The IPL matches which were scheduled to be held in Chennai, was moved out of the state in wake of protests during the venue's first match and threats to disrupt more fixtures.
The BCCI had earlier mentioned concerns for the safety of the players and that the police were finding it difficult to manage the ongoing protests in the city over the Cauvery issue.
The New Zealand spinner was picked from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) list and this will be his first stint in the cash-rich Indian Premier League.
Narine, who had scored IPL's fastest fifty last season against the same opposition, smashed a whirlwind 50 from 19 balls to make light of the 177-run target.
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Under new leaders Gambhir (Delhi) and Ashwin (Punjab), both outfits will want to make a fresh start and make the most of the talent pool they have in their ranks.
Moody said the team managed to get the depth and balance it wanted during the IPL players' auction and can do without Warner's presence.
Kagiso Rabada, who has been phenomenal this year and looked to be in his career-best form after his dominant performances against India and South Africa, has been ruled out for three months.
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The 28-year-old leading India bowler said the team needs to do "things correctly" through the tournament to achieve their goal,
RCB have been the perennial under-achievers of the competition, failing to go all the way despite reaching the final thrice.
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According to the 39-year-old former India opener, a bowler is more effective in captaincy role than a batsman.
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