MI vs CSK: Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in the 12th match of the IPL 2023. The EL-Classico of IPL, MI vs CSK is happening at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as both sides are set for a mouthwatering clash. CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first. Meanwhile, they made a couple of changes to their side.
Why Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes are out of the team?
Meanwhile, Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes are missing the game for CSK against MI. There were reports that Ben Stokes has suffered a heel injury and he has been advised to rest for 10 days. Meanwhile, Dhoni confirmed that Stokes is injured and Moeen is not well too.
"We will be bowling first. I think this is one of the most memorable venues not only because of the 2011 win but when also because of the reception we got when we came after we won in 2007 was great. Generally got pace and bounce, and you can play your shots. We have a few injury concerns, Stokes has an injury, and Moeen is not well. Ajinkya and Pretorius are playing in place of them," Dhoni said at the toss.
CSK have brought in Pretorius, Ajinkya, and Sisanda Magala in their team in place of Stokes, Moeen, and Ambati Rayudu, who is in impact player list of the Dhoni-led side. Notably, Magala makes his IPL debut as the Proteas bowler will look to fill the death over issue of CSK.
MI and CSK share a big rivalry between them. Notably, the two sides share as many as 9 IPL trophies between and have locked horns against each other a massive 36 times including the face-offs in the now-defunct Champions League T20. Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, the captains of the respective teams, will be keen on leading their team to a win in this crucial encounter
MI vs CSK head to head
Matches Played - 34
CSK won - 14
MI won - 20
Tied Matches - 0
No Result - 0
CSK's Highest Score - 218
MI's Highest Score - 219
CSK's Playing XI:
Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Sisanda Magala, Tushar Deshpande
MI's Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Tristan Stubbs, Arshad Khan, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff
