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MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 33 | MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | DY Patil Pitch Report

A match between these two teams has always had an impact on the top end of the table. Also, they have featured in many crunch matches, including Qualifiers and Finals. They have nine of the 14 IPL Titles between them. So, the fact that this a bottom-of-the-table clash is quite the scenario to get used to. It just feels weird.

Both franchises didn’t quite nail the mega auction, with Mumbai Indians in particular looking quite short on bowling. It has proven to be the case, with their paper-thin attack often going the distance. Indeed, it is a far cry from the brilliant preparation, planning and execution that has served them so well over the years.

For Chennai Super Kings, they tried to keep their core, but the absence of Deepak Chahar in particular has hurt dearly. After defeating RCB two games ago to get their season up and running, they suffered heartbreak against Gujarat Titans courtesy of David Miller and Rashid Khan after a win looked an almost certain event.

This edition of IPL’s El Classico is like no other, but it remains crucial. Both CSK and MI are desperate for a win, with the latter still winless after six matches. It is now or never for both teams, as CSK can go within four points of fourth and MI can start to build some confidence.

Possible Playing 11

Tymal Mills has struggled to keep the runs down, so MI could give Riley Meredith an opportunity.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Ishan Kishan (wk), 2. Rohit Sharma (c), 3. Dewald Brewis, 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Suryakumar Yadav, 6. Kieron Pollard, 7. Fabian Allen, 8. M Ashwin, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Tymal Mills/Riley Meredith, 11. Jaydev Unadkat

Devon Conway has left the IPL bubble for his wedding in South Africa. He is set to rejoin on April 24.

Also, CSK could look to play Dwaine Pretorius over Chris Jordan. Pretorius was impressive earlier this season.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Robin Uthappa, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Ambati Rayudu, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. MS Dhoni (wk), 7. Ravindra Jadeja (c), 8. Dwayne Bravo, 9. Chris Jordan/Dwaine Pretorius, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Mukesh Choudhary

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

• Cometh the hour, cometh Rohit Sharma? The MI captain has struggled this season (114 runs, avg. 19.00), and this has to be the day he delivers for his team. He has the most runs of any MI player vs CSK: 693 runs, avg. 31.50, SR 128.81.
• However, Rohit has historically struggled at DY Patil Stadium. He has scored 82 runs in six innings on this ground at an average of 13.67.
• Suryakumar Yadav has played just the four matches this season and is already MI’s highest run-scorer (200, avg. 66.66, SR 153.84). He has solid numbers against CSK (8 inns, 255 runs, avg. 36.43, SR 125.62), and strikes above 155 against Bravo, Jordan and Pretorius.
• Dewald Brevis has been magnificent so far in IPL 2022. 18-year old Baby AB is striking at 172.05, and will come up against a CSK side today that can leak runs in key stages.
• Kieron Pollard hasn’t quite been the same since his miracle knock against CSK around this time last year. The big West Indian, who recently announced his international retirement, could look at this game as an opportunity to go big. He has smashed 622 runs in 24 innings vs CSK at an average of 36.59 and strike rate of 169.95.
• Also, Pollard strikes at 190 vs Jadeja, as well as 155+ against Bravo, Jordan and Pretorius in T20s.
• Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in four of the six matches so far in IPL 2022. MI desperately need their main man to get in the wickets in this match.
• Bumrah has dismissed Uthappa twice in 36 deliveries for 52 runs, Rayudu twice in 33 deliveries for 48 runs and Dube twice in 17 deliveries for 10 runs.

Chennai Super Kings:

• Ruturaj Gaikwad finally stamped his mark in the last match (73 off 48 vs GT). He smashed a cracking 88* vs MI in leg two of IPL 2021, which included a memorable sweep off Bumrah. He has scored 21 off 10 against MI’s main bowler.
• Shivam Dube is having a terrific season. He is CSK’s leading run-scorer so far (226 runs, avg. 45.20, SR 168.65). With his form, he is capable of taking down a struggling MI attack, particularly in the middle and death overs.
• Moeen Ali struck 58 off 36 balls vs MI in India last season, which included five fours and five sixes. Moeen is struggling so far this season (87 runs, avg. 17.40), so it will be interesting to see if today is his day.
• Ravindra Jadeja averages just 12.86 with the bat vs MI. However, he has a decent record vs Bumrah (47 off 36 balls, one dismissal). Given that MI’s other bowlers are struggling, Jadeja is capable of improving on this record.
• Jadeja has taken 18 wickets in 23 innings for CSK vs MI at an average of 29.28 and economy of 8.78. These aren’t great head-to-head stats, but Jadeja is the kind of player who can deliver on the day.
• There is a case to employ Dwayne Bravo early to Rohit Sharma. CSK’s leading wicket-taker this season (10) has dismissed Rohit five times in 72 deliveries in the IPL for a total of 82 runs. Also, Bravo has an impressive 30 wickets in 19 matches for CSK vs MI (avg. 17.50, econ. 7.91).
• Maheesh Theekshana has been terrific in the powerplay this season (four wickets in three matches). However, MI average 148 vs finger spin in IPL 2022, so it will be interesting to see how he fares today.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 34, MI 20, CSK 14.
• Ishan Kishan is striking at just 117.17 this season. His strike rate in five innings vs CSK isn’t much better at 127.82, but he does average 42.50 against them (170 runs).
• Tilak Varma in IPL 2022: 6 inns, 183 runs, avg. 36.60, SR 147.58.
• Ambati Rayudu is coming off a good 31-ball 46 vs GT, and has strong numbers for CSK vs MI: 10 inns, 256 runs, avg. 36.57, SR 142.22.
• There is a strong case for CSK to pick Dwaine Pretorius today. He took four wickets in two matches earlier this season, where he conceded just 6.80 per over in the middle overs and 10 in the death overs.
• Robin Uthappa career numbers vs MI: 26 inns, 567 runs, avg. 24.65, SR 124.89.

DY Patil Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score is 172.73 on this ground in IPL 2022. Out of the 11 matches at DY Patil this season, the team batting has first has scored more than 170 on five occasions, winning four of them.

In fact, this is a similar trend throughout the tournament thus far. There have been 17 scores of 170+ batting first in IPL 2022, and the team batting first has won 12 of them.

Another clear and warm evening is forecast, with dew expected.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
• Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav
• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali
• Bowlers: Dwayne Bravo, Jasprit Bumrah

Match Prediction

As the stats suggest, a score of 170+ batting first is crucial. CSK’s greater bowling depth might give them the edge in this match, but runs on the board could prove pivotal.

MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 33 | MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | DY Patil Pitch Report