Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians in a thrilling season opener of Indian Premier League 11. Dwayne Bravo’s 68 off 30 it was, that helped Chennai Super Kings get off to a winning start after making a comeback to IPL after two years.
Mid-way through the match, one felt that CSK had lost the plot, thanks to a dream spell by Mayank Markande on his debut. But Bravo and especially an injured-Kedar Jadhav saw the yellow army home at Wankhede Stadium.
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So, here is what happened, It surely was an unlucky day for the defending champions as a couple of things went against them.
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In the 19th over of CSK’s inning, Bumrah’s yorker rolled back on to the stumps but unfortunate for the Mumbai Indians, the bails didn’t come off. Just after Bravo smacked two sixes off the first two balls of the 19th over, Bumrah’s yorker brushed the stumps but the stumps didn’t lose their ground. DJ Bravo was sent back to the pavilion, the very next ball.
Earlier in the innings, Jadhav was caught LBW by Mayank Markande. The spinners appeal was turned down by the umpire. Unlucky for the Mumbai Indians, Rohit didn’t opt review. After watching the replay, Rohit cursed himself for not reviewing the decision. This review cost the match for Rohit and Mumbai Indians.
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