CSK vs MI Live Updates: A strong batting line-up for CSK

CSK face a healthy selection conundrum for the opening slot with one among the two Kiwis, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, set to partner skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top. The middle order is set to feature the likes of Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Hooda and Vijay Shankar, followed by Dhoni and Jadeja.

CSK vs MI LIVE Score: Suryakumar to lead MI

MI will also be without regular skipper Pandya for this clash as the India all-rounder serves a one-match ban for the team’s slow over-rate in their final league match last year. But for a team which has no dearth of leadership options, MI will have India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav leading them in their tournament opener and important away clash.

CSK vs MI LIVE Updates: Bumrah’s absence big loss for MI!

On the other hand, the absence of India bowling spearhead Bumrah could be acutely felt in the MI ranks as the right-arm pacer remains on a comeback trail from a back-related issue which has kept him sidelined so far this year. Bumrah is expected to miss the initial stages of this IPL and his absence will leave MI without their lethal weapon in the death overs, presenting the management with a headache to work with other options and strategies.

CSK vs MI LIVE Updates: 3 big records Dhoni will target-

1.) MS Dhoni has scored a whopping 4,669 runs for Chennai Super Kings. He needs just 19 runs more to become the highest run-getter for the side in IPL history.

2.) Already the most successful wicketkeeper in the IPL history, Dhoni needs 10 more dismissals to become the first player to reach 200 dismissals as a wicket-keeper in the tournament.

3.) A half-century in this IPL would make MS Dhoni the oldest wicket-keeper in the T20 league’s history to reach the 50-run mark in a single innings.

CSK vs MI LIVE Updates: CSK bank on spin attack!

Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, when the two sides face each other in their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener.

CSK vs MI LIVE: No Hardik, no Bumrah!

While Chennai Super Kings will be playing with a full-strength squad, Mumbai Indians will not have their captain Hardik Pandya and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the game. Hardik will be serving a one-match ban for slow over-rate offence in IPL 2024, while Bumrah is currently recovering from a back injury.

Welcome folks!

Hello everyone, welcome to the ‘El Clasico’ of the Indian Premier League. Two most successful franchises and also arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians face each other in their campaign opener. Stay connected to this space for the live score and updates related to the game.