CSK’s resounding 63-run victory serves as a warning shot to the rest of the league.
From the first ball, CSK’s attacking mindset was evident. Rachin Ravindra, fresh off a fiery debut against RCB, blasted a quickfire 46 off just 20 deliveries. Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite an early lifeline, kept the scoreboard ticking.
Ravindra’s dismissal brought no respite for GT, as a rampaging Shivam Dube launched an onslaught, reaching his half-century in a mere 20 balls. Even debutant Sameer Rizvi joined the fireworks, making IPL history with a six off his first-ever delivery.
Facing a mammoth 207-run chase, GT skipper Shubman Gill started strong, but CSK’s Deepak Chahar struck early, removing Gill LBW. GT’s resistance crumbled as wickets fell consistently.
Sai Sudharsan battled with a 37, but GT never found their footing. CSK’s bowling attack was relentless, with Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, and Mustafizur Rahman all playing crucial roles in stifling the GT chase.
