CSK VS MI: IPL 2023 49th Pre-match Predictions

Previous IPL Results

Both the teams share a neck-to-neck record when it comes to facing each other in the IPL but Mumbai Indians have a slight edge over the Chennai Franchise. Both the teams have faced each other as many as 37 times out of which Mumbai Indians have won 21 matches while Chennai Super Kings have won 16 matches. 

Previous Results

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Mumbai Indians Captain Rohit Sharma is back in the form he is known to be in. The Hitman is finally in the zone to help the Mumbai Indians get the two valuable points and the Chennai Super Kings’ relatively weaker bowling attack, coupled with the spin-playing skills of Rohit Sharma, will only help him to be the best batter of the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Tushar Deshpande has been the find of the bowlers for the Chennai Super Kings this season. The bowler has produced wickets at important junctures of the match to ensure the victory of Chennai Super Kings. This is the reason for him to be the best bowler of the match.

Match Details

Chennai Super Kings will be taking on the Mumbai Indians in the 49th Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 from the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 6th May 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 3:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset. 

Pitch Report

The curators in Chennai produce dry, brittle pitches that are said to be spin-friendly. It has remained a respectable field for batters over the years, but it is not the pitch where large runs are scored. Chepauk Cricket Stadium typically hosts low-scoring contests. A sluggish surface gives the spinners comfort, therefore fielding an extra spinner in this situation is not a terrible idea. The Chepauk ground pitch won’t have much grass, thus speed bowlers could not benefit much from it. However, medium pacers who vary their bowling style might be successful.