MI vs CSK, IPL 2021: CSK’s Deepak Chahar issues caution, says “MI are the toughest team in IPL to beat”

MI vs CSK, IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings leading wicket-taker in IPL 2021, Deepak Chahar has issued words of caution ahead of the much-anticipated clash against Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium tonight.

Speaking on Star Sport’s “The Superkings show”, Chahar was quoted as saying, “Mumbai Indians have a balanced side- strong lineup of fast bolwers, spinners and a good batting depth and gamechaning all-rounders. It’s always a tough clash and it’s a challenge to win every time pitted against Mumbai Indians.”

MI vs CSK in IPL 2021: Biggest Battle in IPL, Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni

CSK and MI are the two most successful IPL franchises, with multiple titles under their belt. While Chennai have won IPL three times, Mumbai have the highest number of IPL trophies (five) to their name. Furthermore, MI vs CSK will also offer the battle between two captains with similar personality yet different approach to the game.

MI vs CSK in IPL 2021: Head to Head

CSK and MI had faced each other for the first time on 23 April 2008 at the M. A. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai. CSK won a high-scoring thriller by 6 runs as their 208 proved to be too much for Mumbai in the end. Out of 32 encounters since then, Mumbai Indians have won 19 and Chennai Super Kings have won 13.

Matches Played 32
CSK Won 13
MI Won 19
Tie 0
No Result 0

 

MI vs CSK in IPL 2021: When and at What time is Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match? 

The match will be played on May 1 (Saturday) at 7:30 pm. The Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match will be available on Star Sports channels and Disney+Hotstar.