IPL 2023: VIDEO – Ajinkya Rahane’s acrobatic fielding effort wows fans in RCB vs CSK clash

The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) in IPL 2023, held on Monday, noticed a flurry of runs as batters from each groups took the stage. Amidst the run-fest, Ajinkya Rahane grabbed consideration along with his excellent save.

Rahane’s acrobatic effort on the penultimate ball of the ninth over saved 5 runs for CSK. Glenn Maxwell had hit the ball over long-off, which Rahane intervened and managed to flick again into the bottom.

RCB was chasing an enormous goal of 227, and it regarded like they could obtain it when Maxwell and Faf du Plessis have been on the crease. Nonetheless, each departed in fast succession, placing RCB’s hopes of victory in jeopardy. Maxwell scored 76 off 36 balls, whereas du Plessis added 62 off 33 balls, and the duo shared a 126-run partnership for the third wicket.

Earlier, CSK posted an enormous complete of 226 for six after being put in to bat first. Devon Conway was the highest scorer for CSK, smashing 83 runs off 45 deliveries. Conway and Rahane shared a 74-run partnership for the second wicket. Rahane made 37 off 20 balls. Conway later added 80 runs for the third wicket with Shivam Dube, who hit a quick-fire 52 off 27 balls with the assistance of 5 sixes and two fours.

General, the match was entertaining, with loads of runs scored, and Rahane’s unimaginable save was one of many highlights. CSK’s impressive batting display proved too much for RCB, and they emerged victorious by eight runs.

Right here’s the video:

Retains his eyes 👀 on the ball
Occasions his bounce to perfection ✅
Flicks the ball again earlier than crossing the boundary line 👌

Merely excellent from @ajinkyarahane88 👏 👏

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