CSK vs MI Preview – Home team Chennai face confident Mumbai

It will be the clash of the Titans when Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians in the ‘El Classico’ of the ongoing Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army, who won the first leg of the blockbuster contest with quite ease earlier this season, will have their work cut out against the in-form five-time champions this time around.

Chennai’s loyal home supporters at the Chepauk will be hoping that their side can regain their form in the upcoming encounter after losing two of their last three matches, including a washed-out game against Lucknow Super Giants.

Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians are looking in ominous touch and will have their sight set on revenge when they clash against their arch-rivals at the Chepauk on Friday, May 6. The five-time champions have set the record books straight with back-to-back run chases in excess of 200 runs in their last two outings. They are looking like an unstoppable force at the moment despite the iffy performances of the pacers this season.

Pitch and conditions

The last match at this venue turned out to a high-scoring thriller as the team batting second manage to chase down a target of 201 runs on the final delivery of the match. The surface at Chepauk has traditionally favoured the slower bowlers, however, teams have preferred to bat first after winning the toss in this year’s tournament.

Venue details: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

Last T20 match at the venue: CSK- 200/4 (20 overs) PBKS- 201/6 (20 overs)

Probable playing XI for Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians:

Chennai Super Kings

CSK’s young bowling unit, especially the pace department has been a bit erratic in the 16th edition of the tournament. However, the batters are in tremendous form this season, and they have found a match-winner in hard-hitting all-rounder Shivam Dube.

Mumbai Indians

Even though Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma is struggling with the bat in IPL 2023, the other batters are doing more than enough for their side to make up for Rohit’s poor form. Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form is a massive shot in the arm for the Men in Gold, along with the muscular presence of Cameron Green and Tim David.