Match 1: MI vs CSK
Chennai Super Kings won the Toss and decided to field first.
TURNING POINTS IN THE MATCH
Power-play (0 to 6)
0.4 > Rohit Sharma smashes the first boundary of IPL 2018!
> Rohit struggles to connect his shot
2.1 > CSK strikes early as MI opener Evin lewis was dismissed via LBW
Evin Lewis - 0(2), lbw b Chahar
3.0 > MI struggle to get runs as they end 12/1 in 3
3.3 > SIX! Rohit finally connects one over cover
3.5 > WATSON strikes. Struggling Rohit departs early.
Rohit 15(18) [4s-1 6s-1], c Rayudu b Watson
6.0 > MI end up with 39/2 in the powerpaly
Major points inside PP:
1. Pace attack - Deepak Chahar's impressive debut and Shane Watson's experience - brought early wickets. Deepak Chahar - 3 Overs, 14 Runs, 1 wicket. Shane Watson - 3 Overs, 25 Runs, 1 Wicket.
2. Rohit Sharma's and Evin Lewis' early exit are huge blows on MI's batting firepower
3. A slow start in the powerplay means that the middle order needs to go all out for a big score