Mumbai Indians thrash Chennai in IPL opener

South Africa T20 specialist Richard Levi made an instant impression with his six-hitting prowess as Mumbai Indians thrashed defending champions Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets, in the opening match of the fifth edition of Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians batsman Richard Levi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2012 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Photo/Vijayanand Gupta

Chasing a modest target of 113, Levi who has recently scored the fastest T20 International century set the tone as he clobbered the CSK bowlers to race away to a fine 50 with six fours and three sixes on IPL debut.