IPL 2024: Most runs, most wickets after match 1 CSK vs RCB

CSK won first match of the IPL 2024 against RCB by six wickets.

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crushed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in match 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in Chennai on March 22.

Opting to bat first, RCB posted 173/6 with late blow from middle-order batters Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik. The duo added 95 runs during their partnership.

Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman produced a match-winning spell to dismantle RCB’s batting order with his four-wicket haul in the blockbuster Southern Debry at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

The young batter Rawat smashed 48 runs off 25 balls while wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik smashed 38* runs off 26 balls. CSK debutant Mustafizur claimed wickets of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green which dented RCB to post big total.

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In the chase, defending champions CSK started on a positive note, with both Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra scoring boundaries easily. However, RCB left-arm pacer Yash Dayal took the wicket of CSK’s new captain Gaikwad for 15 runs.

On his IPL debut, Rachin showcased his talent as he smashed 37 runs off just 15 balls and provided a good start for the home side. Rahane also added 27 runs to the scorecard. The match finished with Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten knocks of 34 and 25 runs, respectively.

IPL 2024: Most runs (Orange Cap)

RCB star batter Anuj Rawat leads the tally of most runs after first match of the IPL with 48 runs to his name. Finesh Karthik is at second spot with 38 runs. CSK debutant Rachin Ravindra is at third spot with 37 runs to his name. RCB captain sits at fourth spot with 35 runs and at fifth spot comes CSK batter Shivam Dube with 34 runs in the first match.

Top 5 leading run-scorers in the IPL 2024:

1. Anuj Rawat (RCB) – 48 runs

2. Dinesh Karthik (RCB) – 38 runs

3. Rachin Ravindra (CSK) – 37 runs

4. Faf du Plessis (RCB) – 35 runs

5. Shivam Dube (CSK) – 34 runs

IPL 2024: Most wickets (Purple Cap)

CSK left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman leads top five wicket-takers tally of the IPL 2024 after first match with four scalps to his name. RCB all-rounder is at second spot with two wickets. RCB’s Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal and CSK’s Deepak Chahar find themselves at third, fourth and fifth spot with one scalp each following first match of the season.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in the IPL 2024:

1. Mustafizur Rahman (CSK) – 4 wickets

2. Cameron Green (RCB) – 2 wickets

3. Karan Sharma (RCB) – 1 wicket

4. Yash Dayal (RCB) – 1 wicket

5. Deepak Chahar (CSK) – 1 wicket

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