Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings (MI v CSK) Prediction & Betting Tips

Mumbai Indians have lost all three games they played in the ongoing Indian Premier League, 2015, and are still searching to open their account. The surrendered two opening matches vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab and were defeated in the third one by a margin of seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings have grasped their two initial games vs. Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad and will look forward to carry on their rhythm against Mumbai Indians in the next match.

Players to watch

Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson scored 70 and 50  for MI vs. RR in the previous game while Rohit Sharma and Harbhajan Singh are the only two other batsmen who have accumulated more than fifty runs. Aaron Finch has been ruled out of the tournament because of his hamstring injury and rest of their batsmen have to be positive in their approach. Harbhajan Singh and Lasith Malinga are their most successful bowlers with three wickets each that reflects a poor show.

Brendon McCullum sparkled for CSK with an unbeaten spicy 100 off 56 mere balls and MS Dhoni chipped in with 53 while Dwayne Smith, Suresh Raina and Faf du Plessis are compatible batsmen. Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja are fine all-rounders whereas Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ishwar Pandey and Ashish Nehra are bowling well.

Time & Venue

Friday, April 17, 2015 @ 14:30 GMT, 20:00 local at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Weather

A bright and Sunny day with the temperatures around 28-33ᵒC.

Toss

The winning skipper can opt to bat after winning the toss.

The Pitch

The wicket proved more vital for the bowlers as compared to the batsmen in the 7^th match of the event played between MI and KXIP.

Teams

Mumbai Indians – Rohit Sharma (C), Parthiv Patel, Unmukt Chand, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga, Vinay Kumar, Jagadeesha Suchith, Pawan Suyal.

Chennai Super Kings – MS Dhoni (C), Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ishwar Pandey, Ashish Nehra.

Prediction

CSK will be the favourites to win the encounter.