Sights and sounds of CLT20

The opening Champions League T20 encounter between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday at the Uppal Stadium was a breathtaking encounter. Despite the absence of the home T20 side, Sunrisers Hyderabad, the crowd flocked in huge numbers to catch a glimpse of the stars. And they got their money’s worth as they witnessed a roller coaster ride throughout the match. While Ashish Nehra’s impeccable line and length put KKR in deep trouble initially, Andre Russell’s powerful hitting ensured that that the Knights marched home with six balls to spare. The fans were dressed either in yellow or purple jerseys, indicating the club they owed allegiance to. There was glitz and glamour among the crowd as Dhoni’s wife Sakshi and Suresh Raina’s wife Poorna enjoying the match together.