Abu Dhabi, Sept. 19 -- Chennai Super Kings started their IPL journey with a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians as South African Fafdu Plessisplayed a matured knock of unbeaten 58 runs to steer the side to victory here on Saturday.

Ambati Rayudu contributed 71 crucial runs as CSK reached 166 runs by losing six wickets against MI, surpassing MI's 162 runs.

The IPL opener was eventful as the tournament commenced finally after a gap fo severalmonths due to COVID-19 delay.

Rayudu looked dominating withhis willow as he smashed six boundaries and three sixes in the knock.

MS Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Aug 15, was back on the field captainingCSK. However, he did not need to show much of his batting tale...