IPL 2018, MI vs CSK: A day to remember for uncapped players
The opening match of IPL 2018 featured as many as five uncapped players. This match provided ample opportunities for these players to showcase their talent and they grabbed it with both hands.
Whenever the situation was tough, the youngsters stepped up and helped their team come out on top. As the motto of the IPL says "Where talent meets opportunity", plenty of opportunities was available for these talented players and they made the most of it.
We look at the impressive performances from these five uncapped players.
#1 Krunal Pandya
The uncapped superstar of Mumbai Indians, the ever-so-consistent, Krunal Pandya stepped up again when the situation demanded. Coming in to bat in the 15th over when Mumbai were scoring at under 8 runs an over, he played a vital knock.
Krunal hit the IPL debutant Mark Wood for two boundaries and a six in the 19th over and ended up with an unbeaten 22-ball 41 which was crucial for Mumbai Indians to reach a defendable total.