Possibilities, Comparisons and Game Strategy: MI vs CSK- Match 33

In Wankhede the toss is not provincial, it is perhaps, the most fateful decision before the match. Dew falling below floodlights makes the ball shiny and difficult to hold and negates the power of spinners and deprives pace bowlers of the swing they depend on. There is an objective benefit to the team that is bowling in the second innings. Any spirit of the boat likeliest to meet who on this night will be successful in the draw of lots, and will play to make a first innings, must have a sufficient reason.

In the case of MI, this is to their advantage as they are able to win the toss. Bumrah is good with a new ball and in bright weather. On a day with swing and bounce; and it only takes one six to get him in under six overs before dew catches in; could be the difference between an opportunity of 200 targets and a target of 175. Wankhede has a par of 190/215 - and in a game where either side is in serious need of points, look for both to swing over the fence with the first ball of the game to end the game through Shiva Online Book.

The Blue Print of MI

The ideal game plan of MI is simple creation-wise and difficult to implement. Win the toss, the field and open with Bumrah in the powerplay with swinging Dukes. CSK has a fragile middle-order already battered by the absence of Mhatre and Cricket. If he could score two wickets in the first 6 overs, especially dangerous Ruturaj or Sanju Samson, the cricketing industry will be on her knees. The spinners of MI can now use the squeeze in the middle overs, especially Allah Ghazanfar.

The trick with the bat is to get Tilak Varma to the crease early and retain him. This was not a one-off occurrence but his century against Gujarat Titans, he is now the most in-form batter in this club. It would only take Suryakumar Yadav one good performance to come into his rhythm and when he does so this evening, MI would turn into a force to reckon with in batting. The introduction of Will Jacks, provides explosive back end delivery and provides MI with match-winning firepower over the entire 20 overs.

The Blue Print of CSK

The batting balance of CSK is not very strong on a piece of paper with Mhatre gone and Dhoni not being certain about his fitness. Their ideal strategy is to play down the risks in the powerplay- save Ruturaj and Sanju Samson when Bumrah opens up at the beginning and then attack in the overs 7-20. Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan have all demonstrated the ability to score fast in the middle and death overs. Should CSK manage to hit the 10-over mark at 80-plus without losing more than two wickets, then there is a basis they have to build up on to something threatening.

Pathirana is the trump card of CSK as to the ball. His weird behavior and yorker-taking style on the occasion of his death is a true X-factor, which can limit any batting line up in the last four overs. The wrist spin of Noor Ahmad must be established as a mid-over option with anti-aggressive right handers of MI. The bowling scheme is more established than the batting - and upon a ground where still there is something to be reached in the opening innings, the onslaught of CSK can startle.

Verdict MI Win

A tactical advantage tonight for Shiva Online ID users is which team uses their powerplay most effectively. In case Bumrah hits first, and Tilak has a 40 plus game, MI will be victorious. Provided CSK makes it through the initial six innings, the demise of Pathirana with the ball in hand and the dew factor makes this match a 50-50 affair. In general,MI's ability to attack with greater pace on home ground and superior position places them ahead but CSK have the bowling to make this extremely close.