During the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), KL Rahul played a sensational innings. He blazed 83 runs off 53 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes, with a strike rate of 155. His dream of finishing the game himself was shattered courtesy of a sensational catch taken by Ravindra Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja stuns everyone with an incredible catch
On the very first ball of the 17th over of the LSG’s innings, Matheesha Pathirana bowled a good-length delivery to Rahul. He attempted a square-cut shot, but Jadeja, positioned at point, took a spectacular flying catch to dismiss the LSG skipper.
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You cannot do that Ravindra Jadeja! 🤐#LSGvCSK #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/3KjaacpDwH
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MS Dhoni’s cameo for Chennai Super Kings
After struggling in the batting department, CSK found themselves at 141/6 in 18 overs. MS Dhoni entered the crease at number 8 and played a destructive innings, scoring 28 runs in just 9 balls. He hit 3 fours and 2 massive sixes, at a strike rate of 312. This innings proved instrumental in helping CSK reach a total of 176/6 runs in 20 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants bounce back with convincing victory
After restricting CSK to 176/6 with some sensational bowling, LSG chased down the target with 6 balls to spare. They got off to a good start, putting on a 134-run partnership before losing their first wicket in the 15th over. Quinton de Kock (54) and captain Rahul (83) both smashed fifties for their team, with Rahul’s brilliant innings securing him the Man of the Match award. LSG chased down the target in 19 overs with 8 wickets in hand.