<p>Ahead of Delhi Capitals (DC) first game in the second and final leg of IPL 2021, stand-in captain Rishabh Pant has revealed his biggest learning from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni. It isn't unknown that Pant sees Dhoni as his mentor and recently shared what he has imbibed the most as a leader from the former Indian keeper-batsman.</p>

<p>At a press conference organised by DC franchise, ahead of their clash versus Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Wednesday (September 22), Pant told during interaction with the reporters, "Biggest learning is to focus on the process and results will follow. That's one of the biggest mantras that I have been following for a while now and it helps."</p>

<p>He also further asserted, "I have learned from Ricky that you have to treat everyone equally in the team. From junior players to senior players to coach, if you respect everyone in the team, it will be a good combination. When you start respecting players and the support staff around you, special things happen. When you respect them, they are going to give whatever they have for you. That's what you want as a skipper - for the team to stand for you each and every time."</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Pant had taken over as the DC captain ahead of IPL 2021's first leg with a shoulder injury to regular captain Shreyas Iyer. Despite Iyer being deemed fit and returning to the DC camp for the UAE leg, the one-time runners-up have kept Pant as the captain for the rest of the season to maintain continuity. The young wicketkeeper-batsman will hope to take DC to their maiden IPL title, after they ended as runners-up in IPL 2020 in the UAE.</p>

<p>DC are at the second spot in the points table, with 6 wins from 8 encounters.</p>


Ahead of Delhi Capitals (DC) first game in the second and final leg of IPL 2021, stand-in captain Rishabh Pant has revealed his biggest learning from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni.

Ahead of Delhi Capitals (DC) first game in the second and final leg of IPL 2021, stand-in captain Rishabh Pant has revealed his biggest learning from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni. It isn't unknown that Pant sees Dhoni as his mentor and recently shared what he has imbibed the most as a leader from the former Indian keeper-batsman. At a press conference organised by DC franchise, ahead of their clash versus Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Wednesday (September 22), Pant told during interaction with the reporters, "Biggest learning is to focus on the process and results will follow. That's one of the biggest mantras that I have been following for a while now and it helps." He also further asserted, "I have learned from Ricky that you have to treat everyone equally in the team. From junior players to senior players to coach, if you respect everyone in the team, it will be a good combination. When you start respecting players and the support staff around you, special things happen. When you respect them, they are going to give whatever they have for you. That's what you want as a skipper - for the team to stand for you each and every time." ALSO READ | India blessed to have 2 players like MS Dhoni in Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan, says Saba Karim For the unversed, Pant had taken over as the DC captain ahead of IPL 2021's first leg with a shoulder injury to regular captain Shreyas Iyer. Despite Iyer being deemed fit and returning to the DC camp for the UAE leg, the one-time runners-up have kept Pant as the captain for the rest of the season to maintain continuity. The young wicketkeeper-batsman will hope to take DC to their maiden IPL title, after they ended as runners-up in IPL 2020 in the UAE. DC are at the second spot in the points table, with 6 wins from 8 encounters.

IPL 2021: DC skipper Rishabh Pant shares his biggest learning from India legend and CSK captain MS Dhoni

<p>The gifted Ruturaj Gaikwad laid the foundation with an unbeaten 58-ball 88 before Dwayne Bravo led an excellent bowling display to power Chennai Super Kings to a crushing 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Sunday.</p>

<p>Gaikwad batted through the innings to lift Chennai Super Kings from a precarious 7/3 to 156 for six as the IPL-14 resumed in the UAE after the first phase in India was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May.</p>

<p>The late spark was provided by Bravo (23 off 8 balls) as CSK recovered from a disastrous start to put up a fighting total.</p>

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<p>Chasing 157 on a pitch where the ball often stopped on the batsmen, MI too were off to a poor start as they slipped to 37 for three in the sixth over at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.</p>

