MI vs CSK: Day came for that cricket fans are waiting, IPL 2018 first match is going to start from today Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Defending champion Mumbai Indian (MI) is taking on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who made a comeback to the competition after serving a two-year ban.
Both teams look extremely strong on paper but the actual match will be played on the ground and it will be great to see who will win this match.
Why is this match so much important?
Mumbai Indian (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) both team is considered as the strongest team and having a maximum fan base. Along with this MI vs CSK is the opening match of the IPL 2018, many fans of cricket throughout the world will have an eye on this match. Apart from these, there are many others factors which makes this match special and important for the IPL and these two teams.
Preview Match 1: Mumbai Indian (MI) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians have the core team player that won the title in 2017, no major change so this is not going to affect this team and it will biggest advantage for Mumbai Indians in the opening match of IPL and Mumbai Indians.
The strength of Mumbai Indians is in the top-class Indian talent available to them. Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah are some of the players who can change the game anytime. Rohit Sharma is one of the most dangerous six hitters in world cricket and has absolutely dominated the IPL in the past. Jasprit Bumrah is rated as the best death overs bowler in the world which will help if they chase the game. Hardik Pandya is again, someone who can bowl four overs consistently, attack from the first ball, and put in some incredible fielding performances as well. Batting line-up for the Mumbai Indians is from top to bottom.
Along with these players, there are many overseas players who are a star performer as well as a game changer. Evin Lewis at the top, JP Duminy in the middle, Ben Cutting, Pat Cummins, Kieron Pollard, Mustafizur Rahman these are the main players who will play in every match by switching.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings returned to the competition after serving a two-year ban. Fans across the world are waiting to see this team in IPL 2018. Might be this team fail to restore the star player of 2015 but at some level, CSK got success in storing the star and experienced player in their team.
MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Murali Vijay, and Faf du Plessis have all played for CSK for a long time. These players know very well that what CSK team need to do on the ground to win the match.
Well, If We consider the cricket match expert on CSK Team, many feels that this team is not young or in the prime of their career. This is a great worry for the Chennai Super Kings.
Let’s take a look at how the match might turn out:
Date: April 7
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 20:00 IST
| If Mumbai Indians bat first | Predicted score: 180+ |
| If Chennai Super Kings bat first | Predicted score: 160+ |
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is usually a batting paradise, with nothing in it for the bowlers. Mumbai Indians is a more strong team than the Chennai Super Kings. Batting order for the Chennai Super Kings is not good as Mumbai Indians and also Chennai Super Kings Player is not in the same player form which will help them to win this match but in last No one can say anything as this is game and anytime it can change.
Here is some of Point which will help you to understand who will win today match.
- Both teams have managed to retain the core of their team from previous years.
- Chennai Super Kings have a weaker bowling attack and a batting order that is lacking power.
- Mumbai Indians has the best Indian batsman in this format and the best death bowler of the league in its team.
Probable XI for MI: Evin Lewis, Ishan Kishan(wk), Rohit Sharma(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell McClenaghan.
Probable XI for CSK: Murali Vijay, Shane Watson, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, MS Dhoni(c)(wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir
Toss Prediction
Traditionally, the team winning the toss has chosen to field first. CSK may win the Toss.
Our prediction:
Mumbai Indians has won its last three matches against the Chennai Super Kings, although they did the two before that. This match, being played at home, will be a tough test for both teams as they try and get into the groove for the tournament.
We are, however, confident that the Mumbai Indians will be able to do the job and get over the line.
Back Mumbai Indians to win.
Comment below about your prediction that who will win today match.
