IPL 2023 | CSK vs MI: 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians go head-to-head in the 49th match of IPL 2023 (Source: iplt20.com)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, scheduled at MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 6.
While CSK currently are at third position on the table with 11 points, MI are placed at the sixth spot with 10 points.
Meanwhile, let us list the player battles which may prove to be crucial in deciding the outcome of the game.
Ravindra Jadeja vs Rohit Sharma
Although Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma will likely be troubled by Deepak Chahar's new ball spell, Ravindra Jadeja is another option that CSK can try in the bid to take his wicket if he is able to survive the early phase.
Ravindra Jadeja vs Rohit Sharma in T20s: 80 balls, 83 runs, 3 dismissals, Average - 27.7, Strike-rate - 103.8
Ravindra Jadeja vs Suryakumar Yadav
In another favourable match-up, Jadeja is a safe bet to test Suryakumar Yadav as the left-arm spinner has dismissed the right-hander thrice in T20 cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja vs Suryakumar Yadav in T20s: 56 balls, 44 runs, 3 dismissals, Average - 14.7, Strike-rate - 78.6
Suryakumar Yadav vs Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali has been performing well with the ball for CSK. However, he will not be having an easy time while bowling to Suryakumar as suggested by the past records.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Moeen Ali in T20I + T20s: 20 balls, 44 runs, 1 dismissal, Average - 44
Jofra Archer vs Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube has been doing wonders in the yellow jersey. To stop his merry run, MI could use a high-pace bowler in the form of Jofra Archer.
Shivam Dube vs fast-bowlers in T20s: 21 innings, 124 runs, 7 dismissals, Average - 17.7, Strike-rate - 120.4
Arshad Khan/Arjun Tendulkar vs Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vulnerable against the left-arm pacers at the start of his innings, Ruturaj Gaikwad will have to counter one of Arshad Khan and Arjun Tendulkar.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs left-arm pacers in powerplay (T20s): 27 innings, 185 runs, 9 dismissals, Average - 20.6, Strike-rate - 125.6
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