Rajasthan Royals (RR) pace spearhead Trent Boult imitated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Ravindra Jadeja during the team's practice session ahead of their IPL 2024 clash at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 12.
CSK and RR will be locking horns with each other for the first time in the ongoing IPL season. Since Rajasthan Royals have a few days left before they taken on Chennai Super Kings, their players are enjoying themselves during the team's training session.
In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on its X handle (formerly Twitter), Trent Boult was seen imitating Ravindra Jadeja's bowling action to perfection. The left-arm pacer replicated Jadeja's signature side-arm delivery, often used to trap batters, with remarkable accuracy.
Trent Boult has been the leading pace attack alongside Sandeep Sharma for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL season. Boult has had a good season with the ball as he picked 11 wickets at an average of 30.09 and with an economy rate of 8.27 in 11 matches. His best performance against Mumbai Indians, where he registered the figures of 3/22 with an economy rate of 5.50 in his quota of four overs.
Rajasthan Royals a win away from officially qualifying for playoffs
Two consecutive defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals delayed Rajasthan Royals officially entry into playoffs. Sanju Samson-led side need just one win to make it to the knockout stage of the IPL 2024.
Rajasthan Royals will play their final three league stage matches against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Winning either of three matches will help them book their spot for the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals are currently at the second spot with eight wins in their 11 outings and accumulated 16 points. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, RR have been performing well in the ongoing IPL season. RR reached the final of IPL 2022 but lost to Gujarat Titans, who lifted their maiden IPL trophy in their debut season.
Rajasthan Royals will be eyeing to end their 16-year IPL title drought, The last time RR won the coveted trophy was in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008 under the captaincy of late Shane Warne. Since then, IPL trophy has been eluding them.
