IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: CSK Predicted XI For The First Match

IPL 2021 is set to commence in few days and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians in the opening game. The thrilling encounter will take place on September 19 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chennai Super Kings is led by MS Dhoni in IPL 2021 while Mumbai Indians are led by Rohit Sharma.

Chennai Super Kings hold the 2nd spot in the points table with 10 points. The MS Dhoni-led side has won 5 matches and lost 2 out of 7 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians take the 4th spot in the points table with 8 points. Out of 7 games, MI have won 4 matches and lost 3.

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In the earlier Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings encounter in Indian Premier League 2021, MI won the match by 4 wickets while chasing a mammoth target of 219 runs. As CSK vs MI match is set to take place once again, here we take a look at CSK Predicted XI For the first match against Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: CSK Predicted XI For The First Match

Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa might get a chance to play for Chennai Super Kings in the match against Mumbai Indians as Faf du Plessis is currently injured. Plessis recently faced a groin injury during a CPL 2021 and reports suggest that he might need one week to recover. As a result, the team might give Robin Uthappa a chance in the opening slot against Mumbai Indians.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the other opener CSK might choose in the opening game of IPL 2021. Gaikwad executed a great batting show in the first leg, scoring 196 runs in 7 games at an average of 28. He also smacked 2 half-centuries, while batting at a strike rate of 128+.

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Moeen Ali

After his brilliant quickfire knocks in the first leg of IPL 2021, Moeen Ali is most likely to be part of the CSK’s playing XI against MI. The England player played 6 matches in the first leg, scoring 206 runs in 6 innings at an average of 34.33. The leg-handed batsman owned a strike rate of 157+ and also hit 1 fifty.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina is another player who might make it into the playing XI during CSK’s opening game against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021. In 7 matches so far, the left-handed batsman scored 123 runs in 6 innings at an average of 24.60. Raina has also hit a half-century in one game.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is one player who will definitely make it into the playing XI for CSK in the opening encounter against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021. The left-handed batsman scored 131 runs in 6 innings at an average of 131. He also batted at a strike rate of 126+ and scored a half-century. He also picked 6 wickets while bowling at an economy of 6.70.

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MS Dhoni (Captain & Wicketkeeper)

MS Dhoni will lead the team in the match against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021 opener. In the first leg, the wicketkeeper-batsman could not come up with a big knock in any game. In 4 innings, he scored 37 runs. MS Dhoni is the best option for a wicketkeeper for CSK.

Imran Tahir

Imran Tahir is another player who might make it to CSK’s playing XI in the opening game. Since the IPL 2021 2nd phase will take place in UAE, spinners will be a lot more effective. As a result, CSK might induct Tahir into the team for the game against Mumbai Indians.

Mitchell Santner

For another spinner in the team, Mitchell Santner can be part of CSK in the IPL 2021 opener against Mumbai Indians. The Kiwi player did not play any match during the first leg in Mumbai. In 6 games in IPL so far, the bowling all-rounder Santner has picked 6 wickets and scored 32 runs.

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar is the first pacer that CSK will definitely pick in the IPL 2021 opener against Mumbai Indians. The right-arm pacer showed magnificent form in the first leg, picking 2 four-wicket hauls. With 8 wickets in 7 games, he averaged 24.12 and an economy of 8.04.

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Lungi Ngidi

Sam Curran and Dwayne Bravo might miss the first game due to quarantine protocols. Hence, Lungi Ngidi might play as a pacer in the opening game against Mumbai Indians. During the first leg, the South African pacer played 3 matches. He picked 5 wickets at an average of 25, with a three-wicket haul in one match.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur is another pacer that CSK might go for. The right-arm pacer played all 7 matches during the first leg. He scalped 5 wickets. He was a bit costly with his economy rate of 10.33. However, he is a crucial bowler for CSK with his ability to pick wickets when the team needs them. Moreover, he is also a great tailender batsman.