Head-to-Head: KL Rahul vs MS Dhoni, IPL 2024 stats:
On April 19 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 unfolded. In an electrifying face-off, KL Rahul's led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vanquished Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with six balls to spare, winning by eight wickets.
Lucknow not only claimed a stellar win but also lived up to their tagline 'We will win with respect,' as Chennai's bowlers desperately sought wickets to no avail throughout the match. KL Rahul played a captain's knock, smashing 82 runs off just 53 balls, while effortlessly seizing two wickets behind the stumps. In a record-breaking spree, Rahul even overtook 'Thala' MS Dhoni.
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Under Rahul's leadership, Lucknow seized numerous personal and collective records. This marked their fourth victory in seven matches, while it was the third loss for Chennai in the same number of games.
In the clash, Chennai initially set a target, scoring 176/6, thanks to Ravindra Jadeja's top-scoring 57 runs. Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali also made substantial contributions with 36 and 30 runs, respectively. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni's quickfire 28 not-out off 9 balls – including three boundaries and two sixes – was a treat to watch. Krunal Pandya emerged as Lucknow's top bowler, claiming three wickets, while Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, and Yash Thakur each grabbed one.
During the chase, Lucknow did not give Chennai's bowlers a moment of respite. Rahul and Quinton de Kock's 134-run partnership over 15 overs completely tipped the scales in Lucknow's favor. Rahul's scintillating 82 included nine fours and three sixes, while de Kock contributed a gritty 54 off 43 balls. Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis remained unbeaten on 23 and 8 runs, respectively, sealing the victory.
We take a closer look at the records and milestones achieved by Lucknow's team and KL Rahul during this match. Let's delve in:
Best run-chase in IPL by Lucknow Supergiants when set a target
Top-scoring wicketkeeper-batsmen surpassing 50+ runs in IPL – KL Rahul leads, surpassing MS Dhoni
Opening partnerships against Chennai Super Kings – Lucknow reaches a commanding 134 in 15 overs
Largest opening partnerships in IPL against CSK highlighted by Rahul and de Kock
Most successful run chases for LSG in IPL history
