CSK Seek Rare Double Over MI Before Key Home Run

It has been almost a month since Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) faced each other at the Wankhede stadium.

Interestingly, the pitch favored CSK’s strengths, and they won the match comfortably.

The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner caused damage with the ball, and Ajinkya Rahane’s impressive performance kickstarted his renaissance.

After 48 matches into the tournament, both teams are in a similar position. CSK has an extra point at their disposal, having played an additional game.

However, their recent form has been different from MI’s, who are riding high after chasing down targets of over 200 runs in their last two games.

Meanwhile, CSK has not won any of their last three matches.

CSK is in dire need of a win now, as they are not in a precarious position, but a fourth consecutive loss could trigger panic within the team with the competition for playoff spots becoming increasingly intense.

This match will mark the beginning of a home run for the four-time champions, as they play their next three games at Chepauk.

Winning all three matches will not be easy, despite their impressive home record.

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This season, they have already suffered two defeats at Chepauk, and their head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that they are still adjusting to the conditions, as they have not played there frequently in recent years.

Furthermore, the fact that the wickets have not assisted spinners as much as anticipated has further complicated matters.

The upcoming clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is expected to be a close contest.

CSK, who won against MI in their previous encounter, desperately need a win to improve their form and playoff chances.

Winning against MI at home has been a rare occurrence for CSK, and they would like to change that with some home advantage in terms of the pitch.

MI’s batting line-up has been performing well recently, with Suryakumar Yadav in good form and skipper Rohit Sharma looking to end his lean run.

However, there are doubts over the surface, as spinners haven’t dominated much at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The probable XI for CSK includes Mitchell Santner, who could replace Maheesh Theekshana.

CSK would want to get left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja to bowl to Suryakumar Yadav, who has struggled against left-arm spin in recent years.

MI might include Hrithik Shokeen to counter CSK’s left-handers. Piyush Chawla has a favourable matchup against Dhoni, Jadeja, and Rayudu, but he hasn’t done well against Rahane.

Ambati Rayudu has a good record against MI, while Rohit Sharma has struggled against Ravindra Jadeja.

The match is scheduled to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 6, with some rain expected on match day.

MS Dhoni, CSK’s captain, looked in great touch in the nets, and there have been calls for him to bat ahead of Ravindra Jadeja.