IPL in UAE! Fans head to Dubai International Cricket Stadium to watch the cricket

Cricket enthusiasts arrive to watch the first game of the second leg of IPL 2021 where Mumbai Indians playing against Chennai Super Kings at Dubai International cricket stadium. The 2021 tournament started in India on 9 April with Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by India captain Virat Kohli, getting the better of reigning champions Mumbai Indians.

Chennai Super Kings fan John Thoras and Mumbai Indians fan Praveen Saldanha arrive to watch the first game of the second leg of IPL 2021. The tournament was suspended in India on May 4 2021 amid rising cases of COVID-19 within the tournament, with a Sunrisers Hyderabad player testing positive before their match.

CSK fan Mohammad Ajas and MI fan Tony Joseph are all set for battle! There are 31 games left to play - 27 in the group stage, before the three knockout games and final between 10 and 15 October. The tournament moved from India to United Arab Emirates, where the entire 2020 edition was played.

Fans arrive at the stadium in high spirits. Matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Players arrive at the Dubai International Stadium. When the tournament was halted, 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals led the eight-team table, with three-time winners Chennai Super King second.

MS Dhoni captain of Chennai Super Kings and Kieron Pollard of Mumbai Indians. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bat.

A view of the stadium during the match. RCB, who are yet to win the tournament were third, while five-time winners Mumbai were fourth.

Trent Boult of Mumbai Indians celebrates the wicket of Faf du Plessis of Chennai Super Kings.

Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings hits a four during match.