MPP is back! Sometimes these tournaments can take a while to warm up – but not this time, it was at his scorching best of the game in Chennai super kings claimed an incredible one wicket victory over the defending Champions, Mumbai Indians.
After eight players in the England squad took part in last year’s tournament, the number of recent Calls have seen that number swell to 12 for the campaign.
But contingent England in the first round of fixtures? Read on to find out…
Chris Woakes, The Royal Challengers Bangalore Bowling 4-0-36-3, Ul. 12; Batting – Mini-1, 5, Ul. 5
Sunil Narine fifty lightning saw beaten RCB Kolkata knight riders, but Woakes can still be satisfied with his performance.
Kolkata knight riders made a winning start to IPL 11 a 17-ball fifty Sunil Narine propelled them to a four-wicket victory over RSC (photo credit: AFP)
On his debut on the side of Kohli, Virat, all hands were dismissed for five as he tried to send the last ball of the innings over the ropes, but he soon made a collision with the ball.
In a generally tight first, Woakes varied his pace beautifully and was able to oust the dangerous Chris Lynn with his fifth ball.
Narine got after it in a second, but in England the man returned later in the innings to remove Rinku Singh, with a sharp short ball, and Andre Russell gave the Ref a glimmer of hope.
Verdict: 7/10
Ben Stokes, Rajasthan Royals: Batting – Mini-1, Lines 5, PR. 5; Bowling 2-0-21-0, Ul. N/A
It was an ominous start for last year’s MVP. He was released under loud cheers and, even in the away match of the player, but was quickly against him as Rashid Khan started to promote your web. Stokes tried to put the bat on Sunrisers leg-spinner, but at least managed to survive.
The choice of action, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan royals in the Indian Premier League
Rate Billy Stanlake was more like Stokes, but his time was a little more and he scored the last ball after ball straight to long, where Kane Williamson took the catch at the second attempt.
It was a similar story with the ball as he started with two free deliveries, Shikhar dhawan hammered into the fence. For the most part, Stokes tightened his line further, but when he did stray, Dhawan was on hand to punish him, which makes for an expensive two-over spell.
Verdict: 4/10
With Jos Buttler, Rajasthan Royals: Batting – Mini-1, Lines 6, PR. 6
Used in the upper part of the Mumbai Indians during the greater part of the last two years, Bartlett returned to the middle order of Rajasthan.
He came up with his side in a difficult position and the position became more shaky, and two more wickets fell within two overs.
Rajasthan vs Delhi
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Butler decided to keep the scoring ticking over for or two working alone, but he disappeared as soon as he tried to accelerate. Rashid Khan seemed to have dragged one a bit smaller, but as the Butler came back to try to pull it, the ball rolled out and took his off stump.
Disappointing start individually and for the team as the Royal family suffered a nine-wicket defeat.
Verdict: 4/10
Mark Wood, The Chennai Super Kings Bowling 4-0-49-0, Ul. N/A
The forest was the only England player who played to start with a win! He was part of the Chennai side to record a brilliant victory over the Mumbai on Saturday, and the fast bowler was impressed with the atmosphere at the wankhede stadium.
Mark wood was amazed by the atmosphere as his Chennai super kings claimed an incredible win on his debut IPL
The result may be just what he was after, but everything went according to plan for the tree with the ball. He started well enough, but after the first fix, it took a bit of punishment as he tried to nail his Yorkers the end of the match and paid for it.
However, wood is hoping to remedy that when Chennai take on KKR in the first home game of the season on Tuesday.
Verdict: 4/10
The other eight representatives of England had to do this during the first round of fixtures.
Alex Hales was perhaps the most surprising omission, but as Sunrisers thumped Rajasthan on Monday, he and Chris Jordan will probably have to wait a little longer before getting his chance.
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Delhi Daredevils preferred to Colin Munro to Jason Roy at the top of the order, but the new Zealander has made only four, maybe giving Roy hope to find in their game in Rajasthan on Wednesday.
Liam Plunkett may come in in Delhi, his late signing meant he was never to claim the match against kings XI Punjab.
Tom Curran – the only Englishman in the Kolkata knight riders and watched his side overcome RZB and better work than Moeen Alinot included in the CBR SI, in the opposition dugout.
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Finally, Sam Billings , at least, enjoy the result of his CSK team-mates claimed a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in game one. He and wood will join England teammate in the next few days after David Willey agreed Chennai on Monday.
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