New Delhi :
Before the start of the game, the skipper of Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma termed the clash against Chennai Super Kings ElClassico of the Indian Premier League, and one has to say, it panned out in exact same way. Rohit Sharma registered a half-century after 16 long innings, but it came at a time when team needed the most. His 67 along with Evin Lewis' 32 helped Mumbai Indians to post 155 runs on the board.
In response, the hosts lost a few wickets at the start, and never really recovered post that. Lasith Malinga showed his class once again and picked four crucial wickets to help Mumbai Indians win by 46 runs at Chepauk Stadium. The two teams have virtually made it to the playoffs now. The road for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders becomes more tough. SCORECARD
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RESULT: Mumbai beat Chennai by 46 runs (Murali Vijay 38, Lasith Malinga 4/37)
WICKET: Lasith Malinga picks his third wicket! Another slower one, and Harbhajan couldn't clear the fence. OUT for 1.
Mumbai Indians are now just two wickets away to register a famous win. Krunal Pandya picks a spectacular catch to send Chahar for duck!
Just when Chennai was trying to get back on track, Lasith Malinga sent Dwayne Bravo. Mumbai is very near to register a memorable win. After 16 overs, it's 99/6.
Chennai Super Kings is looking a different Super kings today. Their first game against Mumbai Indians ended in favor of Mumbai, and this too is looking to go in favor of them. After 14 overs, it's 80/6.
WICKET: What a spectacular catch by Suryakumar Yadav. Murali Vijay scored 38 off 35 balls, but couldn't continue. SIXTH wicket down!
WICKET: Half side back to the pavilion now. Anukul tossed the ball up, and Dhruv Shorey went down the ground, but couldn't time it. Chennai under trouble.
Dhruv Shorey and Murali Vijay are trying to rebuild Mumbai Indians innings. Team has scored 53 runs in first 9 overs, and will look to up the scoring rate in remaining 11.
WICKET: Knocked him over. Kedar Jadhav tried to play on the back foot but misses completely! Fourth wicket DOWN!
The powerplay belongs to Mumbai Indians. They have came with the set plan and have been able to implement them. After 6 overs, it's 40/3.
Three wickets in no time. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's absence is felt here.
Mumbai 155/4 in 20 overs vs Chennai (Rohit Sharma 67, Mitchell Santner 2/13)
12 balls still remaining and momentum shifts to Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians lost wickets at wrong time, and now they are struggling. After 18 overs, it's 128/4.
Santner strikes again, picks up the key wicket of Rohit Sharma.#MI 122/4 after 16.2 overs pic.twitter.com/jVuFvaXoHl
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2019
WICKET: A well-made 67 off 48 balls comes to an end. Santner tossed the ball up and Rohit tried to smash it over long on fielder but fell by some margin.
FIFTY!
A well made half-century for @ImRo45. This is his first this season 👌👌 pic.twitter.com/PdKP98qina
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2019
Chennai Super Kings has been able to keep batsmen quiet after picking two wickets in two overs. After 14 overs, it's 103/3.
WICKET: Another wicket down! Two wickets in quick succession. Krunal didn't trouble the scorers much.
An ecstatic bowler. A dejected batsman. All in one frame.#VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/4CS94XfQzF
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2019
ALERT: Rohit Sharma gets to his 35th IPL fifty! It took him 16 innings to get to this landmark.
WICKET: Finally, a wicket for Chennai Super Kings. Evin Lewis was looking good, but just couldn't capitalize onto the start he got. Santner picks first for the night. OUT for 32 (30).
So the momentum shifts towards Mumbai Indians. In the eighth over of the innings, skipper of Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma smashed two big sixes to the bowler who was most economical - Harbhajan Singh. In the 50-run partnership, Rohit has been the aggressor. After 9 overs, it's 79/1.
The powerplay belongs to Chennai Super Kings. They have been able to keep Mumbai batsmen quiet and also sent Quinton de Kock back to pavilion. Both Lewis and Rohit are trying to rebuild the innings. After 6 overs, it's 45/1.
WICKET: Deepak Chahar bowls a slower one, and Quinton de Kock gets a top-edge. Went straight into the hands of Rayudu. OUT for 15.
The visitors are off to a perfect start. In the first two overs, Mumbai hasn't lost a wicket as both Rohit and de Kock try to settle. After 2 overs, it's 13/0.
Chennai Super Kings players in the last hurdle before the game. Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma are out in the middle. And umpires are out too. It's game time!
The @ChennaiIPL win the toss and elect to bowl first against the @mipaltan #CSKvMI pic.twitter.com/a4Un17kV7Q
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2019
Here are the playing XI for two sides:
Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock(c), Evin Lewis, Rohit Sharma(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Anukul Roy, Rahul Chahar, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah
Chennai Super Kings: Shane Watson, Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina(c), Ambati Rayudu(w), Dhruv Shorey, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir
Jadeja will also be on the sidelines due to illness.
It is highly likely that Ambati Rayudu will be behind the stumps.
Okay, so the news from the centre is MS Dhoni is not feeling well and will not be playing today. Suresh Raina will lead in his absence.
The toss is scheduled to happen in 90 minutes from now, and team winning the toss will look to have a bowl first and restrict the opposition for a low score. Chepauk experienced dew in last few games, and batting second will definitely be easier. However, this remains to be seen if toss-winning captain calls the same.
Interestingly, Mumbai Indians is the only team to have a better head-to-head record against Chennai. Last time the two teams met, Mumbai Indians emerged as the winners as Chennai lost their first game of the tournament.
Hello and a warm welcome. We are all set to witness another crackerjack of an encounter as MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings hosts Mumbai Indians at Chepauk in Chennai. The two teams are placed on first and third spot respectively in the points table.
