MI vs CSK: Match preview, head-to-head records and pitch report
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will battle it out for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 trophy on Sunday. Both the teams have won three IPL trophies each and are in search for the fourth one. One can expect an intense clash between the two outfits that have plenty of superstars in the mix. Here's the detailed match preview.
Head-to-head meetings between the two sides
The two teams have met each other on 27 occasions in the IPL. MI have won 16 matches. CSK have won a total of 11. They have met thrice this season already and MI got the better of CSK on all three occasions.
MI will look to go all out against CSK
MI will look to continue with the new found flair in batting. The likes of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are doing well. Quinton de Kock remains useful. Hardik Pandya is their pivotal match-winner in the lower middle order. MI have bowled well this term and their collective approach could prove to be decisive. They will want to keep CSK batsmen at bay.
CSK will hope to bring all their experience into play
CSK skipper MS Dhoni will be wary of MI and the threats they possess given his side has lost on all three occasions this season. CSK were outplayed by MI. Dhoni will look to define the outcome of this tie and he needs a strong approach from the batsmen. Bowling wise, CSK are a top notch unit and that is also their biggest strength.
Key players to watch out for
It's a massive night for both the teams and one will hope to see the star players perform. For MI, Rohit's contributions will be immense at the top order. He can be decisive upfront. Hardik Pandya's all-round efforts can prove to be crucial. CSK will rely on Faf and Watson's prowess atop, besides Dhoni's overall package. Ravindra Jadeja can contribute immensely as well.
Pitch report, timing and TV listing
The match is set to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. It is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. One can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on Hotstar. The pitch is expected to assist batsmen. Bowlers could have their say in the middle with the pitch slowing down.
