WATCH: Sheldon Jackson Reminds Of His Presence; Dismisses Uthappa With Quick Stumping

IPL 2022 CSK vs KKR: Chennai Super Kings are playing against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the IPL 2022. Kolkata Knight Riders have played Sheldon Jackson as their wicketkeeper despite Sam Billings being in the playing XI. And the 35-year old Jackson went on to prove his worth to the KKR team management. 

CSK batter Robin Uthappa looked in excellent touch but was stumped out in an effort to take on KKR mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy. On the last ball of the 7th over being bowled by Varun Chakravarthy, Uthappa went overbalance trying to flick the ball. The ball went down the leg side and Sheldon Jackson showed lightning-quick work as he dislodged Uthappa's bails. 

Sheldon proved his skills and has forced everyone into thinking as to whether it was the right decision by KKR to bench the 35-year for the whole season. A video of the same has surfaced on social media and is being liked by cricket fans in numbers. This was the third wicket to fall for the defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the IPL 2022.

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While talking about the match, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss & opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in the first match of the IPL 2022. This match is being played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. KKR bowlers proved this decision right as while writing this piece, CSK are at 83 for 5 in the 17th over. Former captain MS Dhoni & current captain Ravindra Jadeja are standing at the crease trying to provide a superb finish for the Super Kings. Pacer Umesh Yadav picked up 2 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders while while Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell managed one scalp each.