IPL 2023: Top 3 Players to watch out for in CSK vs MI clash

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will cross swords against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 49th match of the IPL 2023 on Saturday, May 6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. Chennai have had a good season thus far and they are placed third in the points tally with 11 points under their name. 

Coming to Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions are coming into the contest, having aced two high-scoring run chases. Courtesy of the triumphs, they are sixth on the IPL 2023 points table with five wins in nine games. MI would look to ride on the winning momentum and conquer MS Dhoni & Co.

Both marquee franchises are studded with top-quality players and fans are likely to witness some jaw-dropping action on the cricket field on Saturday. However, among them,  there are certain players who might garner a lot of eyeballs in the forthcoming clash.

Here are the three players to watch out for in the CSK vs MI match

3. Devon Conway

Devon Conway has been a proven performer in the international arena. He has featured in 38 T20Is and racked up 1234 runs at a strike rate of 130.30. The 31-year-old has been superb in the IPL arena as well and scored 666 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 144.78.

Conway has taken the 16th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament by storm with his blistering performances. He has obliterated bowlers with his marauding bat and piled on runs for fun. The Kiwi batter has featured in nine innings for Chennai Super Kings and plundered 414 runs at a strike rate of 144.25.

When Chennai squared off against Punjab Kings in the 41st match of IPL 2023, Conway displayed his class and blasted 92* runs off 52 deliveries, which includes 16 fours and a six. The southpaw is in pristine touch and he would look to carry on the good work for the four-time IPL champions in the upcoming encounter.