MI vs CSK, IPL 2024: Likely Playing XIs of Both Teams And Impact Substitutes

In-form Mumbai Indians will lock horns with defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the 29th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 14. Led by Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have bounced back with back-to-back wins after three consecutive losses in IPL 2024. With four points from five matches, MI are currently placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK returned to winning ways against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last game in Chennai. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

Having registered three wins and two losses, CSK are placed third in the IPL 2024 standings with six points on the board.

Ahead of a high-profile IPL 2024 clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.

MI Predicted XI

Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper)

MI's star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan smashed 69 runs off just 34 balls against RCB in their last match at the Wankhede. Kishan is currently MI's leading run-scorer this season, having amassed 161 runs in five matches.

Rohit Sharma

Former MI captain Rohit Sharma has also looked in great touch in IPL 2024. The swashbuckling opening batter has scored 156 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 167.74.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav played a match-winning knock against RCB at the Wankhede on Thursday. Chasing 197, Suryakumar scored a blitzkrieg 19-ball 52 to help Mumbai chase down the target in just 15.3 overs.

Hardik Pandya (captain)

MI's newly-appointed captain Hardik Pandya showed glimpses of regaining his batting form in their previous fixture. Batting at No.4, Hardik hammered an unbeaten 21 runs off just six balls laced with three huge sixes.

Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma has been an integral member of MI's playing XI since 2022. The southpaw has already accumulated 143 runs in five matches this season including a 34-ball 64 against SRH.

Tim David

Hard-hitting Tim David could play a key role against CSK on Sunday. The 28-year-old has slammed 115 runs in four innings at an average of 57.50 and a strike rate of 149.35.

Romario Shepherd

MI's bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd could be a game-changer on his day. While Shepherd has hammered 54 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 337.50, MI will expect more from him on the bowling front as he has picked just a solitary wicket.

Mohammad Nabi

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi could retain his place in the MI's playing XI on Sunday. Since his IPL debut in 2017, Nabi has bagged 13 wickets and scored 180 runs in 19 matches.

Shreyas Gopal

Shreyas Gopal played his first IPL 2024 game against RCB at the Wankhede on Thursday. The 30-year-old all-rounder picked up the huge wicket of Glenn Maxwell to finish with figures of 4-0-32-1.

Jasprit Bumrah

MI's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah produced a sensational spell against RCB. Bumrah was adjudged the Player of the Match after he registered figures of 5/21 in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede. He is the joint leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024 with 10 scalps.

Gerald Coetzee

South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee has been one of the standout bowlers for MI this season. In his debut season, the right-arm pacer has already bagged eight IPL wickets in five matches at an average of 24.50.

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Akash Madhwal

CSK Predicted XI

Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra has made a decent start to his IPL career. The left-handed batter has scored 112 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 175. He will aim to score big against MI at the Wankhede.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a match-winning knock of unbeaten 67 off 58 balls to help his side chase down 138 in 17.4 overs against KKR. The stylish opener has already amassed 155 runs in five matches this season.

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is expected to bat at No.3 against MI on Sunday. The experienced middle-order batter has scored 119 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 130.76.

Daryl Mitchell

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell came into bat at No.3 in place of Rahane against KKR. Mitchell has amassed 118 runs in five matches at an average of 29.50 and a strike rate of 125.53.

Shivam Dube

Flamboyant Shivam Dube has been the leading run-scorer for CSK in IPL 2024 so far. Batting in the middle order, Dube has accumulated 176 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 160. He has hit 10 fours and 13 sixes in the ongoing IPL.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja will once again play a key role with both bat and ball for the defending champions. Jadeja was adjudged the Player of the Match in their last game against KKR. The left-arm spinner registered figures of 4-0-18-3 to restrict KKR to 137/9 in their 20 overs.

Sameer Rizvi

Young Sameer Rizvi is expected to retain his place in CSK's playing XI on Sunday. The swashbuckling batter showed glimpses of what he is capable of after he slammed 14 runs off just six balls against GT.

MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)

Wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni turned back the clock after he hammered unbeaten 37 runs off just 16 balls against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. He could play a pivotal role against a star-studded MI outfit.

Deepak Chahar

Pacer Deepak Chahar is expected to return to CSK's playing XI after he missed the last game due to a niggle. Chahar, who has been an integral member of the CSK outfit since 2018, has picked four wickets this season.

Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande has been impressive for CSK in IPL 2024 so far. The 28-year-old right-arm pacer has scalped five wickets in as many matches at an economy of 8.05.

Mustafizur Rahman

Left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been the leading wicket-taker for CSK this season. In IPL 2024, the Bangladesh pacer has already claimed nine wickets in just four matches at an average of 14.22 and an economy of eight.

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Matheesha Pathirana