<p>Both Quinton de Kock (17) and debutant Anmolpreet Singh (16) got out after getting starts, the bowler being pacer Deepak Chahar on both occasions.</p>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan too made their way back to the dugout in quick succession to leave MI in a spot of bother at 58 for four in the 10th over.</p>

<p>Saurabh Tiwary (50 not out) and stand-in skipper Kieron Pollard tried to forge a partnership before Josh Hazlewood had the big-hitting all-rounder from Trinidad trapped in front of the wicket.</p>

<p>CSK brightened their prospects further when Krunal Pandya was run out by the Dwayne Bravo-MS Dhoni combination.</p>

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<p>Tiwary and Adam Milne tried but could not succeed, with the latter getting out to the experienced Bravo in the second ball of the 20th over.</p>

<p>Bravo picked up 3/25 while Chahar had 2/19 as MI ended at 136 for eight.</p>

<p>Earlier, the 24-year-old Gaikwad added 81 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (26) to steady the ship after they lost skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the sixth over with the score reading 24 for 4.</p>

<p>Gaikwad smashed nine fours and three sixes, while Bravo hit three maximums as CSK scored 112 runs in the back 10.</p>

<p>CSK lost four wickets in the power play, including the wickets of skipper Dhoni and the team's seasoned run-getter Suresh Raina, as three top-order batsmen failed to open their account.</p>

<p>The start was inauspicious for CSK as Trent Boult dismissed Faf du Plessis in the fifth ball of the very first over when the New Zealand pace spearhead had the veteran South African caught by the backward point fielder Adam Milne, who was standing very fine, after the batsman had shaped himself up to play the cut shot.</p>

<p>One for one became two for two in the next over as Milne got Moeen Ali who slapped a slightly short ball straight to Saurabh Tiwary at cover.</p>

<p>What didn't help Moeen was that the ball seemed to stop as the England all-rounder went for his shot.</p>

<p>More trouble was in store for CSK as the three-time winners lost the big wicket of Raina in the third over when the experienced left-handed batsman, who has helped the team win so many matches in the past, got out to an irresponsible shot when he miscued one while trying to attack the Kiwi seamer.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu retired hurt after taking a blow on his body to make matter worse for the Super Kings.</p>

<p>If that was not enough, holders Mumbai Indians piled more misery on CSK by sending the veteran Dhoni back to the hut for a poor score.</p>

<p>The World Cup-winning Indian captain timed his shot well but, to his shock, Boult completed a well-judged catch at deep square leg, capping a forgettable powerplay for the unit from Chennai.</p>

<p>After that, Gaikwad and Jadeja put together invaluable runs by mixing caution with aggression to give their team a total to defend against a side that is missing two of their big players in regular skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, whose seam-up bowling was missed when the Chennai duo was rebuilding their innings.</p>


The gifted Ruturaj Gaikwad laid the foundation with an unbeaten 58-ball 88 before Dwayne Bravo led an excellent bowling display to power Chennai Super Kings to a crushing 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Sunday.

