Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) are essentially the most profitable groups within the historical past of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having received 5 titles every. Nevertheless, each side are going by means of a latest droop, failing to qualify for the playoffs final season, and presently sit within the backside half of the factors desk. Whereas MI are seventh with six factors, CSK sit all-time low with simply two wins thus far. CSK beat MI when the 2 sides met earlier this season, however that win got here underneath the management of Ruturaj Gaikwad.
With Gaikwad dominated out for the remainder of the season, CSK icon MS Dhoni has stepped in as captain. In two matches, he has received one and misplaced as many video games.
Forward of the sport in opposition to MI on Sunday, Dhoni was seen having some banter with former CSK pacer Deepak Chahar, who’s now a part of the workforce in blue.
In a viral video, Dhoni may be seen chasing Chahar with a bat in his hand. It appears that evidently Chahar should have mentioned one thing hilarious to Dhoni.
Making merry with Namma Cherry! #MIvCSK #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/Ooevfs9Img
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 19, 2025
Forward of the match, MI spinner Mitchell Santner mentioned a “good wicket” may be anticipated for Sunday’s contest after they performed on a sluggish turner in opposition to SRH right here on Thursday.
“I do not truly take a look on the pitch however we all know how good Hyderabad are on flat wickets. I suppose there was an choice to make it barely slower and I believed our bowlers did an ideal job. Such as you mentioned, taking tempo off onto the wicket, utilizing the scale a bit bit,” he mentioned.
“Unsure what it should play like (in opposition to Chennai) however we converse as a unit, adapting as quick as we will. Historically, it’s a superb wicket so whether it is like that, it is (about) getting out and in of overs.
“Whether it is like that, we all know how you can bowl after which whether it is flat, just like the Bangalore (RCB) recreation, we all know that (too) – attempt to get out and in of overs. The one technique to sluggish groups down is wickets as we have seen this IPL,” he added.
Santner mentioned he wasn’t certain if fellow spinner Karn Sharma could be out there for the competition in opposition to CSK.
“He has received a few stitches in his hand. He is right here right now, I am unsure if he is bowling or if he is out there for tomorrow, nevertheless it seemed like a nasty little lower and it is a disgrace,” Santner mentioned.
(With PTI Inputs)
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