With the constant downpour in Lucknow, MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) shook hands with LSG to share a solitary point. However, the side now gears up for a massive challenge in the form of arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, May 6.
Both sides lock horns in match 49 of the ongoing IPL 2023. While CSK are looking for a victory having lost two out of their previous three games, MI have a winning momentum. Regarded as the ‘El Clasico’ of IPL, CSK won the first battle in the ongoing edition on April 8. Rohit Sharma and Co. will be gunning to avoid a second straight defeat against CSK and obtain a comprehensive win away from home.
CSK vs MI Match Details
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 49, IPL 2023
Venue – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time: Saturday, May 6, 3:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
CSK vs MI Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its arid surface assisting the spinners. With this, the spinners will look to make the most from the pitch and restrict the rival team from scoring big. A score between 160-180 will be competitive and either skipper winning the toss will prefer chasing at this venue.
CSK vs MI Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Arshad Khan
CSK vs MI Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Devon Conway:
In the nine matches played, Conway has maintained his purple patch as he has collected 414 runs, lacing it with five half-centuries at an impressive average of 59.14. Conway will look to come all guns blazing against the arch-rivals and produce another fine knock.
Probable best bowler
Ravindra Jadeja:
The star all-rounder has been lethal with the ball especially after the powerplay overs. In addition to this, Jadeja will look to use the pitch conditions to his advantage and get the required breakthroughs. In the previous game against LSG, Jadeja was successful in his three overs as he helped get a scalp and gave mere 11 runs at an economy 3.66. A similar performance will be expected from the star all-rounder in the forthcoming game against Mumbai.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win the clash.
