The Indian T20 League 2023 is in full swing, with Mumbai and Chennai gearing up for an enthralling encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. This in-depth match preview blog delves into critical factors that could sway the outcome of this eagerly anticipated face-off.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Mumbai | Chennai | |
| Matches Won | 21 | 15 |
| Won Batting 1st | 10 | 7 |
| Won Batting 2nd | 11 | 8 |
Date & Time
The second match of the Saturday doubleheader will take place on 8th April at 7:30 PM IST. Match lineups will be available at 7:00 PM on MyTeam11 mobile app.
Venue Info and Stats
Wankhede Stadium, known for its batting-friendly pitch and small boundaries, will likely witness a high-scoring encounter between Mumbai and Chennai. Remember the following stats when creating your fantasy teams on the MyTeam11 app:
Indian T20 League Stats at the Wankhede Stadium:
Total Matches: 102
Matches won Batting 1st: 48
Matches won Batting 2nd: 54
Avg. 1st innings score: 167.9
Avg. 2nd innings score: 157.2
Highest 1st innings score: 235
Highest 2nd innings score: 223
Total 4s: 2933
Total 6s: 1322
Team Preview
Mumbai is presently in the 9th position, having suffered an 8-wicket defeat in their opening match against Bangalore. Conversely, Chennai occupies the 6th position after a 5-wicket loss against Gujarat and a 12-run triumph over Lucknow in their second match.
Chennai seems to hold a slight momentum advantage, having won their previous match, while Mumbai aims to rebound from their initial loss.
Top Players
Mumbai:
Mumbai’s top players include T. Varma, who scored a commendable 84 runs in the previous match, C. Green, who bagged a wicket, and S. Yadav, who contributed 15 runs.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| T. Varma | 123 |
| S. Yadav | 18 |
| C. Green | 27 |
Chennai:
Chennai’s R. Gaikwad has been in scintillating form, amassing 149 runs so far in IPL 2023. M. Ali has proven his all-around abilities with 42 runs and 4 wickets, while R. Hangargekar has claimed 3 crucial wickets.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| R. Gaikwad | 226 |
| M. Ali | 174 |
| R. Hangargekar | 75 |
Probable XI
Here’s the probable XI for Mumbai vs Chennai:
Mumbai: I. Kishan (wk), R. Sharma (c), S. Yadav, C. Green, T. Varma, N. Wadhera, T. David, H. Shokeen, A. Khan, J. Archer, P. Chawla, J. Behrendorff (Impact Player)
Chennai: D. Conway, R. Gaikwad, M. Ali, S. Dube, B. Stokes, A. Rayudu, MS Dhoni (wk) (c), R. Jadeja, M. Santner, D. Chahar, R. Hangargekar, T. Deshpande (Impact Player)
Suggested Fantasy Lineup
Indian T20 League 2023 Schedule:
The Indian T20 League 2023 schedule promises exciting cricketing action over the next few weeks. With all teams aiming for the top spots in the table, the competition is set to be fierce. Click here to check out the latest standing.
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