The 29th match of the IPL 2024 season saw a thrilling encounter between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings (MI vs CSK) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The match, held on 14th April 2024, ended with CSK securing a 20-run victory over MI.
Let check out MI vs CSK head to head in the IPL.
Venue: Wankhede Stadium
36 matches played between the MI vs CSK at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai Indians has won 20 matches while Chennai Super Kings has won 16 matches.
Toss Moment
Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field first, setting the stage for CSK to bat.
“We would like to bowl first, dew will come into play. It (pitch) looks better than the last game, expecting a lot of runs. Need to stick to the basics. Winning is very important to get the momentum. We were able to win two games convincingly.”
Hardik Pandya, MI Skipper
“Same. We Would have bowled first too, toss is something we can’t control. Need to do well in all three departments. IPL’s nature is always fluctuating. Good contest for both teams. The team playing better will win. Pathirana comes in for Theekshana, that’s the only change.”
Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Skipper
First Innings
CSK Batting
CSK’s innings began with Ajinkya Rahane scoring 5 runs off 8 balls, including one boundary. Rachin Ravindra contributed a quick 21 from 16 balls, hitting 2 fours and a six.
The star of the show was Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored an impressive 69 runs off 40 balls, with his innings decorated with 5 fours and 5 sixes.
Shivam Dube provided a solid finish with an unbeaten 66 from 38 balls, smashing 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Daryl Mitchell and MS Dhoni chipped in with 17 and 20* runs respectively, setting a challenging total for MI.
MI Bowling
MI’s bowlers had a tough outing, with Hardik Pandya taking 2 wickets for 43 runs.
Shreyas Gopal was economical, taking 1 wicket for 9 runs, while Gerald Coetzee claimed 1 wicket for 35 runs.
Second Innings
MI Batting
In response, MI put up a valiant fight with Rohit Sharma leading from the front, scoring a magnificent 105 off 63 balls, including 11 fours and 5 sixes.
Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan supported the chase with 31 and 23 runs respectively.
Tim David added a quick 13 runs, but it wasn’t enough to take MI over the line.
CSK Bowling
CSK’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Matheesha Pathirana, who delivered a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 28 runs.
Tushar Deshpande and Mustafizur Rahman supported well, taking crucial wickets at important junctures of the game.
Man of the Match
Chennai Super Kings’ comprehensive performance with both bat and ball ensured their victory by 20 runs.
Matheesha Pathirana’s exceptional bowling earned him the ‘Man of the Match’ title, as he played a pivotal role in restricting MI’s batting lineup.
“I was pretty nervous When we were bowling in the powerplay. MSD told me to keep calm and that gave me confidence. I don’t think too much about results, just concerned with my execution. If I execute, I will get my rewards. Sometimes I have to change my plans depending on the batters. The support staff all backed me during injury and that’s been the main reason for my form.”
Matheesha Pathirana, CSK
The match was a testament to CSK’s strategic prowess and their ability to perform under pressure.