Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Sameer Rizvi made an impactful Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in opposition to Gujarat Titans (GT) on Tuesday and he talked concerning the recommendation he acquired from the franchise’s poster boy and legendary former skipper MS Dhoni forward of his first look on the main degree. The fortress at Chepauk stood untouched because the Chennai Super Kings registered a complete 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Monday within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

During this match, Rizvi, purchased by CSK for Rs 8.4 crores within the IPL public sale held final 12 months, got here within the nineteenth over and took among the finest T20 bowlers of the world, Rashid Khan, to the cleaners with an enormous six on the very first ball he confronted in his IPL profession. He would go on to hit him for yet another six earlier than perishing for a brief, however a beneficial cameo of 14 in six balls. Despite the quantity of runs being not so huge, Rizvi’s big-hitting and constructive intent whereas dealing with a world-class bowler stood out. Many lauded the truth that he didn’t sweat in any respect in launching Rashid for these two sixes.

In a video posted by the IPL’s official X deal with, Rizvi stated that he was decided to launch any ball coming into his radar, into the skies.

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“The way the situation was in the 19th over when I was sent, I was going to hit it big if a delivery was on my radar. The very first ball was in my area and I smashed it for a six,” stated Rizvi, who shot to fame together with his performances within the UPT20 League final 12 months.

He scored 455 runs in 10 matches at a median of over 50, with two tons and a fifty. His runs got here at a strike fee of over 188. In 11 T20s for UP, he has scored 295 runs at a median of 49.16 and an SR of over 134, with two fifties.

Earlier in February, he smashed a triple century in the course of the Colonel CK Nayadu Trophy quarterfinals in opposition to Saurashtra, Rizvi smashed 312 runs in 266 balls. His knocks had 33 fours and 12 sixes. His runs got here at a strike fee of 117.29.

Rizvi stated that he was completely satisfied to be picked up by the Yellow franchise because it was his life-long dream to satisfy Dhoni.

“When auction happened, CSK picked me up, I was happy because meeting MS Dhoni was a dream, let alone playing with him. It has been fulfilled. I got to learn a lot from him and the staff. I am trying to learn as much as possible and do well,” stated the batter.

Recalling Dhoni’s recommendation, Rizvi stated that India’s World Cup-winning skipper requested him to play his pure recreation.

“MSD has told me to play the way I do, telling me that the game is the same, the skill is the same, but the mindset is different. He has asked me not to feel pressure and to play as per the situation. He told me to take care of my nerves in the first match in front of a huge crowd,” stated Rizvi.

On his jersey quantity, Rizvi stated that he initially wore quantity seven however needed to accept primary as his favorite quantity was already in use by none aside from Dhoni.

“My jersey number is seven. That belongs to bhaiya (Dhoni). Hence, I could not get it. So I got jersey number one. In this team, everyone loves and supports each other. I was playing IPL for the first time and everyone cheered for me with all their hearts. Whenever I want to ask something, I ask my fellow players. I ask them about the mindset of batting. I want to learn these things,” he concluded.

Coming into the match, GT put CSK to bat first. Fiery knocks from Rachin Ravindra (46 in 20 balls, with six fours and three sixes), skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (46 in 36 balls, with 5 fours and a six) and Dube (51 in 23 balls, with two fours and 5 sixes) took CSK to 206/6 in 20 overs.

Rashid Khan (2/49) and Spencer Johnson (1/35) have been among the many picks of the bowlers for GT.

In the run-chase, GT saved shedding wickets at common intervals. Sai Sudharsan (37 in 31 balls, with three fours), Wriddhiman Saha (21 in 17 balls, with 4 boundaries) and David Miller (21 in 16 balls, with three fours) tried to place up a combat, however it was simply not sufficient. GT was restricted to 143/8 and misplaced by 63 runs.

Tushar Deshpande (2/21), Deepak Chahar (2/28) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/30) have been the highest bowlers for CSK.

Dube took dwelling the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

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