IPL 2018, MI vs CSK: 5 talking points

Mumbai played Chennai in the IPL opener
Mumbai played Chennai in the IPL 2018 opener

#3 CSK lost wickets regularly and never gained momentum in their chase

CSK top order collapsed at the Wankhede
CSK top order collapsed at the Wankhede

Chennai Super Kings' top order failed against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. None of the top 6 batsmen in the Chennai Super Kings lineup scored more than 25 runs. They kept losing wickets on a consistent basis and never got into the chase. They were 84 for 6 at the end of the 13th over.

Ambati Rayudu showed promise with some sublime cover drives but fell to the leg-spinner Mayank Markande. Shane Watson was deceived by Hardik Pandya's knuckleball while Raina and MS Dhoni went cheaply. Kedar Jadhav left the field with an injured hamstring.

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