IPL 2019 Qualifier 1 MI vs CSK: Mumbai face super challenge at Chepauk
In qualifier 1 of VIVO Indian Premier League 2019 (IPL 2019), MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the last league match on Sunday and climbed the top of IPL 2019 Points Table. Mumbai's path to playoffs was filled with ups and downs but the team showed class in crucial matches to saal a plaoff berth. Super Kings have been a consistent and dominant force throughout the IPL 2019 and the side did not experiment much in the playing 11. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, may go with an extra spinner in their playing 11, given the slow nature of Chepauk wicket. The winner of the clash will get a ticket for the finals while the loser will get another chance -- Qualifier 2 -- to reach the finals. Chennai would look to take home advantage but trapping Mumbai would not be an easy task as the visitors have variation in batting and bowling and they are the only team in IPL 2019 who defeated yellow brigade at Chepauk in the league phase.
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Mumbai Indians Team News:
Mumbai have the ability to choke a dominnant batting line-up -- the glimpse of which was visible in their clash against KKR.
Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga in the pace battery and Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya in the spin department have been effective while Hardik Pandya has been picking 1-2 wickets on an average.
Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock can be dangerous in the opening and Chennai would expect Harbhajan Singh to get an early breakthrough. Suryakumar Yadav has been a perfect batsman for the number three position as he plays with patience and possess the ability to hit big.
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