Gujarat Titans (GT) star wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha once again showcased his exceptional skills behind the stumps in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Saha’s brilliance was evident as he dismissed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
For those unfamiliar, Saha displayed quick reflexes to dismiss the dangerous Ravindra, who scored 46 runs off 20 balls at a striking rate of 230, including three sixes and as many boundaries. The New Zealand batter provided a sensational start to the Super Kings innings.
The dismissal occurred in the sixth over of the CSK innings. Rashid Khan delivered a quicker ball on the leg stump that brushed Ravindra’s pads and reached the wicketkeeper. The left-hander was found out of his crease, and Wriddhiman Saha swiftly gathered the ball to dislodge the bails at the opportune moment. Consequently, Rachin Ravindra was denied his well-earned half-century.
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Rachin Ravindra's entertaining knock comes to an end!@rashidkhan_19 with the crucial breakthrough and @Wriddhipops with a fine stumping for @gujarat_titans 💙#CSK 69/1 at the end of powerplay.
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Ravindra shared a 62-run partnership with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for the opening stand. The 24-year-old had previously smashed 37 runs off 15 balls, which included three sixes and as many boundaries, during his IPL debut against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The Super Kings emerged victory in that match by six wickets.
GT captain Shubman Gill elected to bowl against CSK in the IPL 2024 clash
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill elected to bowl against Chennai Super Kings in Tuesday’s IPL clash. This decision followed CSK’s victory over RCB while chasing in the previous game at the same venue. Currently, CSK stands at 92/1 after nine overs, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane batting.
In the match, GT retained the same playing XI after their six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana returned to the Chennai-based franchise after recovering from an injury. In the IPL 2023 final, the two teams faced off, with CSK led by MS Dhoni emerging victorious by five wickets through the DLS method to claim their fifth IPL trophy.
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