CSK vs MI, IPL 2014
These two sides are like rivals in the the IPL, and the MI is the only team to have put on some challenge for the CSK in the IPL so far. These two teams are the traditional heavyweights of the IPL.
The Chennai Super Kings – as is their habit – are gleefully perched in the top half of the table. They were blown away by Kings XI Punjab in their season opener, but came back strongly to outclass Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals. The batting caved in meekly in the previous match against RR, but after useful runs from the lower helped them to a respectable total, the bowlers stepped up to restrict the opposition to 133.No player has top-scored for the Chennai Super Kings more often than Suresh Raina. The southpaw has all the elements needed to succeed in this format; he has all the shots in the book, has the power in his arms, has the gift of timing, isn’t afraid to take the aerial route and has the ability to play either the conservative game or shift gears and get stuck into the bowling. Simply put, Raina is the glue that holds the CSK batting line-up and gives freedom to Smith, McCullum and Dhoni to play their shots from the word go.
Mumbai Indians are the defending champions, but they have had a disastrous start to the season, losing both their matches. Kolkata Knight Riders whipped them by 41 runs in the inaugural match of the season, after which RCB handed them a seven-wicket defeat. MI have managed a total of 237 runs in 40 overs so far, losing 16 wickets in the process. In contrast, they have only managed to pick up eight wickets while conceding 279 runs in 37.3 overs. MI, coming back to the league after a five-day break, will realise that there is an urgent need to get their act together quickly.Mumbai Indians’ answer to Suresh Raina is Michael Hussey. Mr. Cricket can match all the qualities that Raina possesses and top them, and he also has the shots in the book to counter hostile short-pitched bowling. Just how good a player is he? 21 of his 24 innings of 30 or more have resulted in wins. He has stroke-players, like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson who are capable of pulling out the big hits on a consistent basis, for company.
Head to head:
Played 15 MI 9 CSK 6
Only team to surpass CSK.!
The Chennai Super Kings – as is their habit – are gleefully perched in the top half of the table. They were blown away by Kings XI Punjab in their season opener, but came back strongly to outclass Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals. The batting caved in meekly in the previous match against RR, but after useful runs from the lower helped them to a respectable total, the bowlers stepped up to restrict the opposition to 133.No player has top-scored for the Chennai Super Kings more often than Suresh Raina. The southpaw has all the elements needed to succeed in this format; he has all the shots in the book, has the power in his arms, has the gift of timing, isn’t afraid to take the aerial route and has the ability to play either the conservative game or shift gears and get stuck into the bowling. Simply put, Raina is the glue that holds the CSK batting line-up and gives freedom to Smith, McCullum and Dhoni to play their shots from the word go.
Mumbai Indians are the defending champions, but they have had a disastrous start to the season, losing both their matches. Kolkata Knight Riders whipped them by 41 runs in the inaugural match of the season, after which RCB handed them a seven-wicket defeat. MI have managed a total of 237 runs in 40 overs so far, losing 16 wickets in the process. In contrast, they have only managed to pick up eight wickets while conceding 279 runs in 37.3 overs. MI, coming back to the league after a five-day break, will realise that there is an urgent need to get their act together quickly.Mumbai Indians’ answer to Suresh Raina is Michael Hussey. Mr. Cricket can match all the qualities that Raina possesses and top them, and he also has the shots in the book to counter hostile short-pitched bowling. Just how good a player is he? 21 of his 24 innings of 30 or more have resulted in wins. He has stroke-players, like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson who are capable of pulling out the big hits on a consistent basis, for company.
Head to head:
Played 15 MI 9 CSK 6
Only team to surpass CSK.!
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