MI Vs CSK: Match Details
MI Vs CSK, IPL 2024’s El Clásico is finally here! Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a much-anticipated match, the 29th of the season.
The Venue: Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will roar with excitement on Sunday, April 14th, as these two IPL giants clash.
Current Form:
- CSK boasts a strong showing, winning 3 out of their last 5 encounters.
- MI is on a roll, having secured back-to-back victories.
Previous Encounters:
- MI vs RCB: Batting first, RCB set a target of 197. MI chased it down comfortably in 15.3 overs, thanks to Ishan Kishan’s 69 and Suryakumar Yadav’s 52. Jasprit Bumrah shone with a stellar bowling performance, taking 5 wickets.
- CSK vs KKR: CSK chose to bowl first and restricted KKR to a modest 138. They then chased it down in 17.4 overs with ease. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad led the way with an unbeaten 67.
MI Vs CSK: Weather/Pitch Report
There are going to be no clouds in the sky in Mumbai on April 14. The temperatures will be between 31 and 28 degrees Celsius. The humidity will increase from 33 per cent at 7 pm to 50 per cent at 11 pm IST.
Wankhede’s a dream for batsmen, with a pitch that favors scoring runs. However, both teams might prioritize chasing here. Pace bowlers can also exploit the wicket and find some swing early on.
MI Vs CSK: Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tim David, SA Yadav, Tilak Varma, HH Pandya (C), Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Romario Shepherd, G Coetzee, JJ Bumrah
Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, RD Gaikwad (C), Sameer Rizvi, Rachin Ravindra, S Dubey, RA Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, TU Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, M Theekshana
MI Vs CSK: Fantasy Captain/Vice- Captain Picks
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Ishan Kishan (WK, BAT): In red-hot form, Kishan has racked up 161 runs in just 5 innings. A must-consideration for your fantasy team!
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Shivam Dube (ALL): Dubey has been impressive with the bat, scoring a whopping 176 runs in 5 innings. He’s a strong captaincy contender for your fantasy team.
Bowling Pick:
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI, BOWL): Leading the MI attack, Bumrah boasts an excellent economy of 5.95 and has scalped 10 wickets. A top choice for your fantasy team’s captain.
Choosing Your Captain:
This match promises a thrilling contest between both teams. Here are some factors to consider when choosing your captain:
- Recent form: Shivam Dube and Ishan Kishan are in excellent batting form, while Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding with the ball.
- Playing position: In leagues with captaincy points based on runs scored or wickets taken, choosing a batsman or bowler who performs well historically at Wankhede Stadium can be a strategic move.
MI vs CSK: Top Fantasy Picks
Batsmen:
- Ishan Kishan (MI, WK, BAT): In blazing form, Kishan has amassed 161 runs in just 5 innings. An excellent choice for your batting position.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK, BAT): Leading the CSK batting attack, Gaikwad has scored a commendable 155 runs in 5 innings. A solid pick for your batting lineup.
All-Rounders:
- Shivam Dube (CSK, ALL): Dube has been impressive with both bat and ball, scoring 176 runs and contributing with his bowling. A strong contender for your all-rounder slot, potentially even your captain.
Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI, BOWL): The leader of the MI pace attack, Bumrah boasts an exceptional economy of 5.95 and has picked up 10 wickets. A top choice for your bowling attack and a strong captaincy candidate.
- Mustafizur Rahman (CSK, BOWL): CSK’s leading wicket-taker so far, Mustafizur Rahman has grabbed 9 wickets. A valuable addition to your bowling department.
- Gerald Coetzee (MI, BOWL): Bowling brilliantly for MI, Coetzee has taken 8 wickets. Consider him for your bowling lineup, especially if you need a budget-friendly option.
Dream11, Team 1, Small League & H2H
MI Vs CSK
Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman
Captain First-Choice: Suryakumar Yadav || Captain Second-Choice: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Hardik Pandya
Dream11, Team 2, Grand League
MI Vs CSK
Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman
Captain First-Choice: Ishan Kishan || Captain Second-Choice: Shivam Dube
Vice-captain First-Choice: Jasprit Bumrah || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja
Who Could Win?
Mumbai has a strong track record against Chennai, especially at home. Their batting firepower and the return of Jasprit Bumrah give them a clear edge in this matchup.
