Chennai Super Kings with the help of Ruturaj Gaikwad's 88* (58) were able to post 156/6 against Mumbai Indians in the first match of the second leg of the IPL 2021. After losing 4 wickets and losing Rayudu to an injury inside the powerplay, CSK were struggling at a time but Ruturaj Gaikwad held one end, smashing 9 fours & 4 sixes and helped Chennai to post a respectable total against the Mumbai Indians. Coming in at the end, Bravo also smashed 23 off just 8 balls before getting out in the last over.
For MI, Trent Boult picked up two wickets in his first two overs. Adam Milne adn Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets each as well.
Earlier, CSK captain MS Dhoni won the toss & elected to bat first. The match is being played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai.
Brief Score:
Chennai Super Kings – 156/6 in 20 Overs. (Gaikwad - 82* (58), Adam Milne - 2/21, Jasprit Bumrah - 2/33)