IPL 2024 | Twitter and CSK dugout erupts in joy as Sameer Rizvi makes blockbuster entry with a six off Rashid
It's always remarkable when a young batter makes a big impact, but it's even more memorable when they start with a bang by hitting a first-ball six against a top-notch bowler. CSK's Sameer Rizvi did the same when he launched a massive six off Gujarat Titans' world-beater Rashid Khan.
Chennai Super Kings got off to a flying start thanks to a strong opening partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad. As the innings progressed, the hosts maintained momentum with key contributions from Shivam Dube and Daryl Mitchell, who combined for a crucial 57-run partnership. However, the standout moment of the match came when Sameer Rizvi, facing his first ball in the IPL, smashed a six off Rashid Khan.
Despite Rashid dismissing Dube, the visitors seemed poised to keep CSK's total below 200. However, Sameer Rizvi's arrival in the 18th over changed the game's trajectory. On the third delivery of Rashid's over, Sameer unleashed a powerful slog-sweep, sending the ball sailing over deep backward square leg for a massive six. The CSK dugout, including former captain MS Dhoni, erupted in jubilation at Sameer's impressive IPL debut.
Twitter exploded with excitement over Rizvi's audacious stroke against Rashid, with users flocking to social media to express their delight.
What a start!
— Vince Sinha (@SinhaVince29999) March 26, 2024
Surprise! Surprise!
CSK sending Sameer Rizvi in death over instead of Dhoni or Jadeja pic.twitter.com/ObCzXS6z4b
— B🅰️rle-G (@Hero_Zumour) March 26, 2024
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We are impressed, Sameer Rizvi 💛💥@MSDhoni #IPLonStar #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/ygqSGTbS7d
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) March 26, 2024
That's how you start!
Sameer Rizvi has announced his arrival at the #TATAIPL 😎
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 26, 2024
Two confident strokes with maximum result 💪
Head to @JioCinema & @StarSportsIndia to watch the match LIVE 💻📱#CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/fKnWHV3Ltz
Bang bang!
Sameer Rizvi's Blockbuster Start of IPL pic.twitter.com/u2ZUKwyi3f
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 26, 2024
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Sameer Rizvi hit Rashid Khan for a massive six on the first ever delivery he faced in IPL. That's some introduction 💥💥💥💥💥 🔥#IPL2024 #CSKvsGTpic.twitter.com/ul87Ie32Zk
— N E O 🌟 (@NeoIsRude) March 26, 2024
#Don3
NEW DON IN THE TOWN , SAMEER RIZVI !!!!!! pic.twitter.com/TLRrRtyvgM
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 26, 2024
He's loving it!
Dhoni enjoying Sameer Rizvi batting#WhistlePodu #IPLonJioCinema #CSK pic.twitter.com/W1ZIbovt8D
— DHONI Trends™ (@TrendsDhoni) March 26, 2024
Fire!
Sameer Rizvi 😭🔥😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/SHUt2c1kja
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) March 26, 2024
Just wow!
Sameer Rizvi Started His IPL Career with a SIX Against Rashid Khan 💛 pic.twitter.com/LzgS18tTZM
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) March 26, 2024