The gifted Ruturaj Gaikwad laid the foundation with an unbeaten 58-ball 88 before Dwayne Bravo led an excellent bowling display to power Chennai Super Kings to a crushing 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Sunday. Gaikwad batted through the innings to lift Chennai Super Kings from a precarious 7/3 to 156 for six as the IPL-14 resumed in the UAE after the first phase in India was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May. The late spark was provided by Bravo (23 off 8 balls) as CSK recovered from a disastrous start to put up a fighting total. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021 Chasing 157 on a pitch where the ball often stopped on the batsmen, MI too were off to a poor start as they slipped to 37 for three in the sixth over at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both Quinton de Kock (17) and debutant Anmolpreet Singh (16) got out after getting starts, the bowler being pacer Deepak Chahar on both occasions. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan too made their way back to the dugout in quick succession to leave MI in a spot of bother at 58 for four in the 10th over. Saurabh Tiwary (50 not out) and stand-in skipper Kieron Pollard tried to forge a partnership before Josh Hazlewood had the big-hitting all-rounder from Trinidad trapped in front of the wicket. CSK brightened their prospects further when Krunal Pandya was run out by the Dwayne Bravo-MS Dhoni combination. IN PICS | IPL 2021 UAE leg: All teams and their revised squad list Ruturaj Gaikwad wins the Man of the Match award for his brilliant knock of 88* off 58 deliveries 👏👏#VIVOIPL #CSKvMI pic.twitter.com/efs6Ybxt6L — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 19, 2021 × .@ChennaiIPL WIN by 20 runs and have added 2 more points to their tally.#VIVOIPL #CSKvMI pic.twitter.com/qVh9ZfwB2E — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 19, 2021 × Tiwary and Adam Milne tried but could not succeed, with the latter getting out to the experienced Bravo in the second ball of the 20th over. Bravo picked up 3/25 while Chahar had 2/19 as MI ended at 136 for eight. Earlier, the 24-year-old Gaikwad added 81 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (26) to steady the ship after they lost skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the sixth over with the score reading 24 for 4. Gaikwad smashed nine fours and three sixes, while Bravo hit three maximums as CSK scored 112 runs in the back 10. CSK lost four wickets in the power play, including the wickets of skipper Dhoni and the team's seasoned run-getter Suresh Raina, as three top-order batsmen failed to open their account. The start was inauspicious for CSK as Trent Boult dismissed Faf du Plessis in the fifth ball of the very first over when the New Zealand pace spearhead had the veteran South African caught by the backward point fielder Adam Milne, who was standing very fine, after the batsman had shaped himself up to play the cut shot. One for one became two for two in the next over as Milne got Moeen Ali who slapped a slightly short ball straight to Saurabh Tiwary at cover. What didn't help Moeen was that the ball seemed to stop as the England all-rounder went for his shot. More trouble was in store for CSK as the three-time winners lost the big wicket of Raina in the third over when the experienced left-handed batsman, who has helped the team win so many matches in the past, got out to an irresponsible shot when he miscued one while trying to attack the Kiwi seamer. Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu retired hurt after taking a blow on his body to make matter worse for the Super Kings. If that was not enough, holders Mumbai Indians piled more misery on CSK by sending the veteran Dhoni back to the hut for a poor score. The World Cup-winning Indian captain timed his shot well but, to his shock, Boult completed a well-judged catch at deep square leg, capping a forgettable powerplay for the unit from Chennai. After that, Gaikwad and Jadeja put together invaluable runs by mixing caution with aggression to give their team a total to defend against a side that is missing two of their big players in regular skipper Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, whose seam-up bowling was missed when the Chennai duo was rebuilding their innings.

IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad's 88 and bowlers power Chennai Super Kings to 20-run win over Mumbai Indians

<p>MS Dhoni made a huge name for himself in world cricket with his knack of remaining calm&nbsp;and composed as a leader, for Team India or the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, many a times the cricketing fraternity has also seen his angry side on the 22-yard cricket strip.</p>

<p>During the match 30 of the IPL 2021, which led to the commencement of the second and final leg in the UAE on Sunday (September 19), the CSK captain lost his cool on all-rounder Dwayne Bravo during the 18th over of MI's 157-run chase. The two went for Saurabh Tiwary's catch, with Dhoni covering a lot of distance and Bravo running from the fine-leg region, to get hold of the catch. Eventually, both Dhoni and Bravo couldn't complete the catch which made the former lose his cool on the West Indian. Here's the video -</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, CSK defeated MI by 20 runs in match 30&nbsp;despite being at 7-3 at one stage after opting to bat first in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Riding on Ruturaj Gaeikwad's 88 not out, CSK posted 156-6&nbsp;and restricted MI to 136-8 with Tiwary being stranded on an unbeaten 50.</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "I think at 30/4, you want to get something respectable on the board and Ruturaj and Bravo got us more than what we expected. We had to bat exceptionally to get to 140, but to get to 160 was tremendous. The wicket was slightly two-paced and slow to start off with. Most of them got out to the slowness. If you come later and you want to go hard and that's why we lost wickets. I would have tried to get into the eighth or ninth over and then take it from there. You always think you could have gone harder earlier, but with wickets down, it was a risk. There's always a catch, one batter played till the end and the others contributed well."</p>


