Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opened their winning account in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 23 runs at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12).

Asked to bat first, CSK rode on Shivam Dube’s 46-ball 95* and Robin Uthappa’s 50-ball 88 to pile up a mammoth 216/4 in their 20 overs.

With the ball, the defending champions restricted RCB to 193/9. Maheesh Theekshana (4-33) and skipper Ravindra Jadeja (3-39) starred with the ball for CSK, sharing seven wickets between them.

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Speaking after the game, captain Jadeja dedicated the victory to his wife and also lauded the exceptional batting display of Dube and Uthappa.

"First of all, this is the first victory as a captain ever. I would like to dedicate to my wife because first victory is always special. Previous four games, we couldn't cross the line. But as a team, we came good," Jadeja said at the post-match presentation.

"As a batting unit, everybody did a good job. Robbie and Shivam batted brilliantly. The bowlers contributed with the ball as well. Our management don't put pressure on me, they are relaxed, they always come to me and motivate," he added.

The CSK further said that he always goes to his predecessor MS Dhoni if he requires any help.

"As a captain, I am still picking brains of the senior players. Mahi bhai is there, I always go to him and discuss. Moulding into a new role, it'll take time to get things going."

Chennai Super Kings will face Gujarat Titans in their next match at MCA Stadium, Pune on April 17.