The stage is set for a thrilling clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, where the two teams will lock horns in the second match of a double-header. As captain, MS Dhoni will face off against his former protégé Hardik Pandya, making this a battle of wits and skill between a mentor and his mentee. Chennai kicked off their season with a win against Mumbai but stumbled with five consecutive losses afterward. After taking back the reins, Dhoni guided the team to a win in their last match. Currently, CSK sits at the bottom of the points table with just two wins out of seven. Mumbai isn’t doing much better but has managed to stay ahead of Chennai, boasting three wins out of seven and sitting in seventh place.
Mumbai Indians have called Wankhede Stadium home since the IPL’s inception. A total of 119 matches have been played here so far. Teams batting first have won 55 times, while those batting second have emerged victorious 64 times. The team that wins the toss has an edge, with 62 wins, compared to 57 for the team that loses it.
Notable Records at Wankhede Stadium
The highest score recorded here is 235 by RCB back in 2015, with AB de Villiers contributing 133 runs, the highest individual score. The biggest chase? 214 runs, achieved by Mumbai against Rajasthan. Top bowling spells include Harbhajan Singh and Wanindu Hasaranga, who both claimed 5/18. Today’s game is expected to favor bowlers, contrary to the stadium’s history of high-scoring matches. Spinners are likely to have an upper hand here, so a total of around 190 could be a good score when batting first. The powerplay will be crucial, and teams will need to focus on scoring big during this period. Dew is expected to play a significant role, making it advantageous to bowl first and bat second.
- Spinners will dominate the game.
- A score of 190 will be competitive when batting first.
- Powerplay will be key to setting up a strong total.
- Overs will make batting easier in the second innings.
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