MI vs CSK Playing 11: CSK Predicted Playing 11 vs MI | IPL 2019

CSK Predicted Playing 11 vs RR: The Sportsrush presents before you CSK’s Predicted Playing XI for their fourth match of IPL 2019.

The defending champions are off to a flying start in this year’s IPL having won all the 3 matches that they have played. CSK, as usual, have looked to dominate most of the matches. Their previous match against RR was a close contest. However, under Dhoni’s able captaincy and batting prowess, CSK managed to land on the right side of the result.

The tale might be a little different when CSK take on the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. Known for its dew and bounce, the ground might be more suitable for the home team than the visitors. MS, who generally sticks to the same team combination, might be forced to make a few changes.

CSK Predicted Playing 11 vs RR

Top-order

The opening pair of the Super Kings has not been as impactful as last year. Both the openers have looked good in only one match each. However, Watson likes the ball coming onto the bat like it does in Mumbai and Rayudu knows the Wankhede inside out owing to his long association with the MI. Hence, both of them are expected to get a longer rope with Faf du Plessis still on the bench.

Suresh Raina will continue to stabilize and strengthen the top order. He has been getting the starts but would look to convert them into a big one.

Middle-order

Kedar Jadhav would hope to make the best of his opportunity at no. 4. He will be followed by MS Dhoni who proved his mettle yet again in the previous match when he scored an unbeaten 75.

Dwayne Bravo, who played a crucial knock in the match against RR, would be expected to give CSK a flying finish once again along with Ravindra Jadeja. These 2 are expected to contribute significantly with the ball as well.

Bowlers

The Super Kings have heavily relied on spin in all the matches that they have played so far. However, that would change tonight with the pitch offering little help to the spinners. Deepak Chahar is expected to make the playing XI on the back of some impressive performances. Shardul Thakur would also try to better his economy rate of 10.16 and pick up a few more wickets.

Mohit Sharma would, in all likelihood, get the opportunity to make his comeback in the yellow jersey after 3 years. Imran Tahir, the Purple Cap holder, should maintain his spot in the squad. However, Mitch Santner might not be as lucky and would miss out on a spot.

CSK Predicted Playing 11 vs RR – 1) Shane Watson 2) Ambati Rayudu 3) Suresh Raina 4) Kedar Jadhav 5) MS
Dhoni (c & wk) 6) Ravindra Jadeja 7) Dwayne Bravo 8) Deepak Chahar 9) Shardul Thakur 10) Mohit
Sharma 11) Imran Tahir

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