IPL 2024: Defending IPL champion, Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets in the inaugural match of the 17th edition in Chennai on Friday night.

Chasing 174 for victory, Chennai Super Kings overhauled the target with 6 wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare. Rachin Ravindra scored 37 off 15 balls for Chennai.

Earlier, electing to bat first, Royal Challengers Bangalore amassed 173 for six in stipulated 20 overs. Anuj Rawat contributed highest 48 off 25 for Bangalore. Mustafizur Rahman picked up 4 wickets by giving away just 29 runs for Chennai Super Kings. He was adjudged player of the match.

The tournament kicked off in a star-studded opening ceremony at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium last evening.

On Saturday, Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in Mohali at 3.30 pm while Kolkata Knight Riders will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata at 7.30 pm.