Bravo unleashes stunning assault to bring CSK screaming back
The allrounder hit seven sixes in a 30-ball 68 to snatch victory from what had been a dominant Mumbai Indians side for most of the match
04/07Result
1st match (N), Indian Premier League at Mumbai, Apr 7 2018
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
169/9 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
04/07Result
1st match (N), Indian Premier League at Mumbai, Apr 7 2018
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
169/9 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'Tonight was just my night' - Bravo
The Super Kings allrounder was fully aware that his bowling had counted for a lot too, even though he had stunned the Wankhede crowd primarily with a match-winning 30-ball 68
What Smart Stats say about Bravo's incredible performance
A look at the key performances in the opening game of the IPL through ESPNcricinfo's new metrics for T20 cricket
How Bravo turned the tables on Mumbai
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'CSK is back in the IPL and how'
Current and former Chennai Super Kings' players reacted on social media to the team's astounding win in their first game back in the IPL
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Preview
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