IPL 2024 – Match 29: MI vs CSK Match Preview, Playing XI, Players to Watch, Key Stats
Mumbai Indians have had the upper hand against Chennai Super Kings, boasting a 20-16 lead in 36 IPL meetings
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced each other in 36 matches in the IPL. In these 36 games, Chennai has won 16 while Mumbai has the lead with 20 wins.
On a night at Wankhede Stadium, chasing a total is always a better option than defending it because of the small dimensions of the ground, and with dew settling in, it becomes impossible to defend at Wankhede.
Mumbai Indians, after losing three games in a row, is slowly coming back to its own with two consecutive wins. The return of Suryakumar Yadav has ensured Mumbai goes into the match with a near-full-strength side.
Chennai Super Kings is coming into this game after a near-perfect game against Kolkata, even though it came in different conditions. But it should instil confidence in them before the marquee clash.
Match Details:
- Date: 14 April 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MI vs CSK Probable Playing XI
Mumbai Indian Probable Playing XI
Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Maheesh
Theekshana/Mateesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Mumbai Indian Probable Playing XI
Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Cotezee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Mashaal
Impact Player: Suryakumar Yadav
Key Batters to Watch for MI vs CSK
Ajinkya Rahane
At his home ground, Rahane is probably Chennai’s most important player because of his ability to handle the back-of-length pace bowling with ease.
Rohit Sharma
The former skipper of the Mumbai side has an asset to his side with the brand of cricket he plays in the power play. Against Chennai too, his team will hope he provides them a blistering start in the power play.
Key Bowlers to Watch for MI vs CSK
Akash Madhwal
Madhwal is another talent coming up from Mumbai’s scouting academy. Madhwal is someone who becomes incredibly difficult to handle if his ball starts to skid.
Tushar Deshpande
Deshpande is starting to come good now. He takes the new ball and also bowls in the death overs for CSK. He will have to be at his best because Mumbai tends to set up games in the power play, while Tim David and Hardik Pandya in the end overs make him pay if he gets off the mark.
