CSK vs MI IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings in the opener of the second phase of IPL 2021, and here are the 5 key players to watch out for in tonight’s match.
The first phase of IPL 2021 was held in India. But due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it got postponed midway in May. It will now take place in the United Arab Emirates.
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will take on their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in the first match of the second phase of IPL 2021. The match will take place in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 19th September.
We look at the 5 key players to watch out for in this heavyweight clash:
Trent Boult (MI)
The left-arm New Zealand pacer had a great season in the UAE last year, as he took 25 wickets in 15 matches. But he struggled in the first phase of this season and will cherish the fact that the tournament is back to the place where he likes to bowl.
If he takes early wickets in the Powerplay, CSK will find it difficult to get going!
Shardul Thakur (CSK)
The all-rounder has been in dominant form, especially in the recently concluded Test series against England. He will look to carry this rich vein of form and contribute in both departments as he always likes to do!
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
The dashing top-order batsman has been in the form of his life in the last 2-3 years. He enjoyed a great outing in the first phase of this IPL. He also did well in the series against Sri Lanka.
MI will once again bank on him to deliver the goods tonight!
Moeen Ali (CSK)
The English all-rounder was a revelation for CSK in the Indian leg of IPL 2021. He scored 206 runs in 6 matches at a healthy strike rate of 157.25. He chipped in with 5 wickets with the ball as well.
CSK will hope he continues his form over to the UAE!
Hardik Pandya (MI)
The Baroda-based all-rounder will have all eyes on him right through the IPL season, as he looks to get back into form before the all-important T20 World Cup next month. Both his bowling and batting will be under immense scrutiny, so that makes him a player we cannot miss!
So these are the 5 players to watch out for in tonight’s epic match!
