Yuzvendra Chahal became the first bowler to complete 200 wickets in the IPL during RR’s home game against MI.
Reaching new heights in his illustrious T20 career, spin wizard Yuzvendra Chahal entered his name into the history books by opening his account in match No.38 of the Indian Premier League 2024 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians on Monday. The senior spinner dismissed MI’s Mohammad Nabi to become the first player in the history of IPL to complete 200 wickets.
Rajasthan Royals’ Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates the dismissal of Mumbai Indians’ Mohammad Nabi(AP)
RR skipper introduced Chahal into the attack in the eighth over of the innings after MI skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat against the IPL 2024 table-toppers. Chahal got the better of Nabi as his leg break produced a leading edge of the bat for a routine catch. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru star achieved the milestone in his 152nd innings of the cash-rich tournament. Spinner Chahal is already the leading wicket-taker in the history of the IPL.
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Chahal scripts history in RR vs MI tie
With Chahal rewriting history in the IPL, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri shared a special message for the veteran spinner. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Shastri said that Chahal’s IPL milestone is a tribute to his consistency. “Well Done CHAHAL on a terrific feat. 200 is no mean achievement. Plenty more to come. Tribute to your consistency over the years. God bless. @yuzi_chahal @rajasthanroyals #RRvsMI,” the former India all-rounder said.
Cricket fraternity reacts as Chahal completes 200 IPL wickets
Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan hailed Chahal as the ‘Sultan’ of wickets in the IPL. “Congrats @yuzi_chahal bro for becoming the Sultan of Wickets in IPL with 200 wickets! Keep spinning those magic balls and making us proud! #YuziChahal #IPLRecords,” Dhawan said. Chaha’s former teammate at RCB, legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers, mentioned that the RR spinner is the numero uno in the world’s richest T20 league. “Yuzvendra Chahal! The king of bowling in the IPL. Number 1Well done @yuzi_chahal,” added the former RCB star.
Chahal’s IPL journey
The RR spinner bagged a solitary wicket and leaked 48 runs against MI at Jaipur. Chahal was roped in by Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2011. The spinner made his debut in the 2013 season of the T20 tournament. Chahal picked up 139 wickets for RCB between 2014 to 2021. Released by RCB ahead of the IPL 2022 season, former champions RR signed Chahal for INR 6.5 crore at the auction. Chahal picked up 27 wickets for RR in the 2022 season.
