It is the battle of West vs South when Mumbai Indians come up against the
Chennai Superkings in the Indian premier League this coming Wednesday
at home. Both these sides are on a good run of win and with Sachin Tendulkar
making a much anticipated debut for this clash, expect the playing field temperature
to be a wee bit high when these two sides clash up in Mumbai.
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Mumbai Indians have revitalised themselves after losing their first four matches
and have now won their last three matches. Their last win was against an impressive
Delhi Daredevils line up at home and there are positive signs throughout.
The likes of Shaun Pollock and Dwayne Bravo have come good when it mattered
the most and with Robin Uthappa looking at his blistering best, Mumbai Indians
might just have enough battery to outgun an on fire Chennai Superkings. However,
their biggest trump card will undoubtedly be Sachin Tendulkar as he gets ready
for his first ever t-20 match. The premium batsman of world cricket has looked
strong in the nets and he will be partnering Sanath Jayasurya in what is expected
to be a dream opening order. Victory here will take them level on points with
the Kolkata Knightriders and Delhi Daredevils and that is exactly what beleaguered
Mumbai will be hoping for this week.
After a minor slip up Chennai have regrouped well to win their last two matches
and will be eyeing for their seventh victory which would confirm a place in
the semifinals. The Southern stronghold side have based their recent victories
on strong batting performances with the duo of Stephen Fleming and Morkel filling
in the void left by Matthew Hayden and Mike Hussey admirably. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
and Suresh Badrinath form a formidable middle order pair that is well
complemented by the big hitting feats of Suresh Raina. The bowling has also
stood up to the task with the emergence of fast bowler Laxmipathy Balaji and
the return to form of Muttaih Muralitharan. On paper, the Chennai Superkings
look to be on the best balanced outfits of the tournament and they will be eager
to seal a place in the semifinals with a strong victory over the Mumbai Indians
this coming Wednesday 14th of may 2008 oat the Dr. Y Patel stadium in Mumbai.
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