Match 5 preview: CSK have 60% chances of winning against MI (40%)
Mumbai Indians who lost their opening match to Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter by just 2 runs will be looking to bounce back. The much talked pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Pointing who share more than 60,000 international runs amongst them fails to impress on Thursday night. Both of them looked unconvincing and their running between the wickets looked wobbly.
Rohit Sharma a huge bundle of talent lost his wicket while playing across the line frivolously and Ambati rayudu's run a ball effort was not of much help either. Mumbai Indian will sorely miss Lasith Malinga again in the Saturday's bout as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister restrain in letting Sri Lankan Players to play in the state.
This means Mumbai Indian will retain their same overseas players- Ricky Pointing, Pollard and Jhonson. Jacob Oram likely to be replaced by Glen Maxwell on whom Mumbai spent whopping $1 million. Munaf Patel will also possibly miss out the match as he conceded 40 runs in his 4 overs against RCB.
Mumbai's toughest challenge would be dealing the Chennai's ominous batting order start with Michael Hussey, Murli Vijay, Suresh Raina then lead to MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Badrinath and Albie Morkel.
Chennai Super Kings bought 5 bowlers at the auction with one purpose which is to tighten their bowling strength. Dirk Nannes & west Indian pacer Jason Holder are the forefront runner in making the playing XI, but it would be interesting to see how Chennai Super kings muck around their bowling line up considering Hussey and Bravo their first preference.
Morkel and Morris are doubtful due to their domestic commitment and the Sri Lakan Pacer Nuwan Kulasekara and offspiner Akila Dananjaya not open for selection, this could paved the way for Baba Aparajith for his IPL debut in the middle order. If not then Chennai Super Kings would retain their two overseas bowlers for the encounter against Mumbai Indians.
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