IPL 2016: Top 10 moments of week 1

The much anticipated ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 9) began with the Mumbai Indians falling into the trap set by the Rising Pune Supergiants. There have been many talking points and takeaways from the first week of IPL 2016. While the league has witnessed a new team of female anchors takes center stage, it has also seen the return of commentators Ravi Shastri, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, Isa Guha and most importantly, Danny Morrison. However, as the changes in the current season have come in, we take a look at the top 10 moments on the pitch in the first week of the IPL.

1. Chris Gayle’s predicament:

Chris Gayle is a favorite in Bangalore. Whether he is playing for the West Indies or for the Royal Challengers, crowds flock to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium just to get a glimpse of the big Jamaican. However, this season, the ‘Gayle storm’ has not arrived as yet. Moreover, Gayle has had single-digit scores in his last five T20 innings. What is worse, he has two ducks to his name in the two innings he has played in the IPL. With the gate-takings taking a major hit, hopes are pinned on the 36-year old to pull the crowds back to the stands of Bangalore.