CSK vs MI tip-off XI: No place for Arjun Tendulkar Shokeen returns Santner to replace Theekshana
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Chennai Super Kings
on the other hand have lost their way a bit in the tournament in the last few games. Back-to-back defeats were followed by a shared point against Lucknow Super Giantsdue to rain. Similar to Mumbai Indianstheir bowling has let them down in the tournament. Tushar Deshpande despite being the leading wicket-taker for the side has gone at 11s this season. Mahesh Theekshna too has blown hot and cold. Mateesh Pathirana despite showing a lot of promise is yet to deliver a substantial performance.
Heres the tip-off ahead of the CSK vs MI match:
No place for Arjun Tendulkar
The left-arm seamer has had a mixed outing in his short IPL career so far. He was impressive in his first few games in the tournament however, against Punjab Kingsat the Wankhede, he was given a reality check. Against Gujarat Titans he bowled a couple of good overs however, was not used again. Arshad Khan was brought in place of him in the following game against the Rajasthan Royalswho bowled well. Arshads death bowling is a huge strength of his with his slower variations and a decent yorker.
Hrithik Shokeen in for Kumar Karthikeya
Chennai Super Kings has four left-handers in their top seven. On a wicket which assists spinners, he might be a handful. Rohit Sharmaand co. might be looking to add the off-spin of Shokeen into their bowling arsenal. In addition to his bowling, Shokeen also lengthens the batting order of the Mumbai Indians.
Mitchell Santner in for Maheesh Theekshana
The Sri Lankan mystery spinner could not make an impact in the tournament so far. He has been going at an economy state of 8.54 in the middle overs and picked up seven wickets. In addition to his mediocre bowling performances, Theekshna has put down quite a few catches in the tournament. Mitchell Santner who started the tournament did well. In the first leg against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Santner, bowled well by picking two wickets and restricting the Mumbai batters. He similar to Shokeen adds depth to the batting order and is an electric fielder.
CSK vs MI Predicted XI
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Mumbai Indians predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal
Impact player: Tristian Stubbs
Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane Shivam Dube Moeen Ali MS Dhoni (C&WK), Ravindra Jadeja Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 4:59 am