How did MI perform in the Powerplay

Match 1: MI vs CSK

Chennai Super Kings won the Toss and decided to field first.

 

TURNING POINTS IN THE MATCH

 

Power-play (0 to 6)

0.4  >  Rohit Sharma smashes the first boundary of IPL 2018!

 

       >  Rohit struggles to connect his shot

 

2.1  >  CSK strikes early as MI opener Evin lewis was dismissed via LBW
           Evin Lewis - 0(2),  lbw b Chahar

 

3.0  >  MI struggle to get runs as they end 12/1 in 3

 

3.3  >  SIX! Rohit finally connects one over cover

 

3.5  >  WATSON strikes. Struggling Rohit departs early.
           Rohit 15(18) [4s-1 6s-1], c Rayudu b Watson

6.0  >  MI end up with 39/2 in the powerpaly

 

Major points inside PP:

 

1. Pace attack - Deepak Chahar's impressive debut and Shane Watson's experience - brought early wickets. Deepak Chahar - 3 Overs, 14 Runs, 1 wicket. Shane Watson - 3 Overs, 25 Runs, 1 Wicket.

 

2. Rohit Sharma's and Evin Lewis' early exit are huge blows on MI's batting firepower

 

3. A slow start in the powerplay means that the middle order needs to go all out for a big score