Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will play their IPL Match 12 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Rohit Sharma’s team will be looking for their first win of the season following a crushing defeat in their opener. Chennai, on the other hand, has won one game and lost one. MI holds the upper hand in the head-to-head between the two, with 20 victories in 34 encounters. Both teams have won three of their last six meetings. The match will feature the clash between Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, two of India’s most successful captains.
As the Mumbai Indians prepare to face off against the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023, the importance of a strong bowling attack cannot be overstated. In this article, we will take a look at three of the best bowlers to consider when selecting your fantasy team for this exciting matchup.
1. Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Chennai Super Kings pacer Rajvardhan Hangargekar had a great start to the IPL 2023 season, taking three wickets in the opening match against Gujarat Titans. Despite a less impactful performance against the Lucknow Super Giants, Hangargekar has been the team’s standout fast bowler. With his pace and ability to swing the ball, he can trouble the opposition batsmen and pick up crucial wickets. Hangargekar’s form will be crucial for CSK in their upcoming match against Mumbai Indians, who are in search of their first victory of the season. His skills make him a good pick for your fantasy team in the MI vs CSK encounter.
2. Jason Behrendorff
Mumbai Indians secured the services of Australian fast bowler Jason Behrendorff for INR 75 lakh during the 2023 IPL auction. The pacer had previously signed with MI in 2018 but was unable to play due to an injury. He eventually made his debut for the team in the 2019 season but was released by the franchise after that campaign. Behrendorff went on to play for RCB in the 2022 season but was now acquired by MI once again. With his ability to trouble batsmen, he could be a valuable first-change bowler for MI.
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3. Piyush Chawla
In the last IPL season, Mumbai Indians lacked an experienced spinner in their team, as both Murugan Ashwin and Mayank Markande were relatively inexperienced. Consequently, the franchise let them go and acquired the services of veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla for the IPL 2023. Although Chawla played just one game for MI in the 2021 season, he is among the top wicket-takers in the IPL. He will play a crucial role in the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack this season. In his IPL career, Chawla has taken 157 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.88.