IPL 2019, Match 1: CSK vs RCB - 3 reasons why Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening game

#3 Cautious batting effort by CSK

A simple chase for CSK

Cricket is an unpredictable game and considering the nature of the pitch, RCB still had some chance to win the match. The target was small but losing early wickets could have brought Kohli's men back into the match. CSK batsmen came out with a pragmatic approach as there was no scoreboard pressure.

CSK scored just 16 runs in the first powerplay and when the field opened up, they started dealing in singles and doubles. Ambati Rayudu was the top scorer with 28 runs to his name but he played 42 balls to accumulate those runs.

CSK batsmen were even more careful against Yuzvendra Chahal who could have been a handful on this pitch. The RCB's best spinner gave away just six runs in his spell but managed to pick only one wicket. In the end, it was a comfortable win for the men in yellow as they won with seven wickets in hand and 14 balls to spare.