Chennai Super Kings will look to keep their momentum as they take on Mumbai Indians in an electrifying clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The highly-anticipated MI vs CSK clash in IPL 2024 will start at 7.30 OM IST.
Although coming off a win against KKR, Chennai Super Kings have a lot riding on this game. They have lost both the away games that they have played this season against SRH and DC.
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That being there newly appointed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will be wary of Mumbai Indians at their home, who are coming off two stellar wins at this venue. Losing the toss and made to bat first, Ruturaj Gaikwad relayed the importance of the game. The captain added that an all-around performance is extremely crucial with two important points up for grabs.
“Would have bowled first, something we can’t control. Need to do well in all three departments. This is the beauty of IPL. always fluctuating. Good contest for both teams, two teams up for grabs. Team playing better will win. Pathirana comes in for Theekshana, that’s the only change.” said Ruturaj Gaikwad.
In a major boost for the Chennai Super Kings Matheesha Pathirana has come back after missing the last two outings with injury.
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman