However, the discom restored the supply and gave the HCA a day’s time to clear the dues, failing which power supply to the stadium will be cut off from Saturday.
In a video shared on the official social media handle of the IPL, Hussey said that the crowd at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium will be roaring to see MS Dhoni batting.
Looking to make an impact against his former team, Pandya opened the bowling and Wriddhiman Saha (19) slapped a wide ball through the off-side to begin GT's campaign with a boundary.
A day ahead of the first match, a photo with all the captains, and a vice-captain posing with the trophy was posted on official X handle of the Indian Premiere League.
With 17 days left for the IPL, Dhoni linked up with the Chennai Super Kings team after guiding them to their fifth IPL title last season following their 5-wicket victory against Gujarat Giants.
Pandya's youthful leadership template will meet its match in Dhoni's time-tested improvisations as defending champions Gujarat Titans clash with eternal title contenders CSK in the IPL opener on Friday
Megastars Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit have been IPL's driving force in the past 15 seasons, getting the cricket crazy Indian fans hooked on the event for nearly two months every year
With the 41-year-old four-time IPL-winning skipper set to retire for the final time soon, CSK are desperately looking for someone to take charge of the team and Styris believes Stokes is that man.