MS Dhoni made a huge name for himself in world cricket with his knack of remaining calm and composed as a leader, for Team India or the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

MS Dhoni made a huge name for himself in world cricket with his knack of remaining calm and composed as a leader, for Team India or the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, many a times the cricketing fraternity has also seen his angry side on the 22-yard cricket strip. During the match 30 of the IPL 2021, which led to the commencement of the second and final leg in the UAE on Sunday (September 19), the CSK captain lost his cool on all-rounder Dwayne Bravo during the 18th over of MI's 157-run chase. The two went for Saurabh Tiwary's catch, with Dhoni covering a lot of distance and Bravo running from the fine-leg region, to get hold of the catch. Eventually, both Dhoni and Bravo couldn't complete the catch which made the former lose his cool on the West Indian. Here's the video - pic.twitter.com/QIccWSGsSE — Maqbool (@im_maqbool) September 20, 2021 × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Wasim Jaffer leaves netizens ROFL as he shares his players to watch out for RCB vs KKR clash Talking about the match, CSK defeated MI by 20 runs in match 30 despite being at 7-3 at one stage after opting to bat first in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Riding on Ruturaj Gaeikwad's 88 not out, CSK posted 156-6 and restricted MI to 136-8 with Tiwary being stranded on an unbeaten 50. At the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "I think at 30/4, you want to get something respectable on the board and Ruturaj and Bravo got us more than what we expected. We had to bat exceptionally to get to 140, but to get to 160 was tremendous. The wicket was slightly two-paced and slow to start off with. Most of them got out to the slowness. If you come later and you want to go hard and that's why we lost wickets. I would have tried to get into the eighth or ninth over and then take it from there. You always think you could have gone harder earlier, but with wickets down, it was a risk. There's always a catch, one batter played till the end and the others contributed well."

MS Dhoni loses cool after on-field confusion with Dwayne Bravo led to a dropped catch during CSK vs MI tie - Watch

IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dwayne Bravo shine: Here are key moments of CSK vs MI thrilling clash

<p>Mumbai Indians regular skipper Rohit Sharma missed the clash against Chennai Super Kings as the second leg of the Indian Premier League 2021 kicked off on Sunday (September 19).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the absence of Rohit, the team is being led by Kieron Pollard as the team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has also missed the blockbuster clash, making the way for Anmolpreet Singh's debut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Rohit's absence, Pollard said, "He is okay, we will see him sooner rather than later. He is the captain of this ship. I am just standing in."</p>

<p>"We started a couple of months back, and we were just starting to build the momentum with a couple of wins. Rohit misses out, Hardik is not playing as well. Anmolpreet makes his debut, that's about it, all others are regular players," Pollard added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat against defending champions Mumbai Indians. For CSK, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Dwayne Bravo and Josh Hazlewood are the four foreigners playing in the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will bat first, looks like a good wicket. Setting a target will be a better option. It's the same for everyone," said MS Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the long hiatus, Dhoni said, "I can't say if it's a good break or not. Once tournament starts, you get into some sort of rhythm but this season it's new and maybe us cricketers will start loving it. Seven games, then a break, and seven more. It comes down to how you play on that day in the shortest form."&nbsp;</p>


Mumbai Indians regular skipper Rohit Sharma missed the clash against Chennai Super Kings as the second leg of the Indian Premier League 2021 kicked off on Sunday (September 19).

