🏏IPL 2026: CSK vs Mumbai Indians, 44th Match, Chennai🏏 - Page 2

Allah Ghazanfar may have gone for 51 runs in his four overs, but the mystery spinner bagged two big wickets for MI in the last game. He has been the only wicket-taker in this MI Playing XI. Thus, he will likely retain his spot.

Last but not the least will be Ashwani Kumar’s name in the MI Playing XI vs CSK. The young seamer had an off day vs SRH, but he might come in handy at Chepauk if given the new ball. Although Shardul Thakur, who has played multiple seasons for CSK, can also be a great addition to the MI bowling attack. However, after not getting to either bat or ball in the last game, as an Impact Player, may be hampered in his confidence. There could be a toss-up between Shardul and Sherfane Thakur for the Impact Player’s position.

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Don't know if both team coaches decide together?

Urvil and Brevis should be coached to first assess the situation and pitch and then go for hitting. Else we will lose wickets. Dube s too slow and the others r too fast.

Sanju has to score atleast 50 else looks difficult.

Hopefully Sarfaraz, Urvil and Brevis learn something from the last game and not throw their wickets and go back and sit idle n the dugout.

Thanks for the tag 💙 💛

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I was just going to post this one

Thnks for the tag all the best to both teams

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Team Analysis

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK have an experienced batting core that knows how to keep the innings steady without making hasty decisions, and their middle order is balanced, but more importantly, it has the ability to absorb the pressure phases. The bowling attack offers variety, with the seamers setting the tone and the spinners controlling the middle overs, while the home advantage at Chepauk gives them an awareness of not just the pitch, but how games are played in general.

They know how to use situations, and rarely panic when the game slows down unexpectedly, although consistency at key batting positions has not always been perfect early in the tournament. When the top order fails, the middle order should rebuild quickly, but should not lose its offensive purpose in the process, and bowling under pressure can open up small gaps when chasing if execution is even slightly lacking. In close competition, fielding shortcomings can make it difficult to recover.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead with composure and steady the top players without pushing the pace too quickly, while Aman Khan will be an unpredictable force who can change the match with small but decisive moments. Shivam Dube brings power, but also the ability to change the pace quickly if he gets into rhythm, and these players will be asked to do the little things well, not just be clear match-winners. CSK’s mix of experience and T20 awareness gives them control, especially when games slow down, and they will try to build pressure gradually, then attack when the opposition starts making mistakes.

There are few games that csk is winning against. So can't hold the the excitement...