Mumbai Indians moved to a brand new ground today. Yes, Mumbai now has two cricket stadiums that dwarf anything to be found in England. Another change was that the cheerleaders were demurely covered up so as not to further offend local politicians. But there was still no Tendulkar, Harbhajan was suspended for losing his temper with Sreesanth in the last game, and there was still no win.

The bowlers set up the win for the Chargers. RP Singh, in particular, with 2-15 off his 4 overs, was very economical. With a target of only 155 to chase, you might have thought that the Chargers would take it easy. But if you did then you would have reckoned without Adam Gilchrist. He reached his century off just 42 balls, and ended up with 109 off 48, including nine 4s and ten 6s. At the other end Laxman had little to do except give his partner the strike and admire. When Gilly reached his hundred Herschelle Gibbs, recently arrived from South Africa to join the Chargers, could be seem making “we’re not worthy” signs from the dugout.

In the end, a 10 wicket win. The Chargers are on their way at last. There will doubtless be dancing in the streets in Hyderabad at last. But the gloom over Mumbai is getting ever deeper.