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Chennai Super Kings Skipper MS Dhoni and Mumbai Indians Captain Rohit Sharma during the toss for the first cricket match of IPL 2020 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Credit: PTI Photo
A view of the ground before the start of the first match IPL 2020 between Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Credit: PTI Photo
CSK player Piyush Chawla reacts after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians Skipper Rohit Sharma. Credit: PTI Photo
Faf Du Plessis, who masterfully played the anchor’s role, took Chennai over the line with a pull for four. Credit: PTI Photo
Ambati Rayudu (71, 48b, 6x4, 3x6) and Faf Du Plessis (58 n.o., 44b, 6x4) joined hands at 6/2 and breathed life into Chennai’s chase with a 115-run stand. Credit: PTI Photo
Mumbai’s stop-start innings saw them reach 162/9, which appeared like a par score on a slow surface. Credit: PTI Photo
Both teams, separated by one run in last year’s final in Hyderabad, once again fought hard till the final over before Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men had the last laugh, winning the match by five wickets. Credit: PTI Photo
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