[Watch] Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra's relay catch to dismiss Virat Kohli in IPL 2024 opener

Virat Kohli scored 21 runs off 20 balls in match 1 of the IPL 2024 between CSK and RCB.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fielders Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra produced a stunning moment during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) innings to dismiss star batter Virat Kohli during first match of the IPL 2024 on March 22. Both sides are facing each other at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The incident happened in 12th over of the innings when Mustafizur Rahman bowled a short delivery, which RCB opener Kohli hooked towards deep mid-wicket after shuffling across the stumps. The slower pace on the ball made it difficult for Kohli to time the hook shot and sent the ball over the ropes.

CSK fielder Rahane, running to his right, showed his reflexes and took a brilliant sliding catch, but momentum was taking him towards the rope. Rahane then threw the ball towards debutant Rachin, who was running towards the rope from the opposite direction.

Rachin then completed an easy catch, but it was checked by the TV umpire, who gave the favor in CSK favor and gave Kohli marching orders. The 35-year-old batter just managed to score 21 runs off just 20 balls.

Here is the video:

Brilliant relay catch 👌Timber strike 🎯Mustafizur Rahman is making merry & so are @ChennaiIPL 🙌Head to @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia to watch the match LIVEFollow the match ▶️ https://t.co/4j6FaLF15Y #TATAIPL | #CSKvRCB | @ChennaiIPL | @ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/0GKADcZleM

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2024

Kohli becomes first Indian batter to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket

During the game, Kohli became first ever Indian batter to achieve the historic mark of smashing 12,000 or more runs in T20 cricket. Kohli reached this historic feat while facing CSK’s Ravindra Jadeja in 7th over of the first innings, flicking a full ball behind the square on the leg side for a single. Kohli took 360 innings to reach the figure.

The next highest run-scorer in T20 cricket amongst Indian batters is Rohit Sharma with 11,156 runs in 426 matches, followed by Shikhar Dhawan (9645 runs)

The next best Indian player on the elite list is opener Rohit Sharma who has scored 11156 in 426 matches followed by veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan with 9645 runs in 329 matches.

Indian batters with most runs in T20 cricket:

1. Virat Kohli – 12015 runs

2. Rohit Sharma – 11,156 runs

3. Shikhar Dhawan – 9,645 runs

4. Suresh Raina – 5,654 runs

5. Robin Uthappa – 7,272 runs

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