Ajinkya Rahane Fielding: IPL 2023- Chennai Super Kings star batter Ajinkya Rahane pulled off an incredible save on the long-off boundary to deny a six in the match between RCB and CSK. His athleticism and quick thinking had kept his team in the game and had won the hearts of the fans. Royal Challengers Bangalore star batter Glenn Maxwell, hits the ball over the long-off, however, his shot had more height than distance. That’s when Ajinkya Rahane’s acrobatic skills came into play and saved five runs for the team. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
In the fifth ball of the ninth over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled a full-length delivery to Glenn Maxwell. Rahane, who was fielding at long-off, immediately sensed the danger and stands still at the boundary. As the ball was in the air, he leaped full-length and took an overhead catch. But the momentum took him over the boundary rope. At that moment, it seemed like a sure six for the batting side. However, Rahane had other ideas.
Ajinkya Rahane Fielding: Watch Rahane Pulls Off Incredible Save on Boundary
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With his presence of mind, he flicked the ball back into play just in time. It was a stunning display of athleticism and quick thinking that saved five runs for the team. The entire stadium erupted in applause as they witnessed one of the best saves in recent memory.
Rahane’s heroics didn’t stop there. Earlier in the innings, while batting, he had played a blazing inning of 37 runs off just 20 balls. His knock had set the tone for the RCB chase, and his acrobatic skills in the field had kept them in the game.
However, it was Ajinkya Rahane’s acrobatic skills that stole the show. He had shown why he is considered one of the best fielders in the game today. His ability to read the game, his quick reflexes, and his presence of mind had saved five crucial runs for his team.
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