Chennai Super Kings won the previous encounter between the two teams in Wankhede Stadium. CSK will be coming into the game after two losses and a no result in their previous three games. While Mumbai Indians on the other hand are on a two-game winning streak leading into the marquee clash. Here is all you need to know before the CSK vs MI clash.
The hosts Chennai Super Kings will look to get back to winning ways against their arch-rivals, Mumbai Indians. CSK has been consistent with the bat during the season. Their bowling has been a major cause of their losses this season, especially their fast bowling. CSK will be delighted with the return of Deepak Chahar in the previous game. Even though Chahar went for runs and could not pick a wicket in his last game, they would feel that his addition could end their problems in the bowling department.
Mumbai Indians have found great form with the bat in recent games. In their last 4 games, they have scored 200 plus score thrice. In their last game, Ishan Kishan too found some runs. Kishan had 75 runs in just 41 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav also found form in the last few games and scored 66 runs in just 31 balls.
CSK vs MI Match Details
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 49, IPL 2023
Venue:
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 6, 3:30 PM
CSK vs MI Pitch Report
The pitch at Chidambaram traditionally over the years used to favour the spinners and offer a low scoring more often than not. But this season there have been some high-scoring games at the venue. In the four games played here three games have seen the team batting first score more than 170 runs. In the last game played here, CSK batted first and scored 200 and still could not defend the total. The reason for these high scores could be teams having extra batters due to the impact player rule. The pitch is still expected to be spin-friendly so the captain who wins the toss could choose to bat first considering it will be easier to defend a par total here.
CSK vs MI Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arshad Khan
CSK vs MI Probable best performers
Probable best batter
Devon Conway:
Devon Conway currently is in the race for the orange cap and has scored 414 runs in 10 games so far. In the last game, he played at their home ground he top-scored with 92 runs in just 52 balls. He has been in great touch with the bat and will look to get another big knock under his belt against the Mumbai Indians.
Probable best bowler
Piyush Chawla:
The veteran leg-spinner has found success in this season of the Indian Premier League as he is the highest wicket-taker for the Mumbai Indians. Piyush Chawla will be expected to make a great impact in the ‘El Classico’ of the IPL on a pitch that is expected to assist spinners.
CSK vs MI Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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