Mustafizur Rahman shines as Chennai Super Kings kick off their IPL 2024 journey with a convincing six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Twitter users share their reactions to Rahman's standout performance and CSK's successful start to the season.
In a thrilling start to IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings outshone Royal Challengers Bengaluru by securing a six-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Opting to bat first, RCB recovered to post a competitive 173 for six, with Skipper Faf du Plessis leading the charge before a middle-order collapse. However, Anuj Rawat's aggressive 48 off 25 balls, coupled with Dinesh Karthik's unbeaten 38 off 26, lent respectability to the total. Mustafizur Rahman starred for CSK, claiming four crucial wickets.
For his superb bowling display of 4⃣/2⃣9⃣, Mustafizur Rahman bagged the Player of the Match award as won the 2024 opener 👏 👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/4j6FaLF15Y pic.twitter.com/XIqaEuAM5G
In response, CSK chased down the target in 18.4 overs, with debutant Rachin Ravindra impressing with 37 off 15 balls. Contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (27 off 19), Shivam Dube (34 not out off 28), and Ravindra Jadeja (25 not out off 17) ensured CSK's victory. Twitter erupted with reactions as Mustafizur's stellar performance set the tone for CSK's triumphant campaign kickoff.
Here are some of the Twitter reaction:
Mustafizur Rahmans wins the Player of the match award for his 4 wickets spell against RCB!❤️🔥☝️ pic.twitter.com/g4T5S7b6CX
— Hustler (@HustlerCSK)18th March - Mustafizur Rahman was carried on the stretcher.
22nd March - Mustafizur Rahman picked 4 wickets in 10 balls for CSK. pic.twitter.com/LI45i5dofN
Mustafizur Rehman😭 pic.twitter.com/KwMH9kGkHW
— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx)Mustafizur Rehman ate batting line up of Rcb and left no crumbs pic.twitter.com/9YCaYtyc5A
— Stutii (@Sam0kayy)Mustafizur right now pic.twitter.com/0Td2C8G4xK
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)~Mustafizur Rahman won the Fantasy Player of the match award in his debut match for CSK💫🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/J65LUEnLB5
— Hustler (@HustlerCSK)Mustafizur Rahman, You're a Freaking GOAT💫🦁❤️🔥
Rachin Ravindra, the perfect Jaddu regen pic.twitter.com/kwGqlZdNuM
A LEGEND FROM BANGLADESH DOING IT IN CHEPAUK
MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN YOU AREN'T A HUMAN pic.twitter.com/FyCP19O1fv
Presenting you the fantasy player of the match: Mustafizur 🏅
Presenting you the man of the match: Mustafizur 🥇
For his 4/29 in 4 overs. A debut to remember for Fizz. 💛⚡️ pic.twitter.com/vH9LtFazid