Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

Internet was all about the commencement of much-awaited IPL 2020. The T20 extravaganza finally unfolded in the UAE as two heavyweights of the tournament locked horns with each other. It was the ‘El Clasico’ of IPL– Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings. Fans were also enthralled by witnessing MS Dhoni finally returning back to the game after a significant break.

The Yellow Army, led by Dhoni, won the toss and put MI to bat first. At the start, it looked like MI would be able to post a massive total on the scoreboard, especially with the presence of skipper Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock at the crease. However, after the first four overs, MI struggled to keep wickets in hand. MI could add only 41 runs and lost six wickets before reaching to the 162-run total.

In response, Ambati Rayudu struck a brilliant 71-run knock off 48 deliveries to steer CSK to the triumph. He was well assisted by Faf du Plessis’ half-century. The former South African skipper was also excellent on the field today, plucking three catches and making his presence felt. After the Rayudu-du Plessis partnership, Sam Curran’s blistering 18 off just 6 deliveries bridged the gap and CSK eventually clinched the season-opener by five wickets.

Wishes poured in for the Yellow Army after they started their IPL 2020 voyage on a positive note. The world also witnessed ‘The New Normal’ where the stadium had pre-recorded cheers and virtual fans in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.

1. Imran Tahir congratulates CSK for the victory

Thirumbavum nee yengala @ChennaiIPL thoturukka koodadu.Thotutey thottavana nanga vittadey illai.Ippa thane kaliyoda attame arambamagi irukku.Innum neraya sirappana tharamana sambhavangal kathukittu irukku #eduda vandiya poduda whistle

— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) September 19, 2020

2. Sanjay Manjrekar heaps praise on Ambati Rayudu

So happy for two pretty low profile cricketers Piyush Chawla and Ambati Rayudu. Chawla was sensational with the ball. Bowled the 5th & 16th over too. Rayudu..well…one of the best IPL innings from him based on quality of shots played! Well done CSK!👏👏👏 #IPL2020

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 19, 2020

3. Danish Kaneria elated over the start of much-awaited IPL 2020

One of the best entertainment,electrifying and Multi rich and NO 1 T/20 league IPL have started with a Bang,what a game ,Masterclass batting by Rayudu,and faf was brilliant playing senior member role and build the partnership and then finished the game.#CSKvsMI #IPL2020

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) September 19, 2020

4. RP Singh lauds CSK for their win in the season opener

Dhoni didn't even make a run but it was all about his team's resilience. Faf deservedly finished the match. Well done #CSK #CSKvsMI #MIvsCSK #IPLinUAE

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) September 19, 2020

5. Tabraiz Shamsi praises his South African teammates for their IPL 2020 show

Was it ever a doubt? Solid stuff from all the South Africans in the first game of the @IPL @faf1307 @NgidiLungi #QDK

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) September 19, 2020

6. Virender Sehwag opines on the start of IPL 2020

Great start to the IPL. Looks like it's going to be a cracker of a tournament.
Rayudu and Du plessis were brilliant but Sam Curran's cameo in the end was the difference.
Idli beats Vada Pav again #CSKvsMI

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 19, 2020

7. Aakash Chopra congratulates MS Dhoni and his troops

#MI won the first four overs in both the innings….and #CSK the rest of the game. What an opening game….well done Team Dhoni 🙌✊ #MIvCSK #IPL2020

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 19, 2020

8. Irfan Pathan extends wishes to CSK for their triumph over MI

So the first prediction (Tukka) was on point.Well done @ChennaiIPL for a winning start of this #IPL2020 getting back to back wickets twice was a huge factor for their win. #chawla #ngidi #deepak #jadeja #Rayudu #faf #samcurran

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 19, 2020

9. Pragyan Ojha impressed by Pattinson’s bowling in the season opener

Just loving the attitude of #Pattinson. 100% with the ball and 200% on the field despite being a fast bowler…#ProGyaan #IPL2020 #MIvCSK

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) September 19, 2020

10. Alblie Morkel tweets after CSK script a convincing victory over MI

Solid start by @ChennaiIPL. 💪🏻

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) September 19, 2020

11. Aakash Chopra lauds Ambati Rayudu for his batting heroics

Might not be a 3D player but still fairly efficient at the one dimension he has….top knock Ambati Rayudu 👌🙌 #CSK #MIvCSK #IPL2020

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 19, 2020

12. Irfan Pathan critical over fielding standards in the opening fixture

Standard of ground fielding is way to low for this level today #IPL2020 #itwillgetbetter #themoretheyplay #MIvCSK

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 19, 2020

13. Lisa Sthalekar heaps praise on James Pattinson

So much to like about James Pattinson. Love the energy he brings to whatever side he plays for. His persistence through terrible back injuries shows that he is a fighter!! #MIvCSK #Dream11IPL

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 19, 2020

14.Hemang Badani praise Faf du Plessis’ fielding brilliance

If only CSK's bowling card had Faf's name on it today. What could have been 180+ is now 163, thanks to his brilliance. #MIvCSK

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) September 19, 2020

15. Harbhajan Singh lauds Faf du Plessis and Ravindra Jadeja

Two brilliant catches @faf1307 💪 two in one over @imjadeja brilliant spell chawla 👌

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 19, 2020