The best rivalry, Mumbai-Chennai, did put up a spectacular show in the opening match of IPL 2020. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the match, unlike their previous season final match.Let’s just talk about the major points that popped up during the match:
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First ball to go for a boundaryIt is hard to imagine the very first ball of the season going for a four and that too after months of lockdown. However, Rohit Sharma hit a beautiful four through the covers to the swing ball of Deepak Chahar.
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Saurabh Tiwary hitting the first six of IPL 2020Even in the rarest of the dreams would this thing hit the mind. But then, that was the reality of the match where Saurabh Tiwary played a lofted shot to clear the boundary.
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Saurabh Tiwary hitting the first six of IPL 2020Even in the rarest of the dreams would this thing hit the mind. But then, that was the reality of the match where Saurabh Tiwary played a lofted shot to clear the boundary.
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MI spinners with locked wristsYet again, Mumbai Indians almost repeated their same mistake when the IPL was held in UAE in 2014. Lack of good spinners that was the need of the UAE pitches, was still missing this time.
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Cool attitude brought MI some troubleNo balls, missed catches, and some misfields during the match brought some tense moments to the Mumbai squad. Maybe, a little vigilance could have turned tables around.
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Turbulent CSK startShane Watson and Vijay struggled giving CSK the thrust that was needed. It could spell trouble for the side going forward.
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Rayudu makes a perfect replacement for RainaSmart batting as per the situation, followed by some powerful hitting, gives the team some confidence. He nearly did what Raina usually brings to the CSK squad. Besides, Rayudu also became the first player to score a half century in IPL 2020.
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Fantastic FafThe Proteas player, Faf du Plessis, contributed to the game in all aspects. He amazed everyone with the two back to back catches at the boundary. Also, he did some exemplary batting, proving that age is just a number.
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Sam Curran coming out as a finisherUpon the fall of Jadeja’s wicket came the debutant Sam Curran, who brought the CSK win more closer. He performed terrifically, hitting 18 runs off just six balls, as fans would have certainly been in awe.
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Ngidi paid offLungi Ngidi, CSK’s speedster, proved his worth by striking three MI all-rounders, who could have taken the MI score up.
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