Chennai Super Kings Skipper MS Dhoni alongside colleagues subsequent to winning the main match of twelfth version of the Indian Premier League 2019 T20 cricket competition against Royal Challengers Bangalore at MAC Stadium in Chennai, Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Chennai: Defending heroes Chennai Super Kings commenced their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 battle on a stirring note by whipping Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, here on Saturday.

In the wake of wrapping up the guests on an immaterial aggregate of 70 runs, the 6th most minimal aggregate in the IPL history, the hosts took 17.5 overs to upgrade the objective on a moderate Chepauk wicket.

Pursuing a low all out appeared an easy breezy for Chennai, be that as it may, the Bangalore bowlers additionally used the ideal conditions to make little frenzy in hosts' uncovered.

Like Bangalore, Chennai was additionally off to a poor begin as Yuzvendra Chahal sent back opener Shane Watson who neglected to open his record.

Approaching batsman Suresh Raina (19) and opener Ambati Rayudu gradually and relentlessly lifted their side towards the objective before Moeen Ali connected brakes on the previous' innings.

The team were engaged with a 32-run represent the second wicket. In the interim, Raina additionally turned into the principal player in the IPL history to achieve the 5,000-run mark. When he achieved singular score of 15, Raina accomplished the uncommon accomplishment.

With 11 runs staying for win, Mohammed Siraj accompanied another leap forward as the pacer clean bowled a very much settled Rayudu on 28.

Ravindra Jadeja (6 not out) and Kedar Jadhav (13 not out), be that as it may, denied the meeting bowlers any further advances in Chennai batting line-up as they easily gathered the rest of the races to hand the shielding champions an agreeable win.

For Bangalore, Chahal, Siraj and Moeen picked a wicket each.

Prior, an outstanding bowling exertion by Chennai saw Bangalore capitulating at a small aggregate of 70 runs.

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