IPL 2019: Match 44, CSK vs MI - Twitter Reacts as Mumbai Indians Register a Thumping Win Over Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians (MI) produced an all-round effort to beat defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 46 runs at their den in MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Meanwhile, this is Chennai’s first loss in six games at home in the ongoing season of IPL.

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Mumbai Indians began their target defence well removing Shane Watson in the first over. Lasith Maling provided the first breakthrough as always before Suresh Raina miscued a shot off Hardik Pandya to give a lofted catch to Suryakumar Yadav at the point region. While Murali Vijay – playing his first game of season stood tall from one end, Krunal Pandya removed Ambati Rayudu and Kedar Jadhav to guide Mumbai Indians on top. Pandya broke the defence of both the batsmen to dismantle their stumps to have Chennai Super Kings at 45 for four.

To make things worse for Chennai Super Kings, debutant Anukul Roy got the better of Dhruv Shorey before Jasprit Bumrah removed the set Murali Vijay as the defending champions were reeling at 66 for six. Since then, Dwayne Bravo and Mitchell Santner tried to steer the innings but Mumbai looked like a different team today. Bumrah and Malinga finished off the tail in style to hand Rohit Sharma & Co another thumping win.

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Previously, Rohit Sharma and Evin Lewis set a good platform for the Mumbai Indians despite losing Quinton de Kock early. The right-hand left-hand combinations troubled the bowlers and played thier shots with ease. Much to Chennai’s bad, they failed to recognise a faint edge off Evin Lewis on the last ball of the powerplays. They added 75 runs for the second wicket before New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner provided a breakthrough. Mumbai were looking to cut loose when Santner got the better of Lewis. Imran Tahir then got the better of Krunal Pandya to help Chennai Super Kings nip back in the game.

Rohit Sharma; however, brought his half-century and shouldered the responsibility of getting Mumbai Indians to a good score. But Santner once stuck to trigger a middle-order MI collapse before Hardik Pandya flourished at the end. He took 27 off the final two overs and Mumbai Indians posted a challenging total. Pandya remained unbeaten on 23 runs while Santner starred with the ball for Chennai Super Kings returning with two for 13 in his four overs.

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Twitter Reactions:

Mumbai Indians may have taken 4 wickets but they have given away at least three clear chances.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 26, 2019

#CSK without Dhoni is like __________ #CSKvMI #IPL #JustForFun

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 26, 2019

ridiculous how that bail just fell #CSKvMI

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) April 26, 2019

without #Dhoni #csk is good for nothing….. matlab apna koi dimaag kisiko chalana hi nehi he.#CSKvMI

— ⊰amrita⊱? (@soul_shines_) April 26, 2019

This was the same wicket as the last match where 175 wasn't enough. But it has become slower and slower. Afraid not a great track for such a big game.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 26, 2019

We make fun of other teams like RCB and KKR that they are all dependent on one or two players, but without MS Dhoni #CSK is also nothing but an ordinary team. #CSKvMI

— Alvis ?? (@AlvisJerome) April 26, 2019

I bought 6D glasses to see you hitting Six today… Idiot got out for single digit and you want to play in world cup ?‍♂…#Csk #CSKvMI

— ಭಾನು (@bhanu_appu) April 26, 2019

A brilliant Test inning by sir Murli Vijay giving a well deserved tribute to Thala!! #CSKvMI

— PN™? (@COUTlNHO7i) April 26, 2019

https://twitter.com/The_Honcho/status/1121827083624177665

I guess Mumbai Indians are going to win this season because they are proper complete team and they will beat CSK in the final. #Prediction #IPL2019 #CSKvMI

— ???? ???? (@kingofstallions) April 26, 2019

https://twitter.com/RahulMishra5597/status/1121827281658245120

The way CSK is throwing or giving away wickets for chasing low Mumbai total of 155 , clearly shows today’s match has been fixed and Mumbai will win this match #CSKvMI

— Rakesh Ahuja (@RakeshKrAhuja) April 26, 2019

Biggest drawback for @ChennaiIPL is @JadhavKedar @RayuduAmbati ! Hopefully they will come back well.#CSKvMI #IPL2019

— iam_bala_ (@iam_bala_) April 26, 2019

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