In-form Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the 29th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 14. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have bounced back with back-to-back wins after three consecutive losses in IPL 2024. With four points from five matches, MI are currently placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK returned to winning ways against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last game in Chennai. ,ipl 2024 points table,
After registering three wins and two losses, CSK are placed third in the IPL 2024 standings with six points on the board.
Ahead of the high-profile IPL 2024 clash, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both sides.
MI predicted XI
Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)
MI’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan scored 69 runs off just 34 balls against RCB in his last match at the Wankhede. Kishan is currently MI’s leading run-scorer this season, with 161 runs in five matches.
Rohit Sharma
Former MI captain Rohit Sharma is also looking in great form in IPL 2024. This dashing opening batsman has scored 156 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 167.74.
Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav played a match-winning inning against RCB at Wankhede on Thursday. Chasing 197, Suryakumar played a blistering knock of 52 runs in 19 balls to help Mumbai achieve the target in just 15.3 overs.
Hardik Pandya (Captain)
MI’s newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya showed glimpses of regaining his batting form in the last match. Batting at number 4, Hardik scored an unbeaten 21 runs with the help of three sixes in just six balls.
Tilak Verma
Tilak Verma has been an integral member of MI’s playing eleven since 2022. The left-handed batsman has already scored 143 runs in five matches this season, including 64 off 34 balls against SRH.
tim david
Hard-hitting Tim David could play a key role against CSK on Sunday. The 28-year-old player has scored 115 runs in four innings at an average of 57.50 and strike rate of 149.35.
Romario Shepherd
MI’s bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd can prove to be a game-changer on his day. While Shepherd has scored 54 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 337.50, MI will be expecting more from him on the bowling front as he has taken just one wicket.
mohammed nabi
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi can retain his place in MI’s playing eleven on Sunday. Since his IPL debut in 2017, Nabi has taken 13 wickets and scored 180 runs in 19 matches.
Shreyas Gopal
Shreyas Gopal played his first IPL 2024 match against RCB at Wankhede on Thursday. The 30-year-old all-rounder took the huge wicket of Glenn Maxwell with figures of 4-0-32-1.
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians bowling leader Jasprit Bumrah bowled a sensational spell against RCB. Bumrah was named player of the match after registering figures of 5/21 in a high-scoring encounter at Wankhede. He is the joint-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024 with 10 wickets.
Gerald Coetzee
South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been one of the best bowlers for Mumbai this season. In his debut season, the right-arm pacer has already scalped eight IPL wickets at an average of 24.50 in five matches.
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CSK’s probable XI
Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra has made a good start to his IPL career. The left-handed batsman has scored 112 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 175. His aim will be to score big against MI at Wankhede.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a match-winning inning of unbeaten 67 runs in 58 balls, which helped his team achieve the target of 138 runs in 17.4 overs against KKR. The stylish opener has scored 155 runs in five matches this season.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane is expected to bat at No. 3 against MI on Sunday. The experienced middle-order batsman has scored 119 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 130.76.
darryl mitchell
Against KKR, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell came to bat at number three in place of Rahane. Mitchell has scored 118 runs in five matches at an average of 29.50 and strike rate of 125.53.
Shivam Dubey
Flamboyant Shivam Dubey has been the leading run-scorer for CSK so far in IPL 2024. Batting in the middle order, Dubey has scored 176 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 160. He has hit 10 fours and 13 sixes in the current IPL.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja will once again play an important role for the defending champions with both bat and ball. Jadeja was named player of the match in his last match against KKR. The left-arm spinner recorded figures of 4-0-18-3 to restrict KKR to 137/9 in their 20 overs.
Sameer Rizvi
Young Sameer Rizvi is expected to retain his place in CSK’s playing eleven on Sunday. The aggressive batsman gave a glimpse of what he is capable of after scoring 14 runs off just six balls against GT.
MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)
Wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni turned the tide of the times by scoring unbeaten 37 off just 16 balls against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. He can play an important role against the star-studded MI team.
Deepak Chahar
Fast bowler Deepak Chahar is expected to return to the CSK playing eleven after he missed the last game due to injury. Chahar, who has been an integral member of the CSK team since 2018, has taken four wickets this season.
Tushar Deshpande
Tushar Deshpande has been impressive so far for CSK in IPL 2024. The 28-year-old right-arm fast bowler has taken five wickets at an economy of 8.05 in as many matches.
Mustafizur Rahman
Left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been the highest wicket-taker for CSK this season. In IPL 2024, the Bangladesh pacer has already taken nine wickets at an average of 14.22 and an economy of eight in just four matches.
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