IPL 2021: CSK vs MI - 3 Historic Matches That Mumbai Indians Has Ended Up On The Losing Side

CSK vs MI encounter is all set to kick start the UAE leg of IPL 2021. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will lock horns in the IPL 2021 opening encounter on September 19. The much-awaited clash will take place at Dubai International Stadium. While Mumbai Indians hold 4th spot in IPL 2021 points table, Chennai Super Kings hold 2nd spot.

If we take a look at CSK vs MI head-to-head encounters in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians have an upper hand. Both the teams have locked horns in 31 games. While MI have bagged victories in 19 matches, CSK have won 12 games. The CSK vs MI encounters are often nail-biting events and the UAE leg’s upcoming clash is also expected to be a thrilling one. In this article, we talk about 3 historic CSK vs MI matches in that MI has ended up on the losing side

IPL 2021: CSK vs MI- 3 Historic Matches That MI Has Ended Up On The Losing Side

CSK vs MI, IPL 2010 Final

In IPL 2010 final, Mumbai Indians reached the final for the first time, facing opponent Chennai Super Kings. CSK batted first and piled up 168-5 on the scoreboard. Suresh Raina scored unbeaten 57 runs off 35 balls to take the team’s total to a decent score, smacking 3 fours and 3 sixes.

Later, Mumbai Indians could only reach 146-9 in 20 overs. Sachin Tendulkar played an amazing knock of 48 runs. Kieron Pollard tried his level-best, in the end, to chase the target, smacking 27 runs off just 10 balls. However, MI ultimately remained short of 22 runs and Chennai Super Kings clinched their first IPL trophy.

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CSK vs MI, IPL 2012 Eliminator Match

CSK vs MI Eliminator game in IPL 2012 was a do-or-die match. The losing team had to bid goodbye to the tournament. In the match, Chennai Super Kings gave an amazing batting show in the 1st innings. With Michael Hussey’s 51, S Badrinath’s 47, and MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 51 off just 20 balls, CSK reached a powerful total of 187-5 on the scoreboard.

Later, MI opener Dwayne Smith played a good knock of 38 runs off 22 balls. However, none of the other batsmen could cross 20-plus runs. With good teamwork, while bowling, CSK restricted MI to just 149-9 in the 2nd innings. CSK won the match by 38 runs and moved to the 2nd qualifier game. On the other hand, MI were out of the tournament.

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CSK vs MI, IPL 2014 Eliminator Match

CSK vs MI IPL 2014 Eliminator match was another historic encounter that the two teams played against each other. Asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians smacked 173-8 on the scoreboard. Opener Lendl Simmons played a fabulous knock of 67 runs. His opening partner Michael Hussey also scored important 39 runs. CSK’s Mohit Sharma was the highest wicket-taker with 3 wickets.

Later, CSK gave a fabulous batting show while chasing. Openers Dwayne Smith (24) and Faf du Plessis (35) made an opening stand of 60 runs in just 6.2 overs. Later, Suresh Raina and David Hussey smacked unbeaten 54 and 40 runs respectively to chase the 176-run target in just 18.4 overs.

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