Narayana Murthy

Their batting onslaught rewrote the IPL record books, as they surged to a colossal 277/3, eclipsing the previous record set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head led the charge with scintillating half-centuries, leaving the Mumbai bowlers reeling under the assault.

During their recent match against the Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings set a formidable total of 206 for six, showcasing the depth of their batting lineup. Despite the substantial score, fans eagerly awaited Dhoni's appearance, which didn't occur until later in the order.

CSK orchestrated a masterful display with both bat and ball, dismantling Gujarat Titans and restricting them to 143/8 in 20 overs. Chennai's pacers showcased their prowess, claiming six crucial wickets, capitalizing on the slightly grassier pitch conditions.

In their initial encounter against the Gujarat Titans, the five-time champions showcased moments of brilliance, courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah's lethal bowling, Dewald Brevis' impactful batting, and Rohit Sharma's explosive innings at the top of the order.

Facing a target of 177 runs, RCB approached the task with caution, recognizing the difficulties posed by the pitch conditions. Kohli's masterful innings of 77 runs off 49 balls, adorned with 11 boundaries and 2 sixes, anchored RCB's successful chase as they reached 178 for six with four balls to spare, clinching their maiden win of the IPL season.

Bumrah marked a sensational comeback for MI after missing the IPL 2023 season, delivering a magical performance by claiming figures of 3-14 in his four overs. Despite Bumrah's heroics, MI faced a narrow defeat of six runs against GT, who commenced their 2024 campaign with a victorious start.

Pandya demonstrated understanding towards his batsman, Tilak Varma, who opted not to take a single run during a crucial moment while batting alongside Tim David. Despite initially being on track for victory, Mumbai Indians fell short of the 169-run target, concluding at 162/9 in 20 overs.

Despite a promising start, Mumbai Indians suffered a six-run defeat in their opener, attributed partly to an unexpected batting strategy. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Mumbai surprised many by having Hardik Pandya open the bowling against his former team.

Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah made a brilliant return to action for Mumbai Indians after missing the entire 2023 season as he claimed three wickets to help Mumbai Indians restrict Gujarat Titans to 168/6 in 20 overs in Match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.

Opting to bat first, Rajasthan Royals showcased their batting prowess with Samson leading the charge. His calculated strokes and adept placement of the ball troubled the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers. Parag, playing the aggressor's role, provided crucial support with his explosive stroke play. The duo capitalized on loose deliveries, particularly targeting Yash Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi, scoring boundaries at will.