Twitter Reactions: Bravo special, Kedar's grit takes Supers Kings home in thrilling encounter

Chennai Super Kings beat the Mumbai Indians by 1 wicket.

Published - 07 Apr 2018, 23:58 IST | Updated - 07 Apr 2018, 23:58 IST

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The season opener of the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) got underway with two heavyweights locking horns in Mumbai. Defending champions Mumbai Indians locked horns with the Chennai Super Kings in the marquee clash. The Super Kings arrived in to the game boasting of a camp full of experienced cricketers. And as things panned out on the day, the experience did count a great deal.

However, things were not on the happy note for CSK for the major part of the run chase. They were certainly undone by a rookie MI bowler, Mayank Markande. Two timely wickets in the middle overs from Markande put the brakes on the CSK runchase. The young leggie dismissed Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni in quick succession to put MI in firm command of the game. With the big names back in the dug out, it was only going to get tougher for the visitors in the match.

But Dwayne Bravo had other plans. He smashed a quick 68 off just 30 deliveries with 3 fours and 7 sixes to put Chennai Super Kings on top. Needing 7 off the last over and a wicket to spare, it was Kedar Jadhav who helped CSK cross the line with a six and a four to finish the match.

Earlier in the game, it was MS Dhoni who had won the toss and had opted to bowl first. The move seemed to be a perfect one with Shane Watson and Deepak Chahar bowling exceedingly well in the powerplay. They accounted for the dismissals of both the Mumbai Indians openers. The young duo of Ishan Kishan and Surya Kumar Yadav then added 78 for the third wicket to bring the MI camp back in the contest.

Following their dismissal, the Pandya brothers took control of the game. While Hardik struggled for his 22 (20), Krunal Pandya was sensational for his unbeaten 22-ball 41. Their efforts helped the Mumbai Indians finish with 165/4 in the stipulated 20 overs. In the run chase, Chennai Super Kings got off to a decent start before Hardik dismissed Shane Watson on 16. Ambati Rayudu also looked good for his 22 but the middle-order collapse was too tough to recover from.

In the end, it was only a one man show. Bravo singlehandedly took CSK close to the target. He was unfortunate to have not finished the game for his side. Chennai Super Kings beat the Mumbai Indians by 1 wicket.

Here is how the fans reacted to the Mumbai Indians win:

Mumbai Indians in first match of the IPL season in last 6 years:
2013: Lost
2014: Lost
2015: Lost
2016: Lost
2017: Lost
2018: Lost
In 3 of the previous 5 seasons they ended up as the champions! #MIvsCSK #IPL2018
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 7, 2018

The @ChennaiIPL win by 1 wicket in a dramatic season opener at the Wankhede. #MIvsCSK pic.twitter.com/LTDB6fnNXP
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2018

Mitchell McClenaghan (53) and Jasprit Bumrah (39) have conceded the most & third most sixes among pacers since the start of IPL 2015. Mohit Sharma (42) is only other pacer to conceded as many.#IPL2018 #MIvCSK
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) April 7, 2018

My word – what a game to start off @IPL 11 Rivalry, pace, spin, power-hitting, old-timers, debutants, strategy, injury, resilience, clear-thinking under pressure… @DJBravo47 and @ChennaiIPL back ?? #IPL2018
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 7, 2018

We missed you @ChennaiIPL ! Welcome back! Great start to the season. #WhistlePodu #CSK
— Arjun Ashok (@arj_90) April 7, 2018

Well done @ChennaiIPL. Lot of emotions flowing on and off the field. What a way to start the @IPL season. #MIvCSK #VivoIPL2018
— Prragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 7, 2018

This is why ipl is the best tournament in the world…@IPL @BCCI …great start..
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) April 7, 2018

Ohkay!!!! Here comes the @IPL. What an exciting 1st game #MIvCSK. If the start is such… let’s sit back and enjoy the tournament ?
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 7, 2018

Clear Man of the match BRAVO when arrived at the crease he announced himself with a six. N not only for his match winning inning but the way he bowled the 18-20th over it was pure high class death bowling. #VIVOIPL @StarSportsIndia
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 7, 2018

What a 30 minutes of sport!!!! Manchester derby and @IPL amazing to watch!!! #loveit
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) April 7, 2018

That’s what @IPL offers to it’s viewers. Best death bowler gets hammered and a young boy becomes a superstar. Things change too fast. You blink your eyes and you are late… wow! #MIvCSK #VivoIPL2018 #BESTvsBEST
— Prragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 7, 2018

#MIvCSK T20 at it’s best … simply unbelievable… What a match !!
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) April 7, 2018

Dwayne Bravo is the first player to hit 3 sixes in an over off Bumrah in T20s. #MIvsCSK #IPL2018
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 7, 2018

Bravo is a champion. What a great great start to the IPL.#CSKvsMI
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 7, 2018

Bravooooooooo
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 7, 2018

Dwayne Bravo outstanding with the ball in his last two overs and some great hitting in the end. Great come from behind win. IPL couldn't have had a better start #MIvCSK
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 7, 2018