GT vs CSK: Ben Stokes vs Gujarat Titans – Chennai Super Kings’ most expensive player Ben Stokes flopped on his CSK debut. Set to bat first in the IPL 2023 inaugural match against defending champions Gujarat Titans, the former England skipper departed after scoring just 7 runs. Stokes was bought by the Chennai outfits in the IPL 2023 auction for a whopping price of 16.25 crores. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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Stokes fell a victim to Rashid Khan and some impeccable keeping from Wriddhiman Saha. The England batter came to bat at number 4 after Moeen Ali’s dismissal. Huge expectations were upon him with him touted to be the game changer for MS Dhoni and Co.
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However, CSK’s glory was short lived when Stokes departed early. He managed to score just 7 runs before leaving the crease. He managed to add just a boundary to his tally in his short-lived innings.
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How was Ben Stokes Dismissed?
Ben Stokes was dismissed off a wonderful leg break delivery from Afghani spin wizard Rashid Khan. Stokes in a bid to rock the ball through the covers completely misjudged his length and got an edge. Like a diving eagle, Wriddhiman Saha jumped to dismiss the prized batter. The ball worked wonderfully before skidding past the England all rounder and reach Saha.
With his dismissal, CSK lost their third batter in the opning game against Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans.
Overall, it was an unfortunate outing for Ben Stokes. The Chennai Super Kings’ fans had entrusted huge hopes on their favourite playyer. In the IPL 2023, CSK broke the bank to acquore the services of Ben Stokes. They paid 16.25 crores to rope in the England all-rounder as CSK hope to seek redemption after their unfortunate IPL 2022 campaign.
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