MI vs CSK Predicted Playing 11 - IPL 2022 Match 33
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Mumbai Indians have had a horrid tournament so far. Their chances of qualifying for the playoffs are negligible now after losing their first six games. One more loss and they will be officially out of the tournament. Meanwhile, Chennai have also struggled in the tournament, losing five out of their six games. The coming game is a must-win match for both teams.
Mumbai Indians
Team News
The problem with Mumbai is that they don't have enough resources available. Their bowling is too weak and all the workload is on Bumrah. Mumbai may give Riley Meredith a chance in place of Tymal Mills.
Top Order
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan will open the innings, followed by Dewald Brevis. Rohit needs to start performing as he is one of the key batters of the team. Kishan has also not looked in his elements in the last few games. Brevis has played well but he needs to convert the starts into big innings.
Middle Order
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma will take charge in middle overs. Surya has played exceptionally well, with little to no support from other batters. Tilak Varma has also been impressive.
All-rounders
Kieron Pollard and Fabian Allen will be the all-rounders. Pollard has blown hot and cold and Mumbai will need him to be a bit more consistent. Allen can also contribute to the team's cause with both bat and ball.
Bowlers
Bowling is a big concern for Mumbai and a lot depends on how Bumrah performs. The team may also bring in Riley Meredith in place of Tymal Mills. Mayank Markande can also get a game in place of Murugan Ashwin.
MI Key Batters
- Rohit Sharma - Despite his poor form, Rohit is a key player. He has not performed well for a while and is due for a big one.
- Suryakumar Yadav - Surya has come into the team and played some brilliant knocks. However, he has lacked support from the other end. He will be eyeing another good knock.
- Dewald Brevis - Brevis has played some good cameos which have impressed one and all. However, Mumbai will need him to be a bit more consistent.
MI Top Batsman Stats
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 219 | 5725 | 30.78 | 130.38 | 40/1 |
| Ishan Kishan | 67 | 1643 | 29.34 | 133.79 | 11/0 |
| Dewald Brevis | 4 | 117 | 29.25 | 172.06 | 0/0 |
MI Key Bowlers
- Jasprit Bumrah - Bumrah has failed to take many wickets this season but he has bowled well. The reason is that there is no pressure on the teams from the other end. He will seek support from other bowlers in the next game.
- Jaydev Unadkat - Unadkat is also not a genuine wicket-taker but he is good at containing runs. If he can stop run leaking at one end, he can help Mumbai big way.
- Fabien Allen - Allen had a poor game the other day but being a left-arm spinner, he can trouble Chennai batters.
MI Top Bowlers Stats
| Bowlers | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 112 | 134 | 23.63 | 7.43 | 4/14 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 89 | 89 | 30.27 | 8.75 | 5/25 |
| Fabien Allen | 5 | 2 | 68.0 | 9.07 | 1-22 |
MI Probable Playing 11
Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Dewald Brevis, Murugan Ashwin/Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah, Tymal Mills/Riley Meredith, Jaydev Undakat, Fabien Allen
Chennai Super Kings
Team News
Chennai were in a comfortable position to win their last game against Gujarat before David Miller took the game away from them. The team should stick to the same combination.
Top Order
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa will open the innings. Chennai will be pleased to see Gaikwad score runs in the last game, while Uthappa has also looked good in the last few games which is a positive sign. They will be followed by Moeen Ali, who is yet to fire but is a key batter.
Middle Order
Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni will be the middle order batters. Rayudu played a good hand in the last game, while Dube has been in terrific form with the bat. The expectations from Dhoni with the bat are low but one cannot count him out completely.
All-Rounders
Along with Dube and Ali, Chennai have the likes of Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja as their all-round options. The team will expect good performance from these players.
Bowlers
Chennai's bowling is weak in the absence of Deepak Chahar. Chris Jordan was taken apart by David Miller in the last game thus Dwayne Pretorious may get a game. Maheesh Theekshana will be a key player in the middle overs while Mukesh Choudhary will have to bring out his A-game as well.
CSK Key Batters
- Ruturaj Gaikwad - After a string of low scores, Gaikwad scored 73 in the last game. Back him to continue his form.
- Ambati Rayudu - Rayudu too scored a solid 46 in the last game and will be keen to continue contributing to the team's cause. His experience and skills against spinners in middle overs will be key.
- Shivam Dube - He has emerged as the best batter for Chennai in the season so far and Chennai will have high hopes from him. He has scored a couple of quick 50s in the tournament already and is Chennai’s highest run scorer.
CSK Top Batsman Stats
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 28 | 947 | 39.46 | 130.80 | 8/1 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 181 | 4044 | 29.09 | 126.85 | 21/1 |
| Shivam Dube | 30 | 625 | 27.17 | 134.41 | 3/0 |
CSK Key Bowlers
- Maheesh Theekshana - The mystery bowler has shown glimpses of brilliance in the last few games. However, he needs to be a lot more consistent to get desired results.
- Dwayne Bravo - Bravo is the leading wicket-taker of the Indian Premier League for a reason. His variations make him very hard to score off and give him plenty of wickets.
- Ravindra Jadeja - The spinner will have a vital role to play in middle overs. If he can control the run flow, Chennai will be more than happy as it will allow other bowlers to pick wickets.
CSK Key Bowler Stats
| Bowlers | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 206 | 132 | 30.16 | 7.64 | 5/16 |
| DJ Bravo | 157 | 177 | 23.97 | 8.36 | 4/22 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 6 | 14.67 | 7.33 | 4/33 |
CSK Probable Playing 11
Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja (c), Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan/Dwayne Pretorious, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary
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