IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders kickstarted their Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) campaign in style with a comprehensive win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) last night. Interestingly, there was a sense of deja vu to the first day first show of the 15th Indian Premier League. Follow IPL 2022 updates on Insidesport.in
Two Test specialists who were T20 hot property more than a decade ago and one retired 40-year-old part-time Team India mentor held sway as Kolkata Knight Riders started off with a six-wicket victory.
IPL 2022: COMEBACK KINGS Umesh Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane overjoyed with performance against CSK, says they are LOVING their time at KKR – Watch Video
A solid show with the ball👌
A fine batting display 👍
A superb win to start the IPL campaign 👊@umeshyadav & @ajinkyarahane sum up their performances after @KKRiders' win in the #TATAIPL 2022 opener. 😎 😎 – By @28anandFull interview 🎥 🔽 #CSKvKKRhttps://t.co/GQ29ccQ5TM pic.twitter.com/3AkdB9WJEK
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 27, 2022
Umesh Yadav was a late pick for KKR from the auctions, Ajinkya Rahane went for base price and MS Dhoni has just relinquished his final official leadership role – captaincy of CSK. But the Saturday fare at Wankhede was all about these three.
Umesh Yadav, playing white-ball cricket after a long absence was brilliant in his spell during the opening game. He returned with 2/20 in his four overs and the two crucial wickets set the tone of the match.
Umesh Yadav – one man 4 awards in a single game. pic.twitter.com/aI6n2ezc7M
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 26, 2022
People termed #UmeshYadav as worst signing for KKR but the way he bowled today was fantastic (pace+swing). Though it's too early to predict his outcome at the end of 14 matches. But he silenced 99.9% of his haters today.#IPL2022 #KKRHaiTaiyaar pic.twitter.com/EktClP8KLk
— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) March 26, 2022
KKR never looked in trouble chasing 132. Venkatesh Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane set the stage with a 43-run opening stand. While Dwayne Bravo picked up quick wickets and spinners checked the scoring rate, KKR had the upper hand.
Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer and Sam Billings all contributed in the middle to take KKR across the finish line with an over to spare.
IPL 2022: COMEBACK KINGS Umesh Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane overjoyed with performance against CSK, says they are LOVING their time at KKR – Watch Video
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