Mumbai Indians regular skipper Rohit Sharma missed the clash against Chennai Super Kings as the second leg of the Indian Premier League 2021 kicked off on Sunday (September 19). In the absence of Rohit, the team is being led by Kieron Pollard as the team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has also missed the blockbuster clash, making the way for Anmolpreet Singh's debut. On Rohit's absence, Pollard said, "He is okay, we will see him sooner rather than later. He is the captain of this ship. I am just standing in." "We started a couple of months back, and we were just starting to build the momentum with a couple of wins. Rohit misses out, Hardik is not playing as well. Anmolpreet makes his debut, that's about it, all others are regular players," Pollard added. IN PICS | IPL 2021 UAE leg: All teams and their revised squad list .@KieronPollard55: "Rohit isn't playing and Hardik also misses out."#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPL2021 #CSKvMI — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 19, 2021 × 🚨 Anmolpreet Singh is all set to make his debut tonight against CSK 🙌 Go well, champ! 💪💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPL2021 #CSKvMI @iamanmolpreet28 pic.twitter.com/zZYDUEW9Zg — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 19, 2021 × Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat against defending champions Mumbai Indians. For CSK, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Dwayne Bravo and Josh Hazlewood are the four foreigners playing in the match. "We will bat first, looks like a good wicket. Setting a target will be a better option. It's the same for everyone," said MS Dhoni. ALSO READ | 'Don't blame the players...Blame government': Mitchell McClenaghan to Mohammed Hafeez × On the long hiatus, Dhoni said, "I can't say if it's a good break or not. Once tournament starts, you get into some sort of rhythm but this season it's new and maybe us cricketers will start loving it. Seven games, then a break, and seven more. It comes down to how you play on that day in the shortest form."

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<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Faf du Plessis, all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and spinner Imran Tahir have arrived here to join the team bubble ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.</p>

<p>Du Plessis, Bravo and Tahir all participated in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 and hence will undergo only two-day isolation before joining the CSK bubble.</p>

<p>"3x the Excitement Fafulous Champion Express," CSK tweeted.</p>

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<p>The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on Sunday in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians.</p>

<p>After the CSK-MI clash, the action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where KKR will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore.</p>

<p>Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings.</p>

<p>In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.Meanwhile, IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to the COVID-19 situation.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Faf du Plessis, all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and spinner Imran Tahir have arrived here to join the team bubble ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Faf du Plessis, all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and spinner Imran Tahir have arrived here to join the team bubble ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Du Plessis, Bravo and Tahir all participated in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 and hence will undergo only two-day isolation before joining the CSK bubble. "3x the Excitement Fafulous Champion Express," CSK tweeted. ALSO READ | 'National Commitment continues' - CSK pay tribute as 'Thala' MS Dhoni's name crops up in defence committee for NCC 3x the Excitement 💛💛💛 Fafulous Champion Express 🦁🦁🦁#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/YE3Q921zRy — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) September 16, 2021 × The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on Sunday in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians. After the CSK-MI clash, the action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where KKR will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.Meanwhile, IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to the COVID-19 situation.

IPL 2021: Faf du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir arrive in Dubai to join CSK

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<p>The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to resume on Sunday (September 19) after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In May,&nbsp;the eight-team league was suspended near its halfway stage after two franchises reported several positive cases.</p>

<p>The cricket carnival will restart with a pulsating clash, as arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will meet in the first clash of IPL 2021's second leg to give a much-needed acceleration to one of the most popular cricket tournaments, which was suspended midway in a big blow to millions of fans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Five-time champions MI resuming their bid for a third successive title against three-time winners CSK led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To pump up the cricketers, fans will be in the stands for the first time in two years as the organisers have allowed a limited number of spectators in the UAE leg.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As far as the match between MI and CSK is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash:</p>

<p><strong>Head to Head record:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>CSK and MI are two of the most successful teams in the history of IPL. While Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians have won the title five times, CSK hold three trophies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, both the teams have played 31 games against each other and Mumbai Indians enjoy an upper with a lead of 19-12 against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-kkr-star-andre-russell-resumes-training-after-completing-quarantine-413999">IPL 2021: KKR star Andre Russell resumes training after completing quarantine</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Points table:</strong></p>

