IPL 2020: Key moments from the opening game Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

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