Virat Kohli's fiery send-off to Rachin Ravindra goes viral in IPL opener| Watch Video

• Virat Kohli's aggressive send-off to Rachin Ravindra during CSK vs RCB match sparks viral video
• Rachin Ravindra impresses with a blistering 37 off 15 balls, contributing to CSK's victory
• Ravindra credits Ajinkya Rahane and Ruturaj Gaikwad for allowing him to play his natural game

During the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Virat Kohli's aggressive send-off to debutant Rachin Ravindra became a highlight of the match. Ravindra, opening the innings for CSK, showcased an impressive display of batting prowess, scoring 37 runs off 15 balls at a staggering strike rate of 246.67 before being dismissed by RCB spinner Karn Sharma at 71/2. In a viral video, Kohli can be seen gesturing Rachin Ravindra to leave the field while hurling expletives, reflecting the intense competition on the field.

Despite Ravindra's aggressive start, CSK faced setbacks as Ajinkya Rahane and Daryll Mitchell's dismissals put them in a challenging position. However, a resilient partnership between Shubham Dubey and Ravindra Jadeja guided CSK to victory, securing their title defense in style. Ravindra credited Rahane and CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for allowing him to play his natural game, emphasizing the team's cohesive performance. Rachin Ravindra, acquired by CSK for INR 1.5 crore at the IPL 2024 Auction, has quickly made his mark, particularly in the absence of Devon Conway, establishing a formidable opening combination with Gaikwad.

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