MI vs CSK Match Preview
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have provided the team with a solid start in the previous two matches, and the same level of performance is anticipated from them in the upcoming game. The team's overall batting has shown significant improvement. Suryakumar Yadav showcased excellent form against RCB by scoring 52 runs from just 19 deliveries. He, along with Tim David and Romario Shepherd, can contribute crucial runs during the death overs.
With Tilak Varma also displaying good form, MI currently possesses a plethora of match-winners in their playing eleven. Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul on Thursday, propelling him to the top of the list of leading wicket-takers this season. He has been well-supported by Gerald Coetzee and Akash Madhwal. However, spin bowling appears to be a weak point for MI as Mohammad Nabi and Shreyas Gopal are yet to find their rhythm.
Shivam Dube and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been in exceptional form, both scoring a half-century. However, they will need to step up their game as they face their toughest challenge of the season. Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra have high expectations but have yet to prove their worth with both bat and ball.
In Mumbai, we believe that both Rachin Ravindra and Daryll Mitchell will thrive with the ball coming onto the bat.
When it comes to bowling, Mustafizur Rahman is the key player for CSK. With 9 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 14.22, he has been impressive. Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur will provide support in the seam department.
In terms of spin, Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana took 4 wickets in the last match and could play a crucial role once again at the Wankhede.
The truth is that while CSK has a strong batting lineup to challenge the Mumbai Indians, their bowling department is a bit unstable.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to be warm and humid with temperatures of around 30 degrees.
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium has already seen a couple of high-scoring matches this season. The average first-inning score in the last 2 matches played here is around 200 and that is what the team batting first will aim for.
The pitch is likely to play the same throughout the match. If anything, it actually becomes a bit better to bat as the game progresses. There is a good amount of bounce and pace for the batsmen to work with. The bowlers, especially the seamers, will need to be spot-on with their line and length.
Notable stats
Rohit Sharma: Time to Shine?
Rohit Sharma has the best record against CSK among all the batsmen from Mumbai Indians. Sharma has scored 791 runs against them at a strike rate of 125.55. His knocks include 7 half-centuries.
Team News
Vishnu Vinod from the Mumbai Indians has been ruled out for the remainder of the season and Harvik Desai has been named as his replacement. Updates are also awaited on the niggle that Ajinkya Rahane picked up in the match against KKR.
MI vs CSK Probable 11
MI Playing 11
- Rohit Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (Wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gerald Coetzee
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Akash Madhwal
CSK Playing 11
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Daryl Mitchell
- MS Dhoni (Wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Tushar Deshpande
- Shivam Dube
- Shradul Thakur
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Mumbai Indians. While the Chennai Super Kings are one of the toughest opponents in the league, their record against MI hasn’t been the best. Also, Mumbai has historically played well at the Wankhede, winning 50 matches at the venue, making them the most successful team on that ground.
Top Picks
Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav was in brilliant form during the last match as he smashed a half-century in only 17 deliveries, which was his fastest ever in T20 cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah has picked up 10 wickets this season at an average of 11.90 and a strike rate of 12.00.
Ravindra Jadeja: One of the most prolific all-rounders, Jadeja has picked up 4 wickets this season and has also scored 84 runs.
MI vs CSK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: I Kishan
Batters: R Sharma, S Yadav (C), R Gaikwad, S Dube, R Ravindra
All-rounders: R Jadeja (VC), R Shepherd
Bowlers: J Bumrah, M Rahman, G Coetzee
