1st

Match

IPL No : #765

Sat, 19 September 2020, Starts from 19:30

Mumbai Indians - 9/162 (20 ov)

Chennai Super Kings - 5/166 (19.2 ov)

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Mumbai Indians innigs
9/162 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
RG Sharma
c Curran b Chawla
1201020120.00 In 20201220 Career4910433194
Q de Kock
c Watson b Curran
3302050165.00 In 20203350 Career148916054
SA Yadav
c Curran b Chahar
1701620106.25 In 20201720 Career156116247
SS Tiwary
c du Plessis b Jadeja
4203131135.48 In 20204231 Career13189646
HH Pandya
c du Plessis b Jadeja
1401002140.00 In 20201402 Career10827270
KA Pollard
c †Dhoni b Ngidi
1801411128.57 In 20201811 Career4561293285
KH Pandya
c †Dhoni b Ngidi
30300100.00 In 2020300 Career8948635
JL Pattinson
c du Plessis b Ngidi
110820137.50 In 20201120 Career7934
RD Chahar
not out
2040050.00 In 2020200 Career1720
TA Boult
b Chahar
001000.00 In 2020000 Career1201
JJ Bumrah
not out
50300166.66 In 2020500 Career4021
Extras
5 (4w, 1lb)
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Total
9/162 (20 overs, 8.1rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar403228730 In 2020273/15 Career35341
SM Curran402817940 In 2020194/11 Career1169
L Ngidi4038310860 In 2020384/10 Career1487
PP Chawla4021151101 In 20201114/17 Career151404
RA Jadeja4042211523 In 2020255/16 Career110442
Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/166 (19.2 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
M Vijay
lbw b Pattinson
1070014.28 In 2020100 Career258824391
SR Watson
lbw b Boult
4051080.00 In 2020410 Career5056457259
F du Plessis
not out
5804460131.81 In 20205860 Career210418163
AT Rayudu
c & b Chahar
7104863147.91 In 20207163 Career3371284123
RA Jadeja
lbw b KH Pandya
100520200.00 In 20201020 Career193713765
SM Curran
c Pattinson b Bumrah
180612300.00 In 20201812 Career113145
MS Dhoni
not out
002000.00 In 2020000 Career4432297209
Extras
4 (4w, 1lb)
000000.00
Total
5/166 (19.2 overs, 8.58rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult3023171250 In 20201123/19 Career39317
JL Pattinson4027171030 In 20201105/33 Career33109
JJ Bumrah40431111042 In 20201103/7 Career83581
KH Pandya403719212 In 2020123/14 Career41313
RD Chahar403619231 In 2020123/19 Career16144

Match Overview: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2020, Match 1)

The much-anticipated first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 unfolded on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In this fascinating encounter, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious against the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 5 wickets, showcasing an incredible performance that set the tone for the tournament.

Mumbai Indians Innings

Batting first after winning the toss, the Mumbai Indians faced early setbacks. The batting lineup struggled to build momentum against a disciplined CSK bowling attack. Rohit Sharma, the MI skipper, fell early for just 12 runs, followed by Quinton de Kock who managed to score 33 runs at a strike rate of 165. The highlight for MI came from Saurabh Tiwary, who scored a valuable 42 runs off 31 balls, including three boundaries and a six.

Hardik Pandya chipped in with a quick 14 runs, but the MI innings ultimately concluded at 162 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Notably, Deepak Chahar and Jadeja were instrumental in breaking key partnerships, with Chahar claiming 2 wickets for 32 runs and Jadeja taking 2 wickets as well.

Chennai Super Kings Innings

Chasing a target of 163, the Chennai Super Kings had a rough start, losing Murali Vijay and Shane Watson ducking out early for 1 and 4 runs respectively. However, Faf du Plessis and Ambati Rayudu steadied the ship, with Faf remaining unbeaten at 58 off 44 balls and Rayudu smashing an impressive 71 runs off 48 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and three sixes along the way.

With their solid partnership, CSK was on track, and despite a few late hiccups, they managed to chase down the target, scoring 166 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in just 19.2 overs, winning the match by 5 wickets.

Key Performers

  1. Mumbai Indians:

    • Saurabh Tiwary: 42 runs off 31 balls.
    • Deepak Chahar: 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs.
  2. Chennai Super Kings:

    • Ambati Rayudu: 71 runs off 48 balls.
    • Faf du Plessis: 58 runs off 44 balls.
    • Lungi Ngidi: 3 wickets for 38 runs in 4 overs.

Conclusion

CSK's opening match victory by 5 wickets over MI showcased their resilience and skillful execution. As the IPL 2020 season progresses, both teams will be looking to build on their strengths and rectify any weaknesses observed in this opening game. With a mix of thrilling performances and high-stakes cricket, this match certainly set an exciting tone for the remainder of the tournament.


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