IPL 2022: CSK vs KKR; Knight Riders Has an Easy Win in the Opening

IPL 2022: CSK vs KKR; Knight Riders won by 6 wickets

The IPL 2022 kicked off today with its first match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders held at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

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Shreyas Iyer leading KKR won the toss and decided to bowl first.

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CSK has made 131 runs in 20 overs with only 5 wickets lost, making it an easy chase for KKR.

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MS Dhoni scored 50 runs in 38 balls, hitting 7 fours and 1 six.

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KKR easily chased the target of 132 set by CSK and made 133 runs when 9 balls were still left.

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Knight Riders have won the opening match of the 2022 Indian T20 league season, securing 2 points on the board.

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