Gaikwad’s captaincy drew praise from spectators and analysts alike for steering the team to a successful start in the tournament. However, during the match, attention was diverted towards former captain MS Dhoni, who was seen actively setting the field, with the camera frequently focusing on him.
In a light-hearted moment during the commentary, former cricketer Virender Sehwag, providing Haryanvi commentary for Jio Cinema, humorously remarked, “Bhai Ruturaj ka bhi chehra dikha do ek do baar, vo bhi captain hai. Sirf Dhoni ka hi chehra dikha raha hai (Brother, please show Rituraj’s face as well (in camera), he is the captain. The cameraman is showing only Dhoni’s face).”
Despite the focus on Dhoni, it was Gaikwad’s leadership that guided CSK to victory, with pacer Mustafizur Rahman claiming the first four-wicket haul of IPL 2024. Mustafizur’s stellar performance played a crucial role as CSK chased down the target set by RCB with eight balls to spare at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
This victory marked CSK’s eighth successive win over RCB at the Chepauk Stadium, further solidifying their dominance over their rivals at this venue. RCB’s last victory against CSK at the Chepauk Stadium dates back over a decade.
With a promising start to their campaign under Gaikwad’s captaincy and contributions from key players like Mustafizur Rahman, CSK aim to continue their winning momentum throughout the IPL 2024 season.
(With inputs from IANS)
