Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) handed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a six-wicket defeat in their IPL opener in Mumbai on Saturday.
CSK, after being put in to bat, rode on MS Dhoni's unbeaten half-century and contributions from skipper Ravindra Jadeja (26 not out) and Robin Uthappa (28) to manage to post 131 for five.
Dhoni slammed seven fours and a six in his 38-ball innings.
In reply, KKR overhauled the target, scoring 133 for four in 18.3 overs.
For KKR, Umesh Yadav bagged two wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy (1/23) and Andre Russell (1/38) also kept things in check as CSK found the going tough at the Wankhede stadium.
Dwayne Bravo was the most successful bowler for CSK, snapping 3 for 20 in his quota of four overs. Mitchell Santner (1/31) took one.
1. Kolkata Knight Riders - 2 points (played 1, won 1)
2. Chennai Super Kings - 0 points (played 1, won 0)
1. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)
1. Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings)
