Smart defensive bowling helped Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) restrict Chennai Super Kings(CSK) to 131/5 in the first inning of 1st match of the IPL 2022 season opener. 

After putting CSK to bat first, Umesh Yadav did the job for KKR as he struck twice, taking both openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway, inside the powerplay and as Kolkata kept Chennai to 35 runs in the first six overs. 

Robin Uthappa tried to be positive during his 28 run knock off 21. Ambati Rayudu got run out and soon Uthappa departed. Shivam Dube followed as well. 

Captain Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni added 70 runs in the next 56 balls to take CSK to 131/5. Dhoni showed glimpses of his old form as he smacked 50 off 38 balls while Jadeja scored 26 in 28 balls. 

Brief Scorecard: 

CSK - 131/5