With their IPL play-off hopes hanging by a thread, Chennai Super Kings face their fiercest rivals, a down and out Mumbai Indians, in their bid to stay afloat in the competition. In the last meeting between the two teams this season, Chennai won by 3 wickets in a last-ball thriller. Check CSK vs MI IPL live score updates, scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, live streaming and highlights on Times of India.Read Less
Numbers Game
Bowlers need to keep up the good work
CSK bowlers were right on the money when they bundled DC for 117. Tweaker Moeen Ali picked three wickets, while young pacers Mukesh Choudhary and Simarjeet Singh also fared well. The trio will need to once again deliver along with key spinner Maheesh Theekshana, whose four overs can also change the game's fate. Another important cog is Bravo, who has the knack of breaking partnerships.
Head-to-head
The last encounter...
Last time when the two sides met, a vintage Dhoni, 'the best finisher' sealed the game on the last ball of the game.
Openers going all guns blazing for CSK
The MS Dhoni-led side would take confidence from their 91-run win over Delhi Capitals in their last outing and hope the batters build on their brilliant showing. Opener Devon Conway is in sublime form and has hit three back-to-back half centuries. He tore apart the Delhi Capitals attack with his whirlwind 87 and would need to provide an aggressive start with fellow opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who too has found form but can be more consistent.
Do or die game for Chennai
This has been a season to forget for both Mumbai and Chennai. While MI will be playing for pride, CSK still have an outside chance to progress if they win their remaining games and other results go their way. CSK will be eliminated if they lose to Mumbai Indians tonight.
The El-Clasico
Their IPL play-off hopes hanging by a thread, Chennai Super Kings will face their fiercest rivals, a down and out Mumbai Indians, in their bid to stay afloat in the competition.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Match 59 where Chennai Super Kings take on Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.