IPL 2021 CSK vs MI Highlights: Chennai beat Mumbai by 20 runs; go top of the table

Ruturaj Gaikwad is chosen for the Man of the Match award! Says it is one of his best innings till now as they were under a lot of pressure and he had to grind, take it deep and create partnerships. States they targeted 120-130 but then 140 looked possible and then 150. Also says the Chennai team gives him a lot of confidence and they back him and it helps a lot. Further says that the Lankan tour also helped him. Shares the ball was moving around at the start so he had to go after the spinners and it came off. Ends by saying the dropped catch at that stage of de Kock could have been crucial but he is happy it did not cost them.

Dwayne Bravo to Jasprit Bumrah, CHENNAI WIN! Another slower one, full and on middle, Jasprit Bumrah flicks it across the line and Suresh Raina makes a half-stop at mid-wicket. They cross for a run. That's it, Chennai win by 20 runs!

Chennai are in a huddle. They have got a lifeline in this match through a fantastic knock by Ruturaj Gaikwad. The youngster led a great recovery and now the Chennai bowlers will have to step up.​ Quinton de Kock has a new opening partner in Anmolpreet Singh. Deepak Chahar is ready to bowl the first over. Here we go again...  

MS Dhoni, the victorious captain of Chennai, says that at that point of time when they were 24/4, they wanted something respectable on the board. He praises Gaikwad and Bravo's knocks to take them to 156 and calls it a tremendous effort. On the surface, MS replies that it was two-paced and was slightly difficult for the new batsmen at the start. Agrees that it was tough to come back from there but some sensible batting and a very good finish took them to a good total. Talks about the batting depth of Chennai but calls it sensible that one guy batted through to the end. Dhoni also says that one of the conscious attempts is to finish the overs in time, so the choice of the bowlers also depend on it sometimes. Regarding Ambati Rayudu's fitness, Dhoni shares that he was smiling, so he has not broken his arm, some rest and he should be back.

Dwayne Bravo also comes up for a chat. Says that it is a good feeling, against Mumbai, it is always like a final and starting off with a win is good. Adds he was just trying to protect himself in the final stages of the CPL and when he came here, he had one session of bowling and he felt good. Mentions that he bats lower down the order and for him it is about winning the moments, if there are 12 balls left, then he looks to capitalize on those 12 balls and if there are 11 overs left, he looks to stay out there. Credits the way Ruturaj Gaikwad played and says he has been a star performer for them. Adds that he batted really good and has a big appetite for runs. Ends by saying he is pleased they got over the line.

Excellent defense from Chennai and they avenged their last loss against Mumbai. This is only the second occasion in the history of this tournament that a team batting first was 4 down for 24 but still went on to win the game. Take a bow, Chennai. Take a bow, Ruturaj Gaikwad! 

That concludes the proceedings for this match. Chennai have jumped to the top on the points table now and this win against Mumbai will give them some extra boost. The next game on Monday, 20th September 2021 is going to see the clash between Kolkata and Bangalore in Abu Dhabi. The action will begin at 6 pm local (2 pm GMT) but you can join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!

Jasprit Bumrah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Gaikwad straightaway uses his feet and looks to go over the off side. It takes the outside edge and flies down to third man for one.

Rahul Chahar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, A single to end and the 50-run stand is up! Much-needed! They are bringing Chennai right back in this game but the job is not done yet. Still some way to go. The last ball is swept through square leg. They take one. Jadeja wants another but is sent back.

Rahul Chahar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shortish again, this is cut again but straight to point. A rare dot in the last few overs.

Rahul Chahar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad cracks it through point. Away from the fielder in the deep and bags another boundary. Gaikwad is toying with the spinners here. Scoring at will.

Rahul Chahar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Swept nicely! Good fielding too! Fuller on middle, this is swept hard through backward square leg. The fielder in the deep runs to his right, dives and keeps it down to two.

Rahul Chahar to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled down to long on for one.

Rahul Chahar to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle, this is played back to the bowler.

Krunal Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Another boundary to end an expensive over, 18 coming off it! Fuller on middle, Ruturaj Gaikwad plays the reverse sweep. This time hits it uppishly and over point. It goes for another boundary. Is this the momentum-changing over?

Krunal Pandya to Ravindra Jadeja, On the pads, this is worked through square leg and one is taken.

Krunal Pandya to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Nicely played! Just uses the pace! Outside off and quicker, it is guided past short third man and this one races away to the fence. Runs flowing now for Chennai.

Krunal Pandya to Ravindra Jadeja, WIDE! Down the leg side, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wided.

Krunal Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Good sensible batting! Follows the biggie with a single as this is pushed down to long off.

Krunal Pandya to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.