IPL 2021: CSK vs MI- 3 CSK Players Who Can Win The Man Of The Match
Published - 19 Sep 2021, 11:21 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:54 AM
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Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are set to lock horns in the opening game of IPL 2021 UAE tomorrow (September 19). The much-awaited encounter will take place at Dubai International Stadium. Mumbai Indians are led by Rohit Sharma while MS Dhoni is the skipper of Chennai Super Kings.
CSK currently hold the 2nd spot in IPL 2021 points table with 10 points. The men-in-yellow have won 5 games and lost 2 out of 7. On the other hand, MI are placed on the 4th spot in the points table with 8 points. Out of 7 matches, the team has won 4 matches and lost 3. Few CSK players were in amazing form in the 1st leg. Ahead of CSK vs MI encounter, here we take a look at 3 CSK players who can win match of the match award in the opening game.
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IPL 2021: CSK vs MI- 3 CSK Players Who Can Win The Man Of The Match
3. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is the first player on this list. The all-rounder showed a great performance during the first leg. In 7 games, he picked 6 wickets with an economy rate of 6.70. In 6 innings, he scored 131 runs at an average of 131 and strike rate of 161.72.
He also remained not out in 5 innings out of 6 while batting at the lower-order. In the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 1st leg, Jadeja smacked blistering knock of unbeaten 62 runs off 28 balls. Later, he also picked 4 wickets, one of which was a run-out.
2. Deepak Chahar
Moreover, during IPL 2021 first leg, the right-arm pacer picked 2 four-wicket hauls in 2 games, which helped CSK to crush the opposition batsmen. Deepak Chahar has been in great form and he might give a phenomenal performance in CSK vs MI match.
1. Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur is the 3rd player on this list. Thakur gained the limelight during the recent England vs India 4th Test at Kennington Oval. He smacked a half-century in both the innings of the match, helping India to set up a defendable score.
He also scalped 3 wickets. India won the Test by 157 runs and Thakur was lauded for his performance. Hence, he will be on the top of his confidence and can emerge as a star performer in the CSK vs MI encounter of IPL 2021.
