Chennai Super Kings will be aiming to win their next game against Mumbai Indians as they look to stay mathematically in the race for the playoffs. However, Mumbai Indians will be determined to eliminate any hopes of MS Dhoni's team as they look to near a berth in the knockout stages of IPL 2020 but there are some fitness concerns over Rohit Sharma.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings is a mouth-watering clash for many cricket enthusiasts not just in India but around the world. It will be the battle between Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, two of the finest captains India have ever had in limited-overs cricket. Sadly, the circumstances around Chennai Super Kings heading into the contest in Sharjah has toned down the build-up. MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings are at the bottom of the table and although they are still in this contest mathematically, they will be eliminated. That will bring to an end a proud record of Chennai Super Kings where they have qualified for the play-offs in every edition that they have featured in.
There are a couple of fitness concerns for the Mumbai Indians side heading into the match. Rohit Sharma was unwell following the game against Kings XI Punjab and many will be hoping that he regains full fitness. A win for Mumbai Indians will take them one step closer to the playoffs. However, if they lose the game, then it gives all the bottom teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to barge in through the door and take the fourth or even potentially the third spot.
Head-to-head encounters
Total matches played - 29
Won by Mumbai Indians - 17
Won by Chennai Super Kings - 12
Last five encounters
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2020, Abu Dhabi - Result: Chennai Super Kings won by five wickets
A fantastic fielding effort contrasted that with the sloppy work of Mumbai Indians, saw Chennai Super Kings break their losing streak against Rohit Sharma’s side in grand style. Saurabh Tiwary and Hardik Pandya were looking in dangerous form but two brilliant catches by Faf du Plessis in the same over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja helped Chennai Super Kings restrict Mumbai Indians to 162/9. Although CSK lost Murali Vijay and Shane Watson cheaply, Ambati Rayudu and Faf du Plessis smashed fifties. Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja struck cameos as Chennai Super Kings got over the line with four balls to spare.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 final, Hyderabad – Result: Mumbai Indians won by one run
It was a pulsating encounter that ebbed and flowed. Mumbai Indians were in trouble at the start of the final with Deepak Chahar taking 3/26. However, Kieron Pollard stepped up to the plate and smashed 41 as Mumbai Indians reached 149/8. In response, Chennai Super Kings started poorly but Shane Watson kept the fight going, smashing 80 off 59 balls with four sixes. His run-out meant Chennai Super Kings needed two runs off one ball. Shardul Thakur was on strike. Lasith Malinga bowled the perfect slower ball and Thakur was trapped LBW. Mumbai Indians had once again stolen a final which they should have lost and history was created.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019 Qualifier 1, Chennai – Result: Mumbai Indians won by six wickets
On a slow, low pitch, Chennai Super Kings found the going tough. MS Dhoni was the only batsman who looked at ease as he smashed 37 off 29 balls. Aided by Ambati Rayudu’s 42, Chennai Super Kings managed to reach 131/4. Suryakumar Yadav blasted 71 and put the match firmly in Mumbai’s grasp as they won the game comfortably.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Chennai – Result: Mumbai Indians won by 46 runs
Mumbai Indians were in fine form in IPL 2019 and it showed in their dominance of Chennai Super Kings in Chepauk. Rohit Sharma blasted 67 off 48 balls and he was well supported by Hardik Pandya and Evin Lewis. In response, Lasith Malinga’s 4/37 and two wickets apiece from Jasprit Bumrah and Krunal Pandya bowled Chennai Super Kings out for 109, thus giving Mumbai Indians victory.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai – Result: Mumbai Indians won by 37 runs
Suryakumar Yadav was in fine form as he smashed 59 but the Pandya brothers stole the show, with Krunal smashing 42 and Hardik hitting 25 off just eight balls. Chasing 171, Only Kedar Jadhav showed some fight as he hit 58 but Hardik Pandya took three wickets along with Lasith Malinga as Mumbai Indians dominated the match.
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