Jasprit Bumrah | Source: X.com
Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings in the 29th match of the IPL 2024. This is the highly anticipated game, commonly known as the IPL’s El Clásico. On Sunday (April 14), both teams will compete in a blockbuster match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Chennai Super Kings have won three of their five games. The Mumbai Indians are back on track after winning their last two games. CSK are ranked 3rd while MI is at 7th position.
Mumbai Indians were full of confidence in their last game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and they won by seven wickets, their second of the season. On the other hand, defending champions CSK are coming off a victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, are presently third in the points standings with six points. CSK will be seeking to bring their A-game to the pitch in their upcoming match against archrival Mumbai Indians.
MI and CSK are the two most successful teams of the tournament winning five trophies each under the leadership of Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni respectively.
This is the first time in el clasico history that both will not come out for toss.
This match will unearth a new era of this rivalry with new faces taking the lead.
Wankhede Stadium Analysis
Wankhede Stadium is well-known as a batter-friendly environment. The pitch remains steady throughout the competition, and the narrow boundaries allow for multiple run-scoring opportunities. Furthermore, the presence of dew gives an advantage to the team batting second. As a result, the team that wins the toss will normally choose to field first.
MI vs CSK: Top Three Players You Can Pick in Your Fantasy Team
Ruturaj Gaikwad
The CSK captain halted his bad run of form by hitting a match-winning fifty against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game. Gaikwas has a good record over the last two IPL seasons and is expected to provide another strong effort versus Mumbai. Ruturaj made 70 runs in his final two innings against Mumbai, including 40 at Wankhede Stadium in the IPL 2023.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma in Action | Source: X.com
The former Mumbai Indians skipper made 38 runs in his recent match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, continuing his excellent start for Mumbai in the IPL 2024. Rohit has four 30-plus knocks this season and is poised to reach his first fifty in the forthcoming game. He has scored 791 runs in 31 innings against Chennai, including seven fifties.
Jasprit Bumrah
He is undoubtedly the world’s best T20 bowler and testament of the same is reflected by his extraordinary performance each game. His ability to take wickets at any point in the game makes him the ultimate wicket-taker. He presently has the purple cap, having taken 10 wickets in five matches. His toe-crushing yorkers are the trend this season.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ruturaj Gaikwad are ideal choices for your captain and Vice-captain.
Wankhede is all set to host their arch-rivals Chennai and the quest for the 6th title is on for both the teams.