<p>In the points table, CSK are placed at second position with 10 points. They have played seven matches, winning five and losing two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are at the number fourth, with four wins and three losses out of seven matches they played.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>-Rohit Sharma needs 20 runs to complete 5,500 runs in IPL on the other hand, Suresh Raina is just nine runs away from achieving the 5,500-run mark in IPL. Currently, RCB skipper Virat Kohli leads the table with 6076 runs, he is followed by Shikhar Dhawan (5577), Suresh Raina (5491), Rohit Sharma (5480).&nbsp;</p>

<p>-MI's Krunal Pandya can reach a 50-wicket landmark as he needs just 1 more wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-Mumbai Indian's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has a chance to achieve 100 sixes in IPL as he is just five hits away.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>-In the first leg, Mumbai Indians came out winners by four wickets. Although CSK scored 218/4 in 20 overs in Delhi with half-centuries from Moeen Ali, du Plessis and Ambati Rayudu, MI rode unbeaten 87 off 34 balls to win on the last ball of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-Mi and CSK faced each other for the first time on 23 April 2008 at the MA Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai and the high-scoring match was won by CSK.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni (C), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ambati Rayudu, Imran Tahir, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, K Gowtam, Sam Curran, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner, Jagadeesan N, KM Asif, R Sai Kishore, C Hari Nishaanth, M Harisankar Reddy, K Bhagath Verma</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Aditya Tare, Anukul Roy, Anmolpreet Singh, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Roosh Kalaria, Saurabh Tiwary, Adam Milne, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Piyush Chawla, Jimmy Neesham, Yudhvir Charak, Marco Jansen, Arjun Tendulkar</p>


The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to resume on Sunday (September 19) after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In May, the eight-team league was suspended near its halfway stage after two franchises reported several positive cases.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to resume on Sunday (September 19) after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. In May, the eight-team league was suspended near its halfway stage after two franchises reported several positive cases. The cricket carnival will restart with a pulsating clash, as arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will meet in the first clash of IPL 2021's second leg to give a much-needed acceleration to one of the most popular cricket tournaments, which was suspended midway in a big blow to millions of fans. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: DC's Anrich Nortje wants to 'implement' last year's IPL performance in upcoming UAE leg × Five-time champions MI resuming their bid for a third successive title against three-time winners CSK led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. To pump up the cricketers, fans will be in the stands for the first time in two years as the organisers have allowed a limited number of spectators in the UAE leg. CAN. NOT. WAIT! ⌛ 😎 Just one sleep away from #VIVOIPL's return! 👏 👌 pic.twitter.com/1KzsgHtyJY — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 18, 2021 × As far as the match between MI and CSK is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash: Head to Head record: CSK and MI are two of the most successful teams in the history of IPL. While Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians have won the title five times, CSK hold three trophies. So far, both the teams have played 31 games against each other and Mumbai Indians enjoy an upper with a lead of 19-12 against Chennai Super Kings. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: KKR star Andre Russell resumes training after completing quarantine Points table: In the points table, CSK are placed at second position with 10 points. They have played seven matches, winning five and losing two. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are at the number fourth, with four wins and three losses out of seven matches they played. Stats: -Rohit Sharma needs 20 runs to complete 5,500 runs in IPL on the other hand, Suresh Raina is just nine runs away from achieving the 5,500-run mark in IPL. Currently, RCB skipper Virat Kohli leads the table with 6076 runs, he is followed by Shikhar Dhawan (5577), Suresh Raina (5491), Rohit Sharma (5480). -MI's Krunal Pandya can reach a 50-wicket landmark as he needs just 1 more wicket. -Mumbai Indian's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has a chance to achieve 100 sixes in IPL as he is just five hits away. Trivia: -In the first leg, Mumbai Indians came out winners by four wickets. Although CSK scored 218/4 in 20 overs in Delhi with half-centuries from Moeen Ali, du Plessis and Ambati Rayudu, MI rode unbeaten 87 off 34 balls to win on the last ball of the match. -Mi and CSK faced each other for the first time on 23 April 2008 at the MA Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai and the high-scoring match was won by CSK. Squads: Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni (C), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ambati Rayudu, Imran Tahir, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, K Gowtam, Sam Curran, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner, Jagadeesan N, KM Asif, R Sai Kishore, C Hari Nishaanth, M Harisankar Reddy, K Bhagath Verma Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Aditya Tare, Anukul Roy, Anmolpreet Singh, Chris Lynn, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Roosh Kalaria, Saurabh Tiwary, Adam Milne, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Piyush Chawla, Jimmy Neesham, Yudhvir Charak, Marco Jansen, Arjun Tendulkar

IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

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<p>The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to resume on Sunday (September 19) in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the cricket carnival, critics and pundits are predicting the winner of IPL 2021, following the same trend, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen also expressed his opinion as he said that CSK has an opportunity to win another title.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-looking-to-repeat-our-2020-performance-in-upcoming-ipl-in-uae-says-anrich-nortje-413862">Delhi Capitals: Looking to repeat our 2020 performance in upcoming IPL in UAE, says Anrich Nortje</a></strong></p>

<p>"Everybody wrote off the old boys' army of CSK before the IPL started in April, so seeing them go so well was a bit of a surprise. But I'm not sure how well this four-month absence will have suited them," Kevin Pietersen wrote in his latest column in betway insider.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It could take them a little while to crank back into gear, particularly the older players. If they are ready, it could be a historic few weeks for the franchise. They have a fantastic shot at winning a title that everybody thought was beyond them."</p>

<p>After winning five matches from the seven they have played, CSK is currently placed at the second position of the points table. After the CSK-MI clash, the action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where KKR will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-mumbai-indians-suryakumar-yadav-says-it-feels-great-to-be-back-here-413857">IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav says, 'It feels great to be back here'</a></strong></p>

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<p>"They tend to lose their first few games and then come good towards the end of the tournament. Well, we’re already towards the end of the tournament now. Mumbai can’t afford to lose three or four games before they start playing because there’s so little time to play catch-up," Pietersen added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If they are to retain their crown, they must be on it from ball one. Clearly, with the talent they have in their side, they are capable of doing it," he added.</p>

<p>In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to the COVID-19 situation.</p>

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The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to resume on Sunday (September 19) in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians.

The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to resume on Sunday (September 19) in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians. Ahead of the cricket carnival, critics and pundits are predicting the winner of IPL 2021, following the same trend, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen also expressed his opinion as he said that CSK has an opportunity to win another title. ALSO READ | Delhi Capitals: Looking to repeat our 2020 performance in upcoming IPL in UAE, says Anrich Nortje "Everybody wrote off the old boys' army of CSK before the IPL started in April, so seeing them go so well was a bit of a surprise. But I'm not sure how well this four-month absence will have suited them," Kevin Pietersen wrote in his latest column in betway insider. "It could take them a little while to crank back into gear, particularly the older players. If they are ready, it could be a historic few weeks for the franchise. They have a fantastic shot at winning a title that everybody thought was beyond them." After winning five matches from the seven they have played, CSK is currently placed at the second position of the points table. After the CSK-MI clash, the action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where KKR will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav says, 'It feels great to be back here' Full house of #Yellove Enroute ➡️ Grind and Shine 🏏#WhistlePodu 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/V2zzisbIfd — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) September 17, 2021 × "They tend to lose their first few games and then come good towards the end of the tournament. Well, we’re already towards the end of the tournament now. Mumbai can’t afford to lose three or four games before they start playing because there’s so little time to play catch-up," Pietersen added. