Kochi Tuskers opened their account in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with an eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium here Friday. Chasing a victory target of 183 runs, Tuskers cruised home with an over to spare.
Kochi Tuskers opened their account in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with an eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium here Friday.u00a0
Chasing a victory target of 183 runs, Tuskers cruised home with an over to spare.
Brendon McCullum (81) and captain Mahela Jayawardene (56) set up the chase with a 128-run opening stand. Ravindra Jadeja (25) finished the match with two consecutive sixes.u00a0
Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar crafted an unbeaten century in 66 balls.u00a0
His innings included 12 fours and three sixes.
Put in to bat after Kochi Tuskers had won the toss, Mumbai Indians raced to 182/2 in their 20 overs, with A.T. Rayudu contributing 53 before he was run out in the final over.
RV Gomez claimed the only other Mumbai Indians wicket to fall, that of opener DJ Jacobs, conceding 29 runs in his three overs.
