IPL 2024: 3 landmarks that were reached in CSK's superb 7-wicket win vs KKR in Match 22
In the 22nd match of IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, April 8.
KKR, who were unbeaten this season before the game, were asked to bat first. However, their innings didn't go as planned. CSK bowlers, led by Ravindra Jadeja (3/18), restricted the visitors to a below-par total of 137/9.
In reply, CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a solid foundation. While Rachin Ravindra fell early, Gaikwad remained unbeaten for a well-composed 67. Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube chipped in with a crucial 20s, ensuring Chennai chased down the target comfortably with 14 balls to spare.
It was KKR's first defeat of the season while CSK are back on track after facing a couple of setbacks in their previous matches.
With the match now in history books, here are three important milestones that were reached during the CSK vs. KKR encounter.
#3 First player with 1000+ runs, 100+ wickets and 100+ catches in IPL history
A true definition of an all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja achieved a fantastic record when he took two catches against KKR on Monday. Before the match, he had 98 IPL catches to his name.
However, his two catches have not only made him the fifth outfield player to complete 100 grabs but also made him the first-ever individual to do a triple of 1000+ runs, 100+ wickets, and 100 catches.
In his illustrious IPL career of 231 matches, Jadeja has mustered 2,776 runs and has taken 156 wickets.
#2 Most times remaining not out in successful IPL chases
After batting as low as number eight in the last few matches, MS Dhoni shocked everyone by coming out to bat at No. 5 on Monday. Although CSK needed only three runs off the last three overs, fans went berserk watching Dhoni come out to bat.
Unsurprisingly, Dhoni saw Gaikwad getting the job done. With this, the former CSK captain remained unbeaten 28th time in successful run-chases in IPL. This is the most by any player, surpassing his teammate Ravindra Jadeja on the list, who did this on 27 occasions.
#1 Joint-most POTM award for CSK in IP
Ravindra Jadeja bowled a match-altering over when he sent back both Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi in a space of four balls.
In his very next over, the left-arm spinner bagged another one, this time dismissing Venkatesh Iyer.
Due to his bowling heroics, Jadeja was adjudged the Player of the Match award. It was his 15th occasion of winning the POTM honors for CSK in IPL.
The star all-rounder has now joined MS Dhoni on the list of players with the most POTM award for the franchise in the IPL.