(Info4now)- As Dhoni takes over the leadership, it seems like it’s too late for Chennai Super Kings. But, as Dhoni says, let the points table take care of itself. Just have a look at the second CSK vs MI contest of the season and consider it a top contest.
For Mumbai, it’s time to return something. They lost the first contest between them and as IPL 2022 is at closing, they must try to finish things off in a better way. Back at Wankhede, what they badly need is the return of Rohit Sharma.
Preview: CSK vs MI match 59, IPL 2022
Mumbai must be delighted on getting back Jasprit Bumrah at his best. At DY Patil Stadium, he just blew away KKR’s middle order to restrict them under 165. So he will be the key to take control of CSK batters in the middle. Riley Meredith is fast and will continue in the playing XI. After the Cummins attack, Daniel Sams got back to his rhythm. He is in terrific form with the ball. Two spinners are also in rhythm.
With the bat, Mumbai’s middle order needs to come out of the stiffness. Daniel Sams and Kieron Pollard should be back to their striking eases. Rohit Sharma is out of touch and probably will be back to his best in the Chennai game.
As Moeen Ali returns to the side, Dhoni finds a balance in the bowling department. Under his guidance Mukesh Choudhary gets a second life and Dwayne Bravo is conventionally tight. Maheesh Theekshana will make the side.
In batting, CSK are far ahead of Mumbai Indians. In recent matches, CSK’s top and middle showed sheer commitment with the bat. Devon Conway is in classic touch while Ruturaj Gaikwad is back to his form. Shivam Dube is a good striker of cricket ball and very promising at No. 4. It’s a long batting line deep down to Dwayne Bravo.
To Conclude
The pitches are getting slow and that makes the closing games much more interesting. The average innings scores are slowing down. If the captains choose to bat first, it’ll never be surprising. As Mumbai are back to Wankhede, they must fancy their chances. But for them it’s not going to be very easy. No doubt, they are bottom placed, but a CSK vs MI game always produces top entertainment. As Suryakumar and Jadeja are out of the competition, both the teams will probably go for the same playing XI.