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IPL 2024: Mustafizur Rahman Sets Record with Best-Ever Bowling Figures in CSK Debut Against RCB

Mustafizur Rahman made the most unforgettable possible introduction to the “Anbuden” Chennai supporters today when, in the Chennai Super Kings’ opening IPL 2024 encounter against rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Bangladeshi bowler amassed a hefty four-for. Chennai seemed to be scoring runs at an alarming rate, all because of one imposing RCB captain, Faf du Plessis. After taking on bowlers from CSK like Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, and Maheesha Theekshana, du Plessis raced to 35 off just 23 balls, punishing them with many boundaries.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad sent Rahman into the attack, and he scored a run for the home team right away. Rahman dispatched the explosive du Plessis with a slower-moving tempter that enticed the captain to swing his bat and nick the toe-end of his bat in order to fly the ball and give Rachin Ravindra an easy catch at deep backward point. Rajat Patidar, who foolishly attempted to swipe away at a length delivery only to nick it to the ever-present MS Dhoni behind the stumps for an easy catch, was scalped by Mustafizur in his subsequent over for his unwavering discipline and line.

Since Mustafizur was removed from the game for a bit, the RCB innings were able to stabilize and stop the bleeding thanks to players like new signing Cameron Green and seasoned player Virat Kohli. However, he struck once more as soon as he returned. Threatening du Plessis and Rajat Patidar beforehand, Mustafizur Rahman bowled one back of the length, angling away from the seasoned hitter. Kohli was left in dismay when Rahane, the guy at the mid-wicket boundary ropes, rushed towards the square-leg area, took the catch, and safely handed the ball to an arriving Rachin Ravindra before tumbling onto the ropes.

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After Cameron Green attempted to take a length delivery on the backfoot but misjudged the ball angling back in and it crashed onto the stumps, Mustafizur’s scorching spell continued to spell more trouble instantly. Green was then dismissed in the second delivery that followed Kohli’s departure, leaving RCB at a precarious 78/5.

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