CSK vs KKR: Ajinkya Rahane, Devon Conway’s Blitz help Chennai record highest total at Eden Gardens
IPL 2023 CSK vs KKR: Chennai Super Kings have set a target of 236 runs vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 33 of IPL 2023, on Sunday. Courtesy of half-centuries from Ajinkya Rahane, Devon Conway and Shivam Dube, CSK reached 235/4 in 20 overs, the highest total at at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Rahane clobbered an unbeaten knock of 71 runs off 29 balls, packed with six fours and five sixes. Meanwhile, Conway hammered 56 runs off 40 deliveries, including four fours and three maximums. Dube was also in hot form and clattered 50 runs off 21 balls, drilling two fours and five maximums. For CSK’s bowling department, Kulwant Khejroliya took two wickets, Suyash Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy grabbed a dismissal each.
IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane scores a sensational 71* off 29 in CSK vs KKR
Ajinkay Rahane’s comeback is complete! The Chennai Super Kings batter thrilled the Eden Gardens crowd with a 29-ball 71 as he sent the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers on a leather hunt in a high-scoring encounter. Rahane was in imperious form as he hit 5 sixes and 6 boundaries as Chennai Super Kings posted their third-highest total in the history of the tournament – 235.
Ajinkya Rahane came out with only one intention after a 73-run opening partnership between Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The senior pro went after the spinners and pacers, alike, putting on a terrific show of batting. Rahane was silky as usual but there were a couple of shots that grabbed the attention of fans watching from all over the world.
Ajinkya Rahane’s ‘Impressive transformation’ in IPL 2023
Rahane has a stunning strike rate if 199.04 after five knocks for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023. Batting at No 3 for CSK this season, Rahane got a chance to play when Moeen Ali fell ill ahead of the clash against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede. From a 27-ball 61 that day, it was evident Rahane was in good touch. And the half century in Kolkata was even more jaw-dropping as he brought out the classic shots he is known for, plus some fancy ramp and scoop shots too.
One of the notable changes in Rahane’s approach has been how quick he has been to get off the gates. In the first 10 balls, he is striking at more than 160.00.
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