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IPL 2020 Day 1: Twitter reactions as CSK finally beat MI | Twitter reactions from IPL 2020 Match 1 between Chennai Super Kings & Mumbai Indians
Stop the press. Chennai Super Kings, for the first time since 2018 and just the third time in their last 11 efforts, have beaten Mumbai Indians.
And this one is special for the CSK fans.
With doubts about how they would fare in the UAE, particularly without Suresh Raina, CSK got off to the perfect start in IPL 2020. They overcame Mumbai’s initial onslaught, restricting the champions to 162, before Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis, who also took two amazing catches, were steady as a rock after the fall of two early wickets.
Indeed, CSK are not just making up the numbers in 2020.
Special mention to Sam Curran, who produced an incredible debut for CSK. Playing just hours after landing in Abu Dhabi after England’s ODI series against Australia, Curran took 1/28, two catches and hit a crucial 18 off six balls to put CSK on the brink of victory.
Amid the success for CSK is some concern for MI. They have lost their first match yet again. Their finishing was a let down (26/4 in final four overs), and Jasprit Bumrah, one of the key Indian pacers to watch in IPL 2020, looked well below his best. Of course, benefit of the doubt has to be given as he has had injury problems, as well as an extended layoff due to COVID-19. So, eyes will be on how India’s premier bowler and MI bounce back in future matches.
Here are some of the Twitter reactions from a gripping episode of “El Classico”.
Also read: Twitter reactions as IPL 2020 gets underway
Ambati Rayudu produces his 2018 form
Ambati Rayudu endured a poor 2019 campaign (282 runs, avg. 23.50, SR 93.06) after a brilliant 2018 (602 runs, avg. 43.00, SR 149.75). Here, he produced his 2018 form, winning player of the match in a game where other players performed brilliantly for CSK.
What a performance from Sam Curran
With Dwayne Bravo not quite fit to take the field, CSK fielded the perfect replacement. Sam Curran produced an outstanding performance in his first game for the franchise.
Faf du Plessis proves he’s still got it
58* and three catches, including two beauties in a crucial 15th over, shows 36-year old Faf du Plessis has still got it. The South African is looking as fit as ever, and will be crucial to CSK’s chances in 2020.
Another opening defeat for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have now lost their opening game of an IPL season for the eighth straight season. They are perennial slow starters, so there is no need for panic. But, they would like to rectify a couple of things quickly, such as their death batting and bowling.
CSK fans full of joy
The banter was on display as CSK beat their great rivals. It broke a run of five straight defeats against the 2019 champions.
So, the talking points are plentiful after IPL 2020 day 1. It will be interesting to see how CSK and MI in their coming matches, as well as which teams can challenge them most.
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