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In the much-anticipated clash of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in what's dubbed the El Clasico of the tournament. The blockbuster encounter is scheduled for Sunday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
The atmosphere at Wankhede on Sunday night is buzzing with anticipation: will the stands be a sea of blue or a flood of yellow? The chance of Mumbai Indian fans being outnumbered at their home ground looms. Expect a packed stadium with electrifying energy.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming praises the competitive rivalry between the teams, both five-time champions. He emphasizes cricket's priority over hype when MI and CSK clash, highlighting the teams' disciplined approach and love for the game.
With big hitters like Bumrah, Yadav, Kishan, and Sharma, Mumbai Indians are confident in their home advantage. However, CSK's Rahane, Thakur, Deshpande, and Dube, along with the iconic MS Dhoni, pose a formidable challenge.
Fleming acknowledges Dhoni's massive influence, noting the overwhelming support CSK receives away from home. The team sees it as an honor and a source of pride.
Pitch Report:
The Wankhede pitch, having hosted three games so far, has shown a tendency to favor batsmen with scores consistently crossing 190 in recent matches. Seamers got some help initially, but the surface has flattened, promising a high-scoring battle.
Fantasy Picks:
In the Dream11 lineup, consider stars like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, and Hardik Pandya. For wicket-keepers, Ishan Kishan and MS Dhoni are solid choices. The bowling lineup should include Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman, and impactful all-rounders.
Probable XIs:
MI is likely to feature Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, and Akash Madhwal. Suryakumar Yadav could make an impact from the bench.
On the other side, CSK's probable XI includes Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande, and Maheesh Theekshana, with Shivam Dube as a potential impact substitute.
The Clash:
MI, after a slow start, has found form with consecutive wins at home, while CSK, with a strong record, seeks its first away victory. Suryakumar Yadav's resurgence adds firepower to MI, while CSK relies on Gaikwad and Dube's consistent performances.
Key Insights:
In 36 matches, MI lead the head-to-head record against CSK with a score of 20-16. At Wankhede Stadium, MI leads 7-4. Last year, CSK won both home and away contests.
- Suryakumar Yadav averages nearly 60 with a strike rate of 206.40 at Wankhede since 2023 but has managed only two fifties in 14 innings against CSK.
Injuries: Both teams have a clean bill of health, with all players available. Matheesha Pathirana may not play for CSK.
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