The IPL 2023 season has just begun, and the excitement is already at its peak as the upcoming MI vs CSK match is set to take place on April 8, 2023. This match is often referred to as the ‘El Classico in IPL’ and is one of the most anticipated clashes of the season. Recently, Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan shared their thoughts on the upcoming game, and their opinions have sparked a lot of interest among cricket fans.
Mohammad Kaif, the former Indian cricketer and commentator, stated that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are difficult to beat on any ground, and Mumbai Indians (MI) will have to work hard at Wankhede to get their first two points of the season. However, Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan believe that Mumbai Indians will grab victory at their home ground.
Irfan Pathan stated that since MI is playing at home this time, they have better chances of winning the game. On the other hand, Yusuf Pathan pointed out that out of the ten matches played between CSK and MI at Wankhede Stadium, MI has won seven times. Hence, according to Yusuf, Mumbai Indians are definitely going to pocket those two vital points.
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The match will witness Rohit Sharma leading Mumbai Indians while MS Dhoni will be leading Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians lost their opening match to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets, and they will play their second match of the season against CSK. On the other hand, CSK lost their opening game to Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets. Later, they grabbed a victory against Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs at their home in Chepauk. Therefore, CSK will play their third game of the season against Mumbai Indians.
The fans are eagerly waiting for this clash as it is expected to be an intense battle between two strong teams. The match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the home ground of Mumbai Indians, adding to the excitement of the fans. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated match of IPL 2023.