MS Dhoni defended CSK's style in the powerplay, but urged the batters to be more responsible and build partnerships. CSK did not hit a single six in the powerplay on Friday and managed just 31 runs in the first six overs.

MS Dhoni's return as captain of Chennai Super Kings started on a sour note. The five-time champions crashed to 103/9, their lowest total at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Shivam Dube (31*) & Vijay Shankar (29) were the only two batters to cross 15 runs.

Sunil Narine's exceptional all-round performance propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Narine's mesmerizing spell of 3 for 13 restricted CSK to a paltry 103/9,