First week of IPL: Champs GT off to a flying start, but same old story for MI
Updated On: 07 April, 2023 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
mid-day.com looks at the performances that made headlines in the first week of the cash-rich T20 league
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MI skipper Rohit Sharma (right) wears a dejected look while RCB`s top-scorer Virat Kohli looks on after his team`s victory at Bangalore recently. Pic/PTI
Same old story for MI
Mumbai Indians (MI) got off to a disappointing start yet again for the 11st consecutive times in IPL. The Rohit Sharma-led team opened their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who were playing for the first time since 2019 on their home ground. MI batsmen, excluding youngster Tilak Varma (84 not out off 46 balls) failed miserably as the visitors managed 171-7 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB chased the target with eight wickets in hand and almost four overs to spare.
Home teams dominate
The Indian Premier League (IPL) returned to its traditional home and away format for the first time since 2019 and the results were there for all to see. The league started with Gujarat Titans (GT) winning their first-ever league match at home. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who were playing for the first time on their home ground, dominated too. Overall in nine matches in a week, the hosts won six, while the visitors emerged victorious just three times.
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