contest 29 of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (2024) between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) looks to be an exciting contest on Sunday, April 14, at Mumbai’s legendary Wankhede Stadium.
Both sides are enjoying their recent success; the Mumbai Indians have won their previous two games after a sluggish start to the season. The batting strength of MI was demonstrated by Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding 52(19) and Ishan Kishan’s explosive 69(34) in the previous game, but Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding performance with the ball—he claimed five wickets—turned the tide of the match in their favor in the first innings itself.
However, the Chennai Super Kings are also in excellent form as they have already won three games. In their most recent innings, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 67*(58) demonstrated their batting resilience, and Ravindra Jadeja’s outstanding bowling performance—three vital wickets—also contributed to this success.
The head-to-head statistics heighten the interest as the two cricketing titans prepare to square off. The scenario is set for an exciting match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, with the former having twenty wins in their meetings.
Pitch report for Wankhede Stadium:
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is favorable for batters, making it simpler to score runs throughout the game. This pitch allows batters to play their shots freely, unlike many other sites where bowlers predominate. In order to take advantage of the predicted dew, teams winning the toss may decide to bat second in high-scoring matches.
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Likely Starting XI:
Indians of Mumbai (MI)
The batting order will be led by Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya—who also serves as captain—aiding them. While Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, and Shreyas Gopal support the bowling attack, Tim David provides depth to the middle order. The final three players on the playing eleven, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, and Akash Madhwal, provide a good mix of pace, spin, and all-around choices.
The predicted starting eleven are: Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal, Ishan Kishan (w), Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya (c).
Key Performer: Suryakumar Yadav
Chennai Premier League (CSK)
As captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the batting team in addition to Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rachin Ravindra. While MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja offer experience and firepower at the end, Sameer Rizvi gives the middle order more depth. With a range of pace and spin options, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande, and Maheesh Theekshana lead the bowling assault.
Predicted XI: MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c),
Player with Impact: Shivam Dube
Head-to-Head Record: MI versus CSK
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Mumbai Indians Won | 20 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 16 |
| No Result | N/A |
IPL 2024: Details of the LSG vs. DC match to be televised:
| Date | Sunday, April 14, Match 29 |
| Time | 7:30 pm IST |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, Jio Cinema App and Website |
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