Ajinkya Rahane, on Saturday (April 8), finally made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The right-handed batsman was included in the playing eleven for the ongoing clash between CSK and Mumbai Indians at his home ground Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Ajinkya Rahane warmed the bench in the first two games as CSK played against Rising Pune Supergiant and Lucknow Super Giants. And he was expected to be out of the team for the clash against Mumbai Indians too. But with Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali not available for selection, it finally opened a slot for Ajinkya Rahane in the team.
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And the out-of-favor India batsman marked his comeback in the playing eleven in IPL in a stunning manner. He got going with a six off Jason Behrendorff in the third over before announcing his return by taking Arshad Khan to the cleaners in the 4th over.
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The Mumbai star welcomed the bowler with a six before smashing four consecutive fours. He then finished the over with a single to collect 23 runs off Khan’s first over.
Ajinkya Rahane smashes fastest fifty:
Ajinkya Rahane went on to make the most of the good start he got as he smashed the fastest fifty off the ongoing edition of the IPL. The right-hander reached the milestone in just 19 balls with the help of a four. The record was previously held by Jos Buttler and Shardul Thakur. Both the players had reached the milestone in 20 balls.
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Rahane was eventually dismissed for 61. His knock came off 27 balls and was studded with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Talking about the game, CSK were on 82 for 2 after 8 overs while chasing 158.
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