The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings are off to a great start in the 2024 Indian Premier League season. They defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore at home to kick off their campaign in the tournament. They will play against the mighty Gujarat Titans in their second match of the season. Titans defeated the Mumbai Indians in their opening match of the tournament.
The Chennai Super Kings batting unit came together in the first match to chase down 174 runs. Mustafizur Rahman led their bowling attack taking four wickets in the match. However, they need to work on their death bowling. Meanwhile, Mohit Sharma was the star with the ball for the Gujarat Titans. He took two crucial wickets to bring his team back in the match. Sai Sudharsan, who won the Player of the Match award scored 45 runs, batting first.
In this article, we take a look at the records and milestones to look forward to in Match 7 of IPL 2024 as the Chennai Super Kings take on the Gujarat Titans.
Records and Milestones to look forward to in Match 7 of IPL 2024
100 sixes in IPL
Veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has rediscovered his T20 game after joining the Chennai Super Kings. He has looked positive and is ready to take on the bowlers. Rahane will be eying the 100 sixes landmark in the upcoming game. He is just two sixes away from achieving the milestone.
150 wickets in T20 cricket
Chennai Super Kings spinner Maheesh Theekshana couldn’t play a major role in the opening match of the tournament. He will be keen to make an impact in the upcoming match. Theekshana needs two wickets to complete 150 wickets in T20 cricket.
Another cricketer who will be eyeing this milestone is Gujarat Titans bowler Joshua Little. The pacer has 145 wickets and needs five more to reach the 150 wickets landmark in the T20 format.
100 catches in IPL
Ravindra Jadeja has been an asset for the Chennai Super Kings. He contributes in all three capacities for the franchise. While Jadeja will be looking to take crucial wickets and make valuable contributions with the bat, he needs three catches to complete 100 catches in the Indian Premier League. He will become the only fourth cricketer to achieve the feat.
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