![IPL 2024: [Watch] Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra Reflect On CSK’s Win Against RCB](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rachin-Ravindra-and-Shivam-Dube.jpg "IPL 2024: [Watch] Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra Reflect On CSK’s Win Against RCB")
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kicked off the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a stunning win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra, who played crucial roles in the match, reflected on the win.
Chennai Super Kings chased down 174 runs with six wickets to spare as Shivam Dube slammed a boundary to take them home. The Chennai Super Kings batting order contributed well, with Rachin finishing as the leading scorer. He smashed 37 runs from just 15 deliveries, with three sixes and as many boundaries. He built good partnerships with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane to lay the platform for Chennai’s win.
Post the win, Rachin Ravindra spoke to Shivam Dube, opening up on his debut match for the Chennai Super Kings. He said in a video shared by the IPL,
“It was just nice to have a partnership with Rutu (Ruturaj Gaikwad). He has done this for a long period of time for Chennai, the calming presence he had. And being able to build a partnership with Jinks too was pretty cool in front of a full house.”
Me and Jadeja are still not out from the 2023 Finals: Shivam Dube
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube came in as an impact player for the franchise against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, March 22 in Chennai. He remained unbeaten on 34 runs, with four boundaries and a six. His partnership with Ravindra Jadeja of 66 runs powered Chennai Super Kings to a six-wicket win. Talking about his knock, Shivam Dube expressed,
“It was amazing. Me and Jadeja are still not out from 2023 (finals). Finishing the game for Chennai is always something else for me, that’s what I have learnt from Mahi bhai and that’s what I am trying to do in every game. Feels very good when you finish the game like this, and especially the first game of the IPL.”
“There was only one thing on my mind, watch the ball and play, because I know what I can do if I am there till the end,” he further added.
Earlier in the match, Mustafizur Rahman showcased his bowling brilliance. He took four wickets in the innings, conceding 29 runs at an economy rate of 7.2. He won the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance.
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