‘Selectors andhe hai kya’ – Fans react as Ravi Bishnoi returns with sensational figures of 3 for 28 against Chennai

The action returned in the Indian T20 League on Monday, with Chennai facing off against Lucknow in both sides’ second game of the season. Chennai came into the game against the backdrop of a loss against defending champions Gujarat. On the other hand, Lucknow were riding high after their 50-run win against Delhi on Day 2 of the ITL 2023.

Lucknow won the toss and elected to field first, inviting the home side to bat first. Chennai started off in glorious fashion as openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway stitched a 110-run opening partnership. Quick contributions from Shivam Dube (27 off 16), Moeen Ali (19 off 13), Ambati Rayudu (27 off 14) and skipper MS Dhoni (12 off 3) took Chennai to a mammoth total of 217/7 within their 20 overs.

Ravi Bishnoi remained the star for Lucknow, picking up 3/28

There were not many positives for Lucknow in their bowling effort. However, two of their bowlers completed three-wicket hauls – Mark Wood and Ravi Bishnoi. Avesh Khan returned with one scalp in the game but remained expensive, conceding 39 in his three overs. Mark Wood also went for a hefty 49 runs in his four overs.

However, the story for Bishnoi was slightly different; the star Indian bowler maintained a decent economy rate of 7 per over, as per T20 standards. He also got the first breakthrough for Lucknow, dismissing opener Ruturaj Gaikwad for 57 runs in the tenth over. Shivam Dube, who looked dangerous, was also cleaned up by the 22-year-old. His final prey was Moeen Ali, who also looked in good touch.

Lucknow will now need 218 runs to win in 120 balls if they want to continue their winning streak. On the other hand, Chennai have done their job with the willow and significantly improved from their poor showing against Gujarat in the season opener. Next, in the 16^th edition of the IndianT20 League, Delhi Capitals will face off against defending champions Gujarat.

Here’s how fans reacted to a masterful bowling performance from Bishnoi:

Selectors sare andhe hai bhai

— Cricket Fan 07 (@Manas_pr_sharma) April 3, 2023

Kya leading leading kar raha hai chuntiye abhi to sabhi team 1 hi match kheli hai.

— Ishani (@CricLoverIshani) April 3, 2023

Rohit will not select him

— Reddeath (@imkeerthi98) April 3, 2023

Yaar aisa sb mt kro… yuzi aur kuldeep zyada quality h unke aage ye nhi khel skta

— Vinit Agrawal (@vinit1105) April 3, 2023

Yaar aisa sb mt kro… yuzi aur kuldeep zyada quality h unke aage ye nhi khel skta

— Vinit Agrawal (@vinit1105) April 3, 2023

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