FIve reasons why CSK beat RCB
Dhoni's team selection, Harbhajan's resurgance and more
23/03Result
1st Match (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, Mar 23 2019
Player of the Match
23/03Result
1st Match (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, Mar 23 2019
Player of the Match
Hodge: RCB's lack of clarity around batting unit a worry
Brad Hodge and Ajit Agarkar dissect RCB's lacklustre show with the bat in the tournament opener and rate the Chepauk pitch, which both agree to have been 'substandard'
Hodge: Dhoni's decision to bowl Harbhajan early was smart
Brad Hodge and Ajit Agarkar weigh in on what went right for CSK, and what could possibly go right for RCB in the tournament ahead
Hodge: RCB's middle order against CSK's spinners will be key
Brad Hodge and Deep Dasgupta pick their XIs for the IPL 2019 season opener
Harbhajan's performance highlights importance of experience - Fleming
Also, CSK coach Stephen Fleming's opinion on how long MS Dhoni should keep playing, and Ambati Rayudu's form leading up to the World Cup
Jadeja's fingerspin will be key for India to win the World Cup - Harbhajan
Harbhajan Singh, the Player of the Match in IPL 2019's first game, underscores the importance of fingerspinners, and sheds light on how his experience helped him remove the RCB top order
Surpised by amount of turn on Chepauk pitch - Vikram Solanki
RCB assistant coach Vikram Solanki explains why RCB went in with only two frontline spinners and whether the side misread the surface in the first place
Yet to talk to SLC about Malinga's unavailability - Jayawardene
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene talks about preparation, player availability and more
We're taking our time to replace Ngidi - Fleming
The Chennai Super Kings coach talks about the conditions at their home ground, the experience in their squad, and more
Match Coverage
All Match NewsDhoni unhappy with Chepauk pitch, says it needs to get "a lot better"
Virat Kohli says neither team would have enjoyed batting on the slow surface, especially in a T20 contest
Talking Points: RCB mis-read the pitch
Spinners took 10 out of 13 wickets that fell as CSK got their combination and tactics right in the season opener
Harbhajan Singh turns back the clock
The offspinner endured his worst IPL last season, and had hardly played serious cricket since then, but on a helpful surface he took the new ball and performed all his old tricks
How Chennai Super Kings kept the whistle alive
Varun Shetty explores the uniquely symbiotic relationship between the IPL's most popular franchise and its intensely passionate fans
Don't care if I'm judged on not winning the IPL - Virat Kohli
'Obviously, you want to win," the RCB captain said in response to criticism of his captaincy. 'I am doing what I am supposed to do.'
