Mumbai on the surge after shaky start
- Chennai have lost two of their last three
- Mumbai have chased down 200+ in back-to-back games
After a washout against Lucknow in the last game, Chennai Super Kings are suddenly not in the top two, a place they would badly want to finish in after the start they had in the season. Two defeats and the washout have dented them and they will return home to make amends. Chennai Super Kings have odds of 1.79 to beat Gujarat Titans.
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Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have chased down 200+ twice and are on the surge to the top four after a disastrous start to the season. They also have a good record against Chennai in Chennai. Mumbai Indians have odds of 2.00 to beat Chennai Super Kings.
Head-to-head record, CSK v MI
Mumbai Indians enjoy the better head-to-head record against Chennai with 21 wins in 37 matches between these sides. Surprisingly, at Chepauk, Mumbai have won six of the eight matches between these sides. Since 2020, though, the record is pretty even with Chennai winning four of the seven matches, including the clash earlier this season.
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Toss prediction
The toss could be a major deciding factor in Chepauk in a day game with the spinners expected to thrive in the first innings. The team winning the toss will want to bowl first.
Win probability
In their last meeting, Chennai beat Mumbai comfortably at the Wankhede, but a lot has changed since then. That said, with the better spin attack, Chennai have a higher win probability of 60%.
Average score
The pitch here would take turn but teams have also managed to put up decent totals. The average score in day games in the IPL here is 150-160.
Pitch and conditions
The weather should be good for this game but with a turning track and dew expected towards the end of the second innings, teams will want to bowl first.
Players to keep an eye on…
CSK Predicted playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana
MI Predicted playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya
Ravindra Jadeja: Against a batting line-up that is comfortable facing spin, Jadeja will have a stiff challenge but he has stood up to most of them this year.
Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar’s return to form is a major boost for Mumbai Indians and he could take the attack to Chennai here.
IPL 2023, Match 49 predictions
Based on all of the above factors, we predict that Chennai Super Kings will win the match.
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CSK v MI Betting tips
Apart from betting on Chennai to win the match, check our other recommended bet about CSK’s best batter.
Devon Conway is in great form and has little threat among opposition bowlers. Back Conway at 3.19 to be Chennai’s top batter!
