[WATCH] ‘MI vs CSK is always high pressure game’ – Tilak, Chahar, and Boult weigh in on IPL’s El Clasico

On April 20, the 38th game between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is scheduled to play at Wankhede Stadium. MI players Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and Tilak Varma discussed their opinions of the IPL’s “El Clasico” before to the same.

Although playing against CSK is exciting, Tilak noted that there is additional pressure because of CSK captain MS Dhoni. The 22-year-old emphasised that maintaining composure will help him remain focused during the game as he also considered his previous contributions to MI’s victory over CSK.

“There is a lot of pressure in this game, and it’s a high pressure game.” Mahi bhai is constantly alert because he will be in front of me. Therefore, playing a game between MI and CSK is always enjoyable. This matchup is always enjoyable to me. We’ve had good battles, and I’ve always performed well in MI vs. CSK games. I usually try to do it because I helped MI defeat Chennai in two or three games. “It really helps me in the game because I’m calm,” Tilak told Star Sports.

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Deepak Chahar acknowledged that the match against CSK will be difficult.

The former CSK player admitted that the match is more intense because both teams are aware of each other’s advantages.

“I believe that playing for CSK is difficult for me as a cricket player. The players I’ve already played with are people I know. On the other hand, they are aware of my strengths and know what I will do. They have a plan, thus it will be a difficult game for the player, Deepak Chahar stated.

Boult, meanwhile, conceded that both teams have sizable fan bases and are good teams. The left-arm pacer went on to say that it is a fantastic spectacle rather than a rivalry and that he is excited to do well for the club and the supporters.

“It will happen very soon, and there will be a large fan base on the quality side. Without a doubt, it doesn’t get any simpler than that. Is it a competition? It’s hardly a rivalry, in my opinion. We can’t wait to see it, so it’s just a fantastic show. “I’m excited to put on a fantastic show,” Boult remarked.