IPL 2021: Match 30, CSK vs MI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match?

Preview 

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are set to lock horns in the 30th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League on Sunday, September 19. The game is also set to mark the first match of the IPL 2021 second leg after the tournament in India had to be halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although the Super Kings are second in the points table, their experience in the UAE back in 2020 wasn’t quiet a pleasant one. Moreover, Faf du Plessis has become uncertain for the encounter after he sustained a leg strain while playing for the Saint Lucia Kings in the 2021 edition of the CPL.

MI, on the other hand, have a strong squad at their disposal and are also on a two-match winning streak. In the first leg, Kieron Pollard’s blitz blew the Super Kings away. Pollard is also fresh from playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL, though he couldn’t lead his team beyond the semis.

Match Details

Match – Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians – 30th match

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Time – 7:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network, Hotstar

Pitch Report

In the 2020 IPL, the chasing teams found it tough to adjust in Dubai. Scores over the 180-run mark can be hard to chase down. Batting first should be the way forward for both teams. The spinners and pacers are expected to get assistance in almost equal proportion. The long boundaries won’t make life easy for the batters either.

Avg first innings score: 171 (26 matches in IPL 2020 at Dubai)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 10, Lost – 16, Tied – 0

Probable Playing XIs:

Chennai Super Kings

Faf du Plessis/Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suresh Raina, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c and wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood/Imran Tahir

Bench: Faf du Plessis/Robin Uthappa, KM Asif, Jason Behrendorff, Bhagath Verma, Krishnappa Gowtham, Imran Tahir/Josh Hazlewood, Narayan Jagadeesan, Lungi Ngidi, Cheteshwar Pujara, Harishankar Reddy, R Sai Kishore, Karn Sharma, Sam Curran

Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Marco Jansen/Jayant Yadav

Bench: Anmolpreet Singh, Piyush Chawla, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Marco Jansen/Jayant Yadav, Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Lynn, Adam Milne, Mohsin Khan, James Neesham, Aditya Tare, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Saurabh Tiwary, Yudhvir Singh

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 33 | Chennai Super Kings – 13 | Mumbai Indians– 20 |N/R – 0

In the UAE

Played – 3 | Chennai Super Kings – 2 | Mumbai Indians– 1 |N/R – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Quinton de Kock—Mumbai Indians

Quinton de Kock wasn’t quite at his very best in the first leg of IPL 2021. The left-hander scored 155 runs at an average of 31 with a top score of an unbeaten 70. But he’s played some useful knocks for South Africa of late. In the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, the southpaw scored 153 runs with two half-centuries. Moreover, he got out only once in the series.

Rahul Chahar– Mumbai Indians

Rahul Chahar has been exceptional with the ball and has been called up to India’s squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. In IPL 2021, he hasn’t flattered to deceive. In seven matches, the leg-spinner has picked up 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.21. The youngster has carried his form for the Indian team as well. He’ll be looking to replicate something similar.

Today’s match prediction: The team, batting first to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.