In eleven years history of IPL, the team winning the first match of the season went onto win the trophy 3 times. However, in the opening match of IPL 2019, Chennai defeated Bangalore and are on the verge of creating this record again.
So today in this article we will see the teams which have won the IPL title after winning the first match of the season. Let's see.
3. Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2011:
Chennai Super Kings faced Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural match of 2011 season and defeated KKR by 2 runs in an exciting encounter.
In the finals, CSK defeated RCB by 58 runs. Chasing a total of 205, RCB was never in the game. Murali Vijay was adjudged Man of the match for his spectacular knock.
2. Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2014:
The Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians played the season opener of IPL 2014 in Abu Dhabi. In this match, KKR scored 163/5 in which Kallis scored 72 and Manish Pandey 64 and KKR won the match by 41 runs.
After winning the first match, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Kings XI Punjab to win the IPL title in the last over. Manish Pandey got Man of the Match award for the knock of 94 runs in 50 balls.
1. Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018:
The Chennai Super Kings returned to the IPL after 2 years ban in 2018 and faced Mumbai Indians in the opening match of IPL 2018. In this match, the match which seemed to be entirely in favour of Mumbai Indians, then the last ball boundary by Kedar sealed the game for Chennai.
In the season finale, Chennai faced Hyderabad in which Shane Watson scored 117 runs in 57 balls and for the third time, Chennai won the prestigious IPL trophy.
So Guys, According to your opinion? Can Chennai Super Kings win the trophy this season and repeat this record once again? Do send us your valuable feedback below.
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