Ajinkya Rahane leaves behind MS Dhoni for quickest half centuries for CSK

Ajinkya Rahane made his debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians, his former side, at Wankhede Stadium and smashed the fastest half-century of the 2023 season in just 19 balls. Ajinkya Rahane made his debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians, his former side, at Wankhede Stadium and smashed the fastest half-century of the 2023 season in just 19 balls.

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He was not supposed to start the game but took the opportunity after Moeen Ali fell ill with food poisoning. 0218 Gray Frame Corner Gray Frame Corner

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