Ajinkya Rahane trolled heavily by Twitterati after first-ball dismissal against Kolkata

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who is plying his tre for Delhi team in 13th edition of Dream11 Indian Premier League, is yet to make a considerable contribution with bat. batsman could t make it to first playing eleven of side and was later roped in after an injury to wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. After a lacklustre run at number 3 position, Ajinkya Rahane finally got an opportunity to bat as an opener against Kolkata on Saturday. 

Pat Cummins gets better of Ajinkya Rahane 

Ajinkya Rahane replaced Prithvi Shaw in team and walked out to bat alongside Shikhar Dhawan. Shreyas Iyer-side h an imposing total of 195 to chase, and it was imperative for openers to fire. right-handed batsman's dismal run in  league continued as Pat Cummins sent him packing on very first delivery of Delhi's innings. 

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Pat Cummins was on target straight away with a full delivery directed on to stumps. Ajinkya Rahane missed ball altoger and was rapped on ps. Pat Cummins won battle and provided a flying start to his franchise after dismissing Rahane for a golden duck. Fans were quick to target cricketer after yet ar underwhelming performance in Dream11 IPL 2020 with se reactions -

Chances of Kolkata defending target were very slim with in-form Shikhar Dhawan still on crease. Pat Cummins proved why he is rated so highly by Kolkata think tank as he removed southpaw in his very next over. Dhawan, who came into match with two back-to-back centuries to his name, h to walk back to pavilion after scoring 6 runs. 

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Kolkata vs Delhi 

It is vital for Eoin Morgan's team to emerge victorious in encounter. side is placed at fourth position on points table and a win over here will solidify ir chances of maintaining ir position. Put in to bat first by Shreyas Iyer, Kolkata were in trouble after losing early wickets.

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tactic to promote Nitish Rana at top of order reaped dividends for franchise as batsman put up a marvellous show. southpaw scored 81 runs off just 53 deliveries. Sunil Narine was or half-centurion for team as he scored 64 runs off 32 balls. Both left-handers played a huge role in side posting a total of 194 runs. 

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