IPL 2020 is kicking off in grand style with Mumbai Indians taking on the Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi on September 19. This is the marquee clash of IPL 2020 with Rohit Sharma's four-time IPL champions taking on MS Dhoni's three-time winners.
IPL 2020 is kicking off in grand style with Mumbai Indians taking on the Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi on September 19. This is the marquee clash of IPL 2020 with Rohit Sharma's four-time IPL champions taking on MS Dhoni's three-time winners. There are match-winners on both sides. Here, we look at the five players who might impact the result in the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash.
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His team fought off the coronavirus. His team had to cope with the absence of two stalwarts in Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh. Yet, they have remained calm and focus. That is the brilliance of MS Dhoni. His captaincy and his calmness is simply exemplarary. With the weight of international cricket off him, Dhoni might add a new dimension to his thinking, his captaincy and his batting. He might bat at No.4. If he stays on and blasts off towards the end, it will be sensational. Dhoni's captaincy and batting will determine the tone that Chennai Super Kings set in this IPL 2020. (Image credit: Twitter)
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He is the best opener in limited-overs cricket. Some rate his captaincy as better than Virat Kohli in the national side. He has won three out of the four IPL titles by beating Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni. That is the power of Rohit Sharma. His big-hitting and calculated captaincy will once again serve Mumbai Indians well if they have to overcome the 'oddity' factor. In 2020, make no mistake about it, Mumbai Indians are a determined lot thanks to Rohit Sharma. (Image credit: Twitter)
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He can take the entire pitch out of the equation. In the last couple of months, he has been plagued by injury. But, one look at the warm-ups and you can feel that Jasprit Bumrah is ready for giving it his all in IPL 2020. His ability to nail the yorkers and bowl tight lengths will serve Mumbai Indians even more considering the absence of Lasith Malinga. All hopes in the death overs are pinged on Bumrah. (Image credit: Twitter)
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Knowing Imran Tahir, his energy and enthusiasm even at the age of 40 is awe-inspiring. Last year, Imran Tahir was the leading wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2019. This year, with pitches in the UAE tending to favour spinners, his role increases tremendously. Chennai Super Kings will be banking on Tahir to keep Mumbai Indians' power-hitters quiet. If he does that, then Chennai Super Kings can win. (Image credit: Twitter)
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He has been plagued by injuries for the last couple of years. Yet, he remains a pivotal member of the Indian cricket team and of Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya has always hurt Chennai Super Kings with his cameos lower down the order and his bowling. On the decks in the UAE, he may struggle for penetration but Hardik Pandya has skills which might also him in these conditions. He will be the gun player for Mumbai Indians in this pivotal clash. (Image credit: Twitter)
