Vijay Shankar - (Source : @ScreenGrab)
In the ongoing match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Stadium, Vijay Shankar, who is standing in his first match of IPL 2025, is breathing fire as he took a sensational catch to stun Wanindu Hasaranga.
On the 1st ball of the 15th over, Hasaranga looked to whack Ravindra Jadeja but mistimed the shot. Meanwhile, Vijay Shankar put in a dive and took a brilliant catch. It made Ravindra Jadeja proud and he also expressed the same to Shankar. Watch the dismissal.
Vijay Shankar Brought In As Deepak Hooda's Replacement
CSK have had a miserable season so far and despite a win in the opening match against Mumbai Indians, the Men in Yellow have looked a pale version of their past seasons. Further, they faced embarrassment against RCB, which forced them to replace Deepak Hooda in the team with Vijay.
Further, Vijay has been dominant in the field, but was not given the ball. However, it is to be seen how will he perform in the 2nd innings with the bat.
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