Mumbai Indians, who have been losing their opening IPL encounter since 2013, continued to do so this season too as they went down to Chennai Super Kings by four wickets here on Sunday.

Riding on half-centuries by opener Rachin Ravindra (65 not out off 45 balls) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (26-ball 53), CSK chased down the 156-run target with five balls to spare. Gaikwad’s innings was laced with six fours and three sixes, while Ravindra smashed two fours and four sixes. Wrist spinner Vignesh Puthur claimed three wickets on debut for MI.