[Watch] Ajinkya Rahane Carelessly Throws His Wicket Away As He Holds Out To Warner

Ajinkya Rahane (AP News)

In a crucial moment during the ongoing IPL match between DC and CSK in Vizag, Ajinkya Rahane, who seemed to be finding his groove, succumbed to the pressure of maintaining the required run rate. The dismissal came in the 13.3rd over bowled by Mukesh Kumar, who managed to deceive Rahane with a cleverly disguised off-cutter.

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As Rahane attempted to propel the ball over the long-on boundary, he mistimed the shot, sending the ball high into the air. Warner, stationed at the boundary, demonstrated his safe hands by grasping the catch, thus ending Rahane's innings just five runs short of his fifty. Mukesh Kumar's variation in pace proved to be the undoing of Rahane, showcasing the importance of bowling tactics in the game of cricket.

Following Rahane's departure, the pressure mounted on the DC team, with Shivam Dube and Sameer Rizvi stepping up to the crease. However, the momentum seemed to be in favor of DC, as Mukesh Kumar continued his onslaught, claiming two wickets in successive deliveries. Rizvi, in particular, fell victim to a well-judged catch by Khaleel Ahmed at short third, leaving DC reeling.

As the match progressed, it became evident that the outcome hung in the balance. With the fate of both teams teetered on the edge, CSK is at 115/5.

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