Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 1st Match Indian Premier League 2019

Over 18. 3 runs. Bowler: Shivam Dube. Chennai Super Kings: 3-71(rr 3.94)

Shivam Dube to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chahal. Finally Jadeja nudges the ball into the gap and picks up the single Chennai needed to clinch the win. A comprehensive victory even though it took them nearly 18 overs to chase down just 70. The pitch wasn't the easiest and the batsmen decided to take their time and pick off the runs whenever they were available. Perfect start for the defending champions while RCB have a lot of questions to answer as they begin the new campaign.

Shivam Dube to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Patel.

Shivam Dube to Ravindra Jadeja. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Patel.

Wide Shivam Dube to Ravindra Jadeja. Short, outside off stump on the back foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Patel. The scores are level.

Shivam Dube to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.

Over 17. no runs. Bowler: Mohammed Siraj. Chennai Super Kings: 3-68(rr 4.00)

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Villiers.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kohli.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Siraj, fielded by Saini.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Chahal.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, thick edge to backward point for no runs, run save by Hetmyer.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Short, down leg side on the back foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Patel.

Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Umesh Yadav. Chennai Super Kings: 3-68(rr 4.25)

Umesh Yadav to Kedar Jadhav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.

Umesh Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja. Short, down leg side on the back foot Fended, Spliced to third man for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.

Wide Umesh Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Patel.

Umesh Yadav to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Saini.

Umesh Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, down leg side down the track driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.

Umesh Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, run save by Kohli.

Umesh Yadav to Kedar Jadhav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.

Over 15. 5 runs. Bowler: Mohammed Siraj. Chennai Super Kings: 3-63(rr 4.20)

Mohammed Siraj to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Steer, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Patel.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Chahal.

Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. Short, down leg side swayed away, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Patel.

OUT! Bowled. Mohammed Siraj to Ambati Rayudu. Short, outside off stump down the track pulling, bottom edge to. The wickets are sent flying. Strange way to get out with Rayudu jumping down the track but then getting himself into an awkard position. He was in two minds what shot to play or leave it and ended up chopping it back onto his own stumps.

Mohammed Siraj to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.

Over 14. 6 runs. Bowler: Navdeep Saini. Chennai Super Kings: 2-58(rr 4.14)

Navdeep Saini to Ambati Rayudu. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kohli.

Navdeep Saini to Ambati Rayudu. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.

Navdeep Saini to Ambati Rayudu. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by de Grandhomme.

Navdeep Saini to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Grandhomme.

Navdeep Saini to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Patel.

Wide Navdeep Saini to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Patel.

Navdeep Saini to Kedar Jadhav. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Saini.