1st

Match

IPL No : #885

Sat, 26 March 2022, Starts from 07:30 PM

Chennai Super Kings - 5/131 (20)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 4/133 (18.3)

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India

Kolkata won by 6 wickets

Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/131 (20)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
RD Gaikwad
c Rana b Yadav
054000.00 In 2022000 Career8398029
DP Conway
c SS Iyer b Yadav
32580037.50 In 2022300 Career300
RV Uthappa
st †Jackson b Varun
28372122133.33 In 20222822 Career4750464170
AT Rayudu
run out (SS Iyer/Narine)
1522171188.23 In 20221511 Career3931325150
RA Jadeja
not out
2663280192.85 In 20222601 Career241217686
S Dubey
c Narine b Russell
31160050.00 In 2022300 Career4022422
MS Dhoni
not out
50473871131.57 In 20225071 Career4796332220
Extras
6 (4w, 2nb)
000000.00
Total
5/131 (20 overs, 6.55rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
U Yadav4020251511 In 20222154/24 Career121543
S Mavi4035091232 In 20220124/21 Career25230
CV Varun4023161111 In 20221115/20 Career46282
SP Narine4015041000 In 20220105/19 Career2791479
AD Russell4038110751 In 2022175/15 Career218831
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
4/133 (18.3)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
AM Rahane
c Jadeja b Santner
44563461129.41 In 20224461 Career398542377
VR Iyer
c †Dhoni b Bravo
16311620100.00 In 20221620 Career3863914
N Rana
c Rayudu b Bravo
21191721123.52 In 20222121 Career184116390
SS Iyer
not out
20361910105.26 In 20222010 Career239519788
SW Billings
c Deshpande b Bravo
25252211113.63 In 20222511 Career118610540
SP Jackson
not out
36300100.00 In 2022300 Career4150
Extras
4 (4w, 2nb)
000000.00
Total
4/133 (18.3 overs, 7.18rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TU Deshpande302308940 In 2022092/37 Career338
AF Milne201908921 In 2022092/21 Career12198
MJ Santner403118511 In 2022152/10 Career13139
DJ Bravo4020351120 In 20223115/23 Career375991
S Dubey1011011120 In 2022012/15 Career425
RA Jadeja402506811 In 2022085/16 Career127605

On March 26, 2022, the much-anticipated IPL opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In a thrilling encounter, the Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious over the Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets.

Batting first, CSK struggled to set a competitive target, finishing their innings at 131 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway faced tough resistance from KKR's bowlers, with Gaikwad falling for a duck and Conway managing only 3 runs. Robin Uthappa was the standout performer for CSK with the bat, contributing a valuable 28 runs off 37 balls, while MS Dhoni, the ever-reliable finisher, scored an impressive 50 not out off just 47 deliveries.

KKR's bowlers rattled through CSK's batting lineup, with Umesh Yadav being the highlight, taking 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs. Varun Chakravarthy also made a significant impact, claiming the important wicket of Uthappa and finishing with figures of 1 for 23.

Chasing a modest total, the Kolkata Knight Riders made light work of the target, reaching 133 runs in merely 18.3 overs. Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with a solid knock of 44 runs off 56 balls, showcasing a blend of caution and aggression. Contributions from Venkatesh Iyer (16), Nitish Rana (21), and Shreyas Iyer (20 not out) ensured that KKR comfortably crossed the line.

In the bowling department for CSK, Dwayne Bravo was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for just 20 runs, putting up a valiant effort despite the team's struggles in the match.

Overall, it was a fantastic start to the IPL 2022 season for the Kolkata Knight Riders, who not only showcased their drastic improvement in performance but also sent a strong message to their rivals with this convincing victory over the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings.


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