Deepak Hooda did something unexpected: he clapped after dropping Ravindra Jadeja’s catch. This amusing incident occurred when Lucknow Super Giants faced Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024 on Friday (April 19) at Ekana. Ravindra Jadeja reached his half-century on that dropped six. The catch was difficult, but Hooda responded with applause.
The event occurred in the 17th over of CSK’s innings. Mohsin Khan delivered a full-length delivery, which squeezed Ravindra Jadeja for space. The left-hander lofted a six to the long-on. Hooda dropped the catch near the boundary ropes and went for a maximum. The outfield then applauded Jadeja for his half-century.
The 35-year-old performed his customary sword celebration as his colleagues got to their feet to cheer in the bench.
Watch this moment below:
With a strike rate of 142.50, Ravindra Jadeja scored an undefeated 57 runs from 40 deliveries. One towering six and five boundaries adorned his determined knock.
Ravindra Jadeja’s fifty helps CSK post a 177-run target for LSG in IPL 2024 match
Ravindra Jadeja’s clinical batting display was crucial in helping CSK achieve 176/6 against LSG in their allotted 20 overs. However, the defending champions faced difficulties early on, finding themselves at 90/5 after 12.2 overs. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, and Shivam Dube failed to deliver significant contributions in this particular match.
Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali stepped up, adding 36 (24) and 30 (20) runs respectively. Ali’s innings was particularly noteworthy, as he smashed a hat-trick of sixes off Ravi Bishnoi in the 18th over, providing CSK with a late flourish.
MS Dhoni displayed his trademark composure, guiding CSK with a breezy 28 not out off 9 balls. He struck two towering sixes, three crisp boundaries. A vintage Dhoni masterclass.
Krunal Pandya was the standout bowler for LSG, bamboozling batters to grab 2/16 in his three overs. Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Marcus Stoinis – each claimed a scalp.
Victory charges energized Super Kings, who won prior against Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians. They crave a hat-trick win here.
But Lucknow hungers to rebound, having faced defeat from Capitals and Knight Riders recently. Their aim is regaining the winning path.
