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Opening of 2018 Indian Premier League: As it Happened



Before the opening contest of IPL 2018 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teams, the cricket lovers enjoyed opening ceremony of the mega event, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The opening ceremony was a unification of actors under one roof, cherishing the love for the game and setting the stage for the highly awaited cricketing action to follow in the next two months. Bollywood peeps Hrithik Roshan, Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Tamannaah performed. Colorful dresses, fancy props, drum rolls, and more than a hundred supporting artists that left everyone mesmerized.

Ranveer Singh and Parineeti Chopra were also reported to perform but the couple opted out. While Ranveer cited a shoulder injury for pulling out, Parineeti felt she wasn’t prepared enough and ‘she was not okay putting up a compromised performance.

Contest to Begin

CSK made a return to the championship after serving a two-year suspension for spot-fixing. They are led by former India skipper MS Dhoni while MI is captained by Rohit Sharma.

The opening game featuring Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super began with Chennai Super Kings winning the toss and decided to bowl first. Mumbai Indians posted 165/4 in their 20 overs, helped by solid shots by Surya Kumar Yadav and Krunal Pandya.

Chennai Super Kings started well but a mid-innings collapse saw them inch closer towards defeat. However, some outstanding death striking by Dwayne Bravo and a thrilling last over finish by kedar Jadhav saw Chennai win their first match back after a two-year suspension. Dwayne Bravo’s 68 and Kedar Jadhav’s cameo helped Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by one wicket.

Dwayne Bravo, Man of the Match: 

Want to dedicate this win to CSK fans. They waited so long for this moment. I’m happy. CSK have shown lot of faith in me.

MS Dhoni: 

CSK-MI is one game that people wait to watch. We’re coming back after two years, that’s also the reason that people are eager to watch us in action. I’m a practical person, so I was hoping in the dressing room that the quantum of defeat wasn’t too big.

Rohit Sharma: 

Feeling low at the moment. Credit to Dwayne Bravo, he played well, hit the right pockets. There was some dew and that didn’t help us, but they played well. We need to improve our death bowling, we were in the game till the 17th over, the last three overs didn’t go our way. 
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