Lucknow produced a blistering start against Chennai in a Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Chennai won the toss and opted to field. Lucknow opened with English and Mitchell Marsh, but it was English who immediately took charge against the Chennai attack.
Striking boundaries and sixes at will, English brought up his half-century off just 17 balls, putting the bowlers under sustained pressure.
Marsh, who scored 10 off 10 balls, was dismissed after offering a catch off Kamboj’s bowling. At the end of the powerplay, Lucknow were 91 for 1, setting up a strong platform.
