(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): In the first match of IPL, on Saturday, Chennai Super Kings made a brilliant start to their campaign by defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians by five wickets.
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bowl first. Chennai bowlers’ great performance stopped Mumbai for 162 runs for nine wickets. After this, Chennai won 166 runs for five wickets in 19.2 overs. With this match, Chennai captain Dhoni has returned to the field after nearly 14 months.
Chasing the target, Ambati Rayudu scored a quickfire 71 off 48 balls for Chennai. He hit six fours and three sixes. At the same time, Duplessis remained unbeaten with 58 runs in 44 balls with five fours. Both batsmen added 115 runs for the third wicket.
In the last over, Sam Qurain smoothed Chennai’s way by hitting 18 runs in six balls. He hit four and two sixes. He was the man of the match. He also took a wicket.
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