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Updated on: April 06, 2018 21:14 IST

On return, CSK take on reigning champions Mumbai Indians in IPL 2018 opener

Returning to the fray after serving out a two-year suspension, two-time winners Chennai Super Kings will take on reigning champions Mumbai Indians in the opening encounter of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai. The highly-anticipated contest, expected to be watched by a capacity crowd at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, looks set to raise the curtains on the decade-old T20 League in grand style after a formal opening ceremony. Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, appear to face an arduous task against the star-studded Chennai side, led by their charismatic skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is back at the helm following the team's two-year ban in 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons along with Rajasthan Royals. For more Sports news and updates - https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports