IPL 2020, Match 1: Rayudu, Curran inspire CSK to five-wicket win over MI
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Image Source : IPLT20.comCSK ended a five-match losing steak against MI as they defeated the side in the opening game of IPL 2020.
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Piyush Chawla took the first wicket of IPL 2020 as he dismissed Rohit Sharma on 12.
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Saurabh Tiwary was a surprise pick for MI and he didn't disappoint with the bat, as he scored 42 off 31 deliveries.
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Ravindra Jadeja brought CSK back in the game with two wickets in an over, removing Tiwary and Hardik Pandya (14).
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After MI ended on 162/9, they made a strong start as Trent Boult dismissed Shane Watson on 4, while Murali Vijay was out on 1.
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However, Ambati Rayudu shined for the CSK side as he forged a 115-run partnership with Faf du Plessis, scoring 71 off 48 balls.
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Sam Curran was surprisingly sent at number six ahead of MS Dhoni and the moved paid as he scored 18 off 6 balls, steering CSK to victory.
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Faf du Plessis hit the winning runs and also completed his half-century, staying unbeaten on 58 off 44 balls.