aggressive approach early on. The question now arises: will he maintain the same batting style today?