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Imran Tahir looks set to miss the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad due to illness. Image Courtesy: BCCI

Chennai Super Kings leg-spinner Imran Tahir is going to miss the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Tahir is reported to be suffering from a mild illness which will keep him out of the action. Harbhajan Singh who got dropped from the last Chennai match is expected to fill in the shoes of the leg-spinner.

The Proteas was on the expensive side, as he had conceded 44 runs in his quota of four overs against Rajasthan Royals. in the other game. Tahir has scalped four wickets in the four matches he has thus far played in the tournament.

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Imran Tahir celebrates his wicket with MS Dhoni. (Credits: IPL/BCCI)

Although, the South African spinner is expected to be fit for the next match. Chennai has thus far won three matches and has lost a solitary game.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team is currently sitting at the second place on the points table.

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CSK players celebrate a wicket. (Credits: BCCI/ IPL)

Chennai has once again started their IPL campaign on a high and would like to continue the momentum.

The Men in Yellow is making a comeback into the tournament after spending two years on the sidelines.

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Chennai Super Kings will look to continue their momentum. (Credits: IPL/BCCI)

However, Chennai Super Kings home matches had to get shifted to Pune because of the Cauvery Water Dispute in the state. The franchise receives a plethora of support all the over the country.

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One of the main reasons for their huge fan base is the popularity of their skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

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