CSK vs MI: The Chennai Super Kings have qualified for the playoffs yet again. They’ve played the tournament 10 times & made it to the top 4 every single time. While that’s a jaw-dropping stat, Dhoni’s men have always struggled against the Mumbai Indians. The first leg this year saw Mumbai ending CSK’s three-match winning streak. However, this time the ‘Clash Of The Titans’ is all set to happen at Chennai’s home turf where beating them is almost a supernatural ask. They’ve lost 3 games this season, all away from home. At Chepauk, though, ‘the Whistle-Podu legion’ has won all 5.
STRIKE THEM EARLY
Chennai’s 1st defeat this season was against Mumbai where the top order was dismissed early. The Super Kings were reduced to 3/33 & could only manage 133/8 after 20 overs. The target then was 171. Against RCB, more damage was done. CSK lost their first 4 wickets for a mere 28 & missed that game narrowly, thanks to an MSD special. The batsmen are prone to errors in the beginning & Mumbai will certainly look to pounce on every single opportunity.
STAT: Chennai have the lowest highest score in this year’s IPL. Their highest score this season – 176/4 against Hyderabad.
MUMBAI HAVE THEM REELING MOST OF THE TIMES
CSK have a winning percentage of at least 60 with the other teams. Against Mumbai, the winning % drops to 44. Mumbai always tend to give them the blues, perhaps. In the last 6 meetings, MI have won 5 & lost only 1. The Indians are placed 3rd on the table after 10 games & will look to consolidate on a rather, decent start. They were beaten by RR in their most recent encounter and now travel to Chennai’s fortress to challenge the defending champions. A win here for the men in blue will most certainly guarantee them a playoffs spot but a defeat could interest the other predators lurking around. Can they stop Chennai’s winning spree at home?
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MATCH DETAILS
Where: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
When: 26th April 2019
Kick-Off Time: 8:00 PM IST
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Mumbai is the only team to have a better H2H record against CSK at Chepauk. They’ve travelled to Chennai 6 times & won 4. The last time Mumbai won at the MA Chidambaram stadium, a certain Ambati Rayudu was on the blue side & helped his then franchise to a 6-wicket win
| Overall | At Chepauk | |||
| Matches played | 27 | Matches played | 6 | |
| Chennai | 12 | Chennai | 2 | |
| Mumbai | 15 | Mumbai | 4 | |
PITCH CONDITIONS
Although the teams defending have a better record at Chepauk, CSK have opted to chase on 3 occasions this season & have managed to do it convincingly. The highest score on this ground has been 176/4 this season. The turf here welcomed RCB & KKR to absolute shockers. The red team were outdone by the turn, managing only 70 while the Knights went down after posting a mediocre 108 in 20 overs. What must the captains do after winning the toss? If the pitch is as good as it was in the game & holds true, the skipper who wins the toss should field first.
| Pitch Conditions at Chepauk | |
| Matches Played | 54 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 32 |
| Matches won batting 2nd | 21 |
| Highest score recorded | 246/5 by CSK vs RR |
| Lowest score recorded | 70 by RCB vs CSK |
TEAM NEWS
Ben Cutting can come in as a floater but MI have got too many batting options at the top. Get in a bowler instead? Jason Behrendorff is the likely replacement. Beuran Hendricks who’s come in as a replacement for Alzarri Joseph will join the team at Chennai but is likely to spend his time on the sidelines for this game.
Harbhajan Singh plays at home. The bowlers have done their bit & the top-order responded beautifully against a tough SRH bowling unit. CSK will remain unchanged.
EXPECTED PLAYING XI
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir
MUMBAI INDIANS
Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Surya Kumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Jason Behrendorff, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah
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