MS Dhoni | Source: X.com
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is all set for the most awaited battle when the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) square off in the 29th game on Sunday, April 14 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
After winning two consecutive home matches against DC and RCB, Mumbai Indians have managed to put their sluggish start in the IPL behind them, and they will now look to maintain their momentum against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings. So far, they have played five games, winning two and losing three, and are presently ranked seventh in the IPL 2024 points standings.
In contrast, the visiting Chennai Super Kings, who had defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders at home after two straight losses, would need to play at their very best to prevail in Mumbai. With three victories and two defeats in their five games thus far, they are presently ranked third in the IPL 2024 points standings.
It’s the EL Clasico of IPL a battle that every fan is glued to their screen to witness. Here are some records that could be broken in the match –
Ishan Kishan Nears 2500-Run Mark in IPL
Ishan Kishan | Source: X.com
India’s young dynamite opener Ishan Kishan made his debut for Gujarat Lions in 2016. Later He joined Mumbai Indians. He has played 96 matches as of now and has hit 2485 runs to his name. Kishan is 15 shy of reaching 2500 runs in IPL.
Hardik Pandya Eyes 2500 IPL runs
Hardik Pandya | Source: X.com
Mumbai Indians Skipper Hardik Pandya has been in constant limelight after he was appointed the captain replacing Rohit. The glimpse of old Hardik was finally witnessed in the last game against RCB. Hardik Pandya (2438) needs another sixty-two runs to reach 2500 runs in IPL.
MS Dhoni Nears 250 Sixes
MS Dhoni One-Handed Six | Source: X.com
CSK Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not been able to spend much time in the middle as the openers and middle order are doing their work perfectly. But fans are always in wait to see the big man smashing sixes. He is reaching a landmark, MS Dhoni (242) needs another eight sixes to reach 250 sixes in the IPL.
The two most successful teams have their captains changed for the first time with no Rohit or Dhoni coming for the toss. The New Era of their rivalry will witness this New Chapter.
