Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the 15th match of the Indian Premier League. Both these franchises have been the powerhouses of the cash-rich tournament and would like to provide a thrilling contest to the crowd. Chennai Super Kings is still the unconquered side in the tournament whereas Mumbai Indians have won one and lost two. Sportzwiki brings you the Match Prediction.
In fact, these two teams are the most successful sides in the Indian Premier League folklore, having won the title on three occasions. However, Mumbai Indians have always been slow starters in the tournament and they are yet to achieve their mojo in the tourney.
Chennai Super Kings will carry the momentum.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have ticked the right boxes in the first three matches and have won all of them. They were in the middle of the thunderstorm (at 27-3) against Rajasthan Royals, however, MS Dhoni was once again the perfect helmsman who guided his team’s sinking ship to the shore.
Imran Tahir has been the pick of the bowlers for the Mumbai Indians. Tahir has thus far scalped six wickets in the season and he had taken two wickets in the match against the Rajasthan Royals. Consequently, he will like to continue his good show going.
Ambati Rayudu‘s form will be a cause for concern for the reigning champions as the CSK’s opener hasn’t hit the ground running. Shane Watson has also batted in bits and pieces, thus he would like to get back at the top of his game.
Mumbai hasn’t had an ideal start.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians is yet to play at the top of their game. Rohit Sharma has got off to starts in all but every match however the Mumbai Indians skipper has failed to play that match-winning score. Subsequently, the flamboyant batsman will like to make a good comeback.
Meanwhile, Yuvraj Singh has looked in promising form in the first three matches of the season. However, the champion batsman will like to carry on the impetus.
Furthermore, Jasprit Bumrah will be the trump card once again. The talisman bowler has bowled with fire and he is going to hold the key for the Mumbai Indians.
Weather:
The temperature is going to stay around 32 Degree Celsius in Mumbai. The sky is going to be partly cloudy, thus the players will have good weather conditions.
Match Prediction:
Mumbai Indians will host the 15th match of the season. Consequently, they are going to hold the home advantage. However, we know that the home advantage nullifies when a team plays against Chennai Super Kings, as the crowd supports MS Dhoni.
Chennai has the momentum on their side and would be the favourite. However, Mumbai has the firepower to make a roaring comeback.