MI vs CSK Playing XIs and Key Matchups: The IPL Clasico Returns!
Once giants of the league, MI and CSK now find themselves in unfamiliar territory in IPL 2025. MI sit 7th with 3 wins in 7, while CSK languish at the bottom with just 2 wins.
However, both teams enter this clash riding on fresh wins. CSK finally snapped their 5-match losing streak with a gritty victory over LSG in Lucknow, where only Rishabh Pant showed resistance on a sluggish pitch.
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Mumbai also bounced back in style with a dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium. Defending a competitive total, MI’s bowling unit rose to the occasion, stifling SRH’s power-packed batting lineup with disciplined line and length. Jasprit Bumrah was once again at his economical best, while Will Jacks played a crucial role through the middle overs, applying pressure with tight spells and not letting the batters settle. The fielding unit backed the bowlers well, ensuring SRH never got momentum during the chase.
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