Ambati Rayudu's sterling 48-ball 71 and Faf du Plessis's unbeaten 58 helped Chennai Super Kings clinch an exciting five-wicket win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi to kickstart IPL-13 on Saturday.

The duo put on 115 runs for the third wicket to not just bail out the three-time champions, but also open their IPL-13 account with a massive win as they chased down MI's 162-9 with four balls to spare.