IPL 2024: CSK's Ajinkya Rahane wicket witnessed 131 DB sound level at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium

In a thrilling IPL match at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium, the crowd noise hit an incredible 131 decibels after Ajinkya Rahane of the Chennai Super Kings was dismissed.

In a thrilling IPL match at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium, the crowd noise hit an incredible 131 decibels after Ajinkya Rahane of the Chennai Super Kings was dismissed. This match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) saw record-breaking excitement, beating the previous record of 130 decibels set at Chepauk Stadium when MS Dhoni appeared.

This season, IPL broadcasters Star Sports have been measuring how loud the crowds get, and until now, the loudest moments involved Dhoni or his team, CSK. However, the reaction to Rahane's wicket has set a new record for the loudest crowd response that wasn't directly related to Dhoni.

The match was especially charged because Rahane, usually not the first to bat, opened the innings instead of the regular opener, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rahane, who has a history of performing well at Wankhede, his home ground, stepped in possibly due to Gaikwad's recent dip in form. In a match where pressure was high, it seems the decision was made to avoid risking Gaikwad early in the game.

Rahane has had memorable innings at Wankhede, including a critical 50 against MI in the previous season which might have influenced the decision to have him open the innings. Despite his efforts and history at the venue, his dismissal was met with an overwhelming roar from the crowd, demonstrating the intense rivalry and passion that the IPL, especially a match between CSK and MI, known as the "IPL Clasico," can evoke.

Adding to the drama, the presence of Dhoni always heightens the excitement levels, as CSK is widely supported across venues, even those like Wankhede, which is technically home ground for MI. Dhoni's following and the high stakes involved when these two teams clash contribute significantly to the electrifying atmosphere.

This record-breaking decibel level at Wankhede is a clear indicator of the fervor and zeal that cricket, particularly IPL matches, can inspire among its followers.