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[Watch] Gaikwad Wins 'The Battle Of Captains' As His Slick Catch Sends KL Rahul Packing

Mustafizur Rahman Strikes [AP]Mustafizur Rahman Strikes [AP]

KL Rahul, the talismanic opener for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), found himself at the center of attention in a crucial IPL 2024 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. 

With CSK setting a formidable target of 210 runs, the pressure was on LSG's top order to deliver, and Rahul's role was pivotal in spearheading their chase.

Having showcased his ability to accelerate innings during the powerplay, Rahul entered the crease with expectations riding high. 

In the previous matches, his strike rates had soared, reflecting his capability to dominate the bowlers from the outset. However, as fate would have it, his innings came to an abrupt halt in the 5th over of the match when Mustafizur Rahman intervened with a cunning delivery.

Watch -  KL Rahul Departs 


Despite Rahul's efforts to anchor the innings alongside Marcus Stoinis, Rahman's strategic bowling proved to be the undoing for the LSG skipper scoring 16 runs.

Attempting to seize the initiative with a boundary, Rahul's shot found its way straight into the hands of Ruturaj Gaikwad at extra cover, leaving the LSG dugout in dismay.

Credit must be accorded to CSK's shrewd captaincy, with Gaikwad's tactical move to introduce Rahman paying dividends. The precision in Rahman's execution and CSK's field placements combined to orchestrate Rahul's departure, tilting the scales in favour of the home team.

At the time of writing, LSG at 51 for 2 in 7 overs.