New Delhi: Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium will play host to Match 43 of the Indian Premier League 2015 between home team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and visitors Mumbai Indians (MI).
After a shocking start, MI have resurrected their campaign on the back of 4 consecutive wins. While the consistent CSK side beat RCB by 24 runs in Match 37 during their last outing.
A win for MS Dhoni's side will help it pull away further away at the top of the league with a game in hand over RR. While a win will help Rohit Sharma's side to climb the 4th spot for the first time this season.
Over the years, both sides have had their share of success in this encounter with CSK leading the head-to-head 10-9 over MI.
As two heavyweights collide, we highlight one key player from each side who could swing this match in his side's favor.
Mitchell McClenaghan (MI)
Mitchell McClenaghan has undoubtedly been among the most impressive debutants in the IPL. Despite not finding a place in New Zealand's pace attack at the World Cup, McClenaghan has showed why MI snapped him up for the 2015 edition of the IPL. The left-arm pacer has picked up 9 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 21.55 and economy rate of 8.08. The Kiwi has been at the forefront of MI's resurgence in the last 4 matches. McClenaghan will be expected to play a key role for Mumbai against the explosive CSK batting line-up.
Suresh Raina (CSK)
Suresh Raina has been the most successful batsmen in the IPL since its inception in 2008. The remarkable consistency of the southpaw has been a major reason behind CK's success in this league. This year, Raina has scored 256 runs with 2 fifties in 10 matches at an average of 28.44 and strike rate of 124.87. His overall batting average and strike rate of 35.10 and 140.65 respectively indicates the left-hander has not been at his best this term. Suresh Raina will be expected to play an explosive knock against a Mumbai side brimming with confidence.
Key stats
MI and CSK have two matches apiece at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Dwayne Bravo has more wickets against MI than against any other opponent.
