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IPL-17: MI vs CSK | Mumbai Indians win toss; elect to bowl against Chennai Super Kings

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Chennai Super Kings player M.S. Dhoni is seen during a practice session in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2024, in Mumbai on April 14. This match remains to be one of the most greatest rivalries in the history of Indian Premier League. MI vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2024 After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cited dew factor could be a deciding first. The playing XI for Mumbai remains unchanged. 🚨 Toss News 🚨@mipaltan have elected to bowl against @ChennaiIPL at Wankhede Stadium. Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/2wfiVhdNSY#TATAIPL | #MIvCSKpic.twitter.com/Yk7Yuy00do — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 14, 2024 Chennai Super Kings Ruturaj Gaikwad also said he would have bowled first. He added “We are coming back from a win and expects to continue that momentum”. Chennai Super Kings brought in Matheesha Pathirana in place of Mahesh Theekshana. Squads Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman. Subs: Pathirana, Sindhi, Santner, Moeen, Rasheed Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal. Subs: Suryakumar Yadav, Brewis, Dhir, Wadhera, Harvik

From captain to bus driver: Fans react as Rohit Sharma takes up new role for Mumbai Indians

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Image Source : PTI Rohit Sharma. There is a humourous side to Rohit Sharma that often brings a smile to the faces of cricket fans around the world and ‘The Hitman’ showcased something similar when he took the driver’s seat of the Mumbai Indians’ team bus. In a viral video, Rohit can be seen acting as the driver of the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) team bus and entertaining the fans who had gathered around it to get a glimpse of their favourite stars. Watch the video: Rohit’s gesture amused the fans and got them laughing. Some of the fans who had assembled around the team bus took their phones out to capture the rib-tickling moment and the video is now doing rounds across several social media platforms. Meanwhile, Mumbai have suddenly picked up the winning momentum and have won two games on the trot. They are seventh on the points table with two wins in five games. Their net run rate (NRR) (-0.073) needs to improve as well. The five-time champions will be taking on the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the El Classico on Sunday (April 14) at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians have history on their side as they have won 20 games against Chennai whereas CSK have won only 16 matches. Chennai Super Kings are coming into this contest on the back of an impressive seven-wicket over Kolkata Knight Riders. Hence, the clash between both sides promises to be an exciting one. Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 squad Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal, Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Harvik Desai, Piyush Chawla, Kwena Maphaka, Shams Mulani, Luke Wood, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj

Watch – MI vs CSK: Rivals on the field, friends off it | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: There’s no bigger clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) than the one between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. It’s a classic rivalry to say the least.Both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are powerhouse teams, each having won the trophy five times. Whenever they clash, it’s not just a cricket match, but a showdown of talent, strategy, and nerves. Their matches are always highly anticipated and fiercely contested, with fans from both sides eagerly watching every ball.The MI vs CSK rivalry is characterized by competitiveness, high-quality cricket, and memorable moments, making it one of the most captivating matchups in the IPL.But regardless of the rivalry, the players of both the teams are friends and have mutual admiration for each other.On the eve of the clash between the two teams at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, the official X handle of CSK shared a video of players both the teams meeting and greeting each other.Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur who are from Mumbai play for CSK.In the video, Rohit Sharma was seen talking to Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja interacting with Tilak Verma. And the friends from the Caribbean, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were seen talking to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming.Bravo and Pollard have had numerous and memorable on-field clashes but their friendship has only grown stronger over the years.Shardul Thakur was also seen talking to Ishan Kishan, whose idol is the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni.The MI-CSK rivalry began in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008. Since then, MI and CSK have faced each other numerous times in the league stage, playoffs, and finals, adding to the intensity of their rivalry.Both teams have had their moments of dominance. However, CSK has historically had a slight edge in head-to-head matches, particularly in the earlier seasons of the IPL. In recent years, MI have balanced the scales, making the rivalry even more compelling. MI and CSK have often met in crucial playoff matches and finals, elevating the stakes of their encounters. These matches have produced some thrilling moments and have been highly anticipated by fans of both teams.The rivalry is also fueled by the presence of star players in both teams. Players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah (MI) and MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) have played key roles in shaping the outcomes of matches between these teams over the years.MI and CSK have large and passionate fan bases, adding to the atmosphere and excitement whenever they face each other on the field. The support from fans further intensifies the rivalry.