'Markande an example of good talent scouting'
The Matchday Runorder crew discuss the little-known legspinner who picked up 3 for 23 on IPL debut, including the wicket of MS Dhoni
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
Matchday Runorder: Mumbai v Chennai Post Match Show
Deep Dasgupta, Ajit Agarkar and the ESPNcricinf staff review of the opening game of IPL 2018
Super Striker: Dwayne Bravo
The Matchday Runorder team heap praise on Dwayne Bravo, who played a sensational knock against Mumbai
Kalra: Six-hitting is a precious skill in T20 cricket
ESPNcricinfo's Match Day Run Order crew try to figure out how Dwayne Bravo and Chennai Super Kings won after needing 47 off 18 balls
The fallen kings rise again
A quick history of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL
Coach's Diary: CSK need explosive openers
ESPNcricinfo's new segment looks at the events of the IPL opener and figures out what the teams might want to concentrate on moving forward into the season
Match Coverage
All Match News'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
After an excellent bowling performance at the death, Dwayne Bravo scripted an unlikely victory with a manic innings in Chennai Super Kings' IPL comeback
'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
CSK not carrying any 'scars' of suspension - Fleming
On the eve of the tournament's opener against Mumbai Indians, the Chennai Super Kings coach ruled out any jitters among players owing to the team's two-year suspension
