00:01It really doesn't get bigger of this.
00:03It's a cauldron of emotions when these two teams take each other on.
00:06Each of them have got their points to prove.
00:09Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings.
00:11That's all this fun after a big auction.
00:13Because, you know, some things change, but some don't.
00:15Chennai Super Kings still try to get up.
00:17Because even CSK have been known to be slow starters.
00:20Actually, you have two teams.
00:23It's not just the one.
00:24All of Chennai right now is embroiled in emotions.
00:28Because when it comes to MSD, we've had a couple of interesting debates of late.
00:32Whether it be his mildest touch or his finishing prowess.
00:35But there's no denying that Mahi Mania is at all-time high.
00:41And Michael, you can see the love from MSD as well.
00:44Just hearing what he has to say about returning to Chennai.
00:47Or the enthusiasm that he shows with his whistle podium.
00:49And all the ads that he's taken part.
00:51You can feel the love there.
00:53And Mahi love is all over social media as well.
00:57While we have been tracking you, here's what some Chennai Super Kings and MS fans had to say.
01:01I like it when it gets a little superstitious.
01:04It's great when all of you chime in on social media.
01:06We thought we'd reward you.
01:07We have a contest running for you as well.
01:09Now, if you consider yourself a super fan, make sure you're final.
01:13That's the best thing that you could possibly get.
01:15Make sure you participate every single day.
01:17We've got Scottie and Damien with us as well.
01:20All of us needed a moment just to recover from those high fives.
01:22Because those are like, thanks guys.
01:24Like, you know, I'm a lady here.
01:26You're supposed to be gentlemen.
01:27But you are gentlemen joining us, telling us about MSD.
01:30And something we've spoken about often, Scottie.
01:32You spend a lot of time.
01:33Michael, when you're leading from the front.
01:35You know, when you are a captain.
01:36And you have to focus on being one of the main batsmen and players as well.
01:40It's never an easy thing to do, as you well know.
01:42But do you feel that Rohit Sharma maybe hasn't gotten his due?
01:45Because this fat show, he's the most successful.
01:47He's the most successful.
01:48You saw it in the fans as well.
01:50They have that sort of enthusiasm yet again.
01:52And as you mentioned, the Chinnaswamy has changed.
01:54Perhaps we saw that change in the mindset when it came down to the auctions
01:58and the kind of players that they invested in.
02:01Virat Kohli knows that his quest begins yet again.
02:04As this new era begins in the Vivo IPL.
02:09It's going to be a star-studded opening ceremony that we are building up to
02:13before we get the opener as well.
02:15But we're taking a moment to talk about some of the men
02:17that are in charge of various teams in the Vivo IPL.
02:21We spoke about Virat Kohli.
02:22What about a man who's been awaiting an opportunity for a while now?
02:26Perhaps the moment has come for Dinesh Karthik 2.0.
02:31The Vivo IPL also comes from Kolkata Knight Riders.
02:34He was man of the series in the Under-19 World Cup.
02:38For him also, a way to just shoulder responsibility and live up to expectations.
02:43We will get to know Shubman Gill a little more.
02:49And there you have it.
02:50And finally, we've got this Vivo IPL underway with the opening ceremony, with a lot of
02:56the marker.
02:57And exciting for us here in Stars Force to sit with the two of you because you've been
03:01involved with the various franchises in various capacities.
03:03And over these ten years, you've seen what we can really now call a fierce rivalry between
03:08these two nations.
03:09Isn't that right, Anand?
03:10Yeah.
03:10I mean, you know, Chennai and Mumbai have always...
03:13Yeah, it'll be very different for Bhaji.
03:15And obviously, I mean, we just saw that conversation that he had with MSD.
03:19MSD's legacy...
03:20IPL 11.
03:21From the brand perspective, they are teams, they are players, individuals that define
03:25franchises.
03:26So you've got MS Tony, you've got Boomerang on the other end for Mumbai Indians.
03:30That is a big battle.
03:31It's going to be fascinating.
03:33It couldn't be better, really, than having the two captains out there in the very first
03:37match.
03:39And there are absolutely no surprises in that decision whatsoever.
03:43I mean, that's exactly what you know.
03:44Win the toss, opt to put the team into that situation.
03:46And as you said, it's going to mix it up...
03:48...and put real pressure on Mumbai from the start.
03:50I like the way that he spoke about, because this is actually to siege Chennai Super Kings and
03:54their bowlers.
03:55They'll have a chance now to try and put a little bit of stress...
03:5820 yards.
03:58That has to be the game plan, and since I've mentioned that, I know you're wondering,
04:02where is Akash Chopra?
04:03Because he's always around when we're talking about these match-ups.
04:06He's with Damien Fleming.
04:07Let's find out the Sahih Hai game plan.
04:11To calm down a little bit with the antics that we saw from Dwayne Bravo, and particularly
04:16Kreda Jada, right there in the end, just holding on to the nerve, just waiting for
04:20the right ball to unleash.
04:23Hello, isn't it?
04:25Let's have a look at what would be our thumbs up charged up shots.
04:28Let's take a look.
04:32He is tailor-made for this format.
04:34We talk about, you know, you talk about age, you talk about injuries, you talk about a
04:37lot of things, but Dwayne Bravo just signifies, and he's given, breathed a little bit of
04:41life back into CSK.
04:43I know we're just awaiting the presentation.
04:44They will talk about their batting order a little bit.
04:46They'll talk about certain loopholes, but they'll take a lot from the way he played
04:49today.
04:50Yeah, definitely.
04:51He's a T20 superstar, and he showed it again tonight.
04:54He's a champion for a reason.
04:56This was the match that we were waiting for, weren't we?
04:58The opener.
04:59We got exactly what we wanted.
05:00Let's go to the presentation.
05:01Just with the bat.
05:02But today, when he bowled at the deck, he gave away just eight.
05:05I mean, there's a master class every time he steps out.
05:08Well, he's a bad knight, but that's just the way the game goes.
05:11That's the way the cookie crumbles.
05:13Yeah.
05:13That's what happens in this format.
05:14That's why it's so exciting, and it will be virtually very, very important for Chennai
05:18Super Kings, isn't it?
05:20Just the way that Dwayne Bravo goes forward, but still lots to talk about here on Ken Cricket
05:25Live, including a youngster who's made waves today.
05:28We'll be back right there up with Shane Watson.
05:31So it also gives MSD a few little interesting options when it comes to his bowlers now, doesn't
05:35it?
05:35Well, they've got a bit of flexibility.
05:36I'm not sure Watson would have opened.
05:38Right.
05:38Let's have a look at our big bizarre super saves in this big match.
05:44Thanks so much for staying with us.
05:46All right, Mumbai Indian fans.
05:47I know that was a bitter pill to swallow because it is Chennai Super Kings, but hey,
05:51you're used to this.
05:52Traditional slow starters, yet they still manage to get their hands on the trophy.
05:55So all is fine.
05:56Don't worry about it.
05:57But I tell you what, when the Pahle Platina playing 11 came up in cricket, you know that
06:02small moment in the field could just make a difference, isn't it?
06:05And all of you have been watching this match with as much passion as you can because I know
06:10there's a CSK army out there.
06:12There's a Mumbai Indians army.
06:13You speak about RCV always being the pranelia bridesmaids, but the exciting things for
06:17us here on Kent Cricket Live is that for us, it is Super Sunday and we have got plenty
06:22in store for you.
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