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As the El Classico of IPL is set to take centre stage on March 23 and Chennai Super Kings gear up to face the Mumbai Indians, individual matchups could dictate the game’s trajectory.
The teams met each other last time in IPL 2024 where the Yellow camp emerged as the winners. However, this time, after the auctions, the teams are revamped and ready to take on each other fresh.
Let's take a look at some of the key player battles that could decide the outcome of the grand battle.
1. MS Dhoni vs Trent Boult CriterionSelect Add Row Above Add Row Below Add Column Right Add Column Left Delete Row Delete Column Delete Table
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(MS Dhoni vs Trent Boult in IPL)
MS Dhoni has appeared strong against Trent Boult as the CSK finisher has smashed the Kiwi pacer at a 186.36 strike rate. Averaging at 41, Dhoni's dismissal rate is only 22.22% against Boult and hence, if Dhoni arrives late, Boult’s death-over woes against him could tilt the game. 2. Rohit Sharma vs Ravichandran Ashwin
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(Rohit Sharma vs Ravichandran Ashwin in IPL)
Ashwin has dismissed Rohit three times in 117 balls, but the MI veteran averages 35 against him. Ashwin’s carrom ball vs Rohit’s power-packed shots will test patience. If Rohit Sharma survives Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad and Sam Curran's spells, he can counter Ashwin with the bat and stay for long. Notably, the ex-MI skipper's strike rate of 89.74 against Ashwin hints a cautious approach. 3. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Trent Boult
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(Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Trent Boult in IPL)
Notably, CSK’s opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled against MI’s Trent Boult, falling to him three times in 26 balls. While Gaikwad can outwit Karn Sharma and Reece Topley , with Boult’s ability to swing the new ball, Gaikwad might be in trouble against him. MI might deploy Boult early to exploit Gaikwad’s shaky start at an average of 7.66 . A wicket here could derail CSK’s powerplay plans. 4. Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja
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(Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja in IPL)
MI’s Suryakumar Yadav has faltered against Jadeja’s guile, managing just 45 runs at a 76.27 SR . CSK’s ace spinner has dismissed him thrice, making this a tactical duel in the middle overs. Hence, Jadeja’s tight lines could stifle SKY’s 360-degree game at Chepauk where the star-spinner's bowling strike rate ranges at 22.9. 5. Rohit Sharma vs Ravindra Jadeja
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(Rohit Sharma vs Ravindra Jadeja in IPL)
Jadeja’s left-arm spin has troubled Rohit, claiming his wicket thrice, though the dismissal rate is low at 17.64%.Interestingly, Rohit’s 109.41 SR suggests he attacks Jadeja, but CSK might use this matchup strategically to break MI’s momentum. However, Rohit has been weak against Jadeja during the first half of the innings where he averages only 10.5 against him. Hence, it might trouble MI's momentum if Jadeja is deployed early.
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