In a highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sameer Rizvi, a recent addition to the CSK squad, took center stage with his explosive batting.
Sameer Rizvi’s dazzling display
Rizvi wasted no time in announcing his arrival on the IPL stage. Coming in to bat ahead of the seasoned campaigner MS Dhoni in the 19th over, Rizvi showcased his aggressive intent right from the first ball he faced. With the renowned leg-spinner Rashid Khan bowling, Rizvi confidently executed a slog sweep to dispatch the ball over the boundary ropes for a magnificent six.
Undeterred by the quality of the opposition and the pressure of the situation, Rizvi continued to stamp his authority in the following deliveries. He followed up his first six with a couple of runs before unleashing another powerful stroke, this time dancing down the track to loft the ball over extra cover for yet another maximum.
Impactful Contribution
Despite facing only six balls in his innings, Rizvi’s fearless approach and ability to find the boundaries left a lasting impression. His brief cameo of 14 runs provided crucial momentum to the CSK innings, setting the stage for a competitive total.
Here is the video:
Sameer Rizvi has announced his arrival at the #TATAIPL 😎
Two confident strokes with maximum result 💪
Head to @JioCinema & @StarSportsIndia to watch the match LIVE 💻📱#CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/fKnWHV3Ltz
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 26, 2024
Meanwhile, fans flooded social media platforms with messages of admiration and support for the young batter, acknowledging his remarkable performance on the big stage.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Not Sameer Rizvi smacking the first ball of his IPL debut for CSK for 6 off Rashid Khan. Omma stuff.
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi 😭🔥😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/SHUt2c1kja
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) March 26, 2024
On the first ball of his career, Sameer Rizvi has carted Rashid for six. That’s quite an introduction upon arrival! pic.twitter.com/te0hG3PNeS
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi has arrived in the IPL. Six against Rashid Khan on the first ball. Superstar in making. pic.twitter.com/MfSQgG1POH
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi Has Announced Himself in The IPL 💛 Two Sixes Against Rashid Khan pic.twitter.com/llLh3pSu11
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) March 26, 2024
SAMEER RIZVI, CRICKET NEEDS YOU! MYYYYY GOD.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi smashed SIX on his first ball of IPL career. pic.twitter.com/0a0oTKRra3
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 26, 2024
SAMEER RIZVI NATION WE’VE ARRIVED pic.twitter.com/C1QfbXULwi
— Sᴜᴊɪ (@Im_Suji) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi also nicknamed right-handed Suresh Raina
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 26, 2024
First ball in the IPL, facing world’s best spinner, Rashid Khan, and he smacks him for a huge six!
What a way to announce yourself, Sameer Rizvi!
— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) March 26, 2024
SAMEER RIZVI HITS RASHID KHAN FOR SIX FIRST BALL. WHAT A TALENT HE IS 🔥🔥
And he hits him for another SIX! MY GOD ❤️#IPL2024 #tapmad #HojaoADFree pic.twitter.com/IyKRFBGqbG
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) March 26, 2024
A FIRST BALL SIX ON IPL DEBUT…!!! 🤯
– Sameer Rizvi smashed 2 sixes against Rashid Khan in his debut innings! 💥pic.twitter.com/VzAJovTrfO
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 26, 2024
SAMEER RIZVI HAS ARRIVED IN IPL 🔥👌 pic.twitter.com/6TxtqYZwli
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi taking on Rashid Khan: pic.twitter.com/fK8T8J4iEE
— ‘ (@Ashwin_tweetz) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi hit Rashid Khan for a massive six on the first ever delivery he faced in IPL. That’s some introduction 💥💥💥💥💥 🔥#IPL2024 #CSKvsGTpic.twitter.com/ul87Ie32Zk
— N E O 🌟 (@NeoIsRude) March 26, 2024
Excited to see more of Sameer Rizvi! This guy looks promising 🥶#CSKvsGT
pic.twitter.com/p58jOszExh— UrMiL07™ (@urmilpatel30) March 26, 2024
BROO.. He is RASHID KHAN
Sameer Rizvi : Who Cares😭😂🔥pic.twitter.com/onjOEC4nJl
— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) March 26, 2024
CSK sending Sameer Rizvi in death over instead of Dhoni or Jadeja pic.twitter.com/ObCzXS6z4b
— B🅰️rle-G (@Hero_Zumour) March 26, 2024
Sameer Rizvi first ball as a CSK player vs Rashid Khan pic.twitter.com/SpksLvPgku
— 🖤 (@ameye_17) March 26, 2024
We are impressed, Sameer Rizvi 💛💥@MSDhoni #IPLonStar #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/ygqSGTbS7d
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) March 26, 2024
We are impressed, Sameer Rizvi 💛💥@MSDhoni #IPLonStar #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/ygqSGTbS7d
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) March 26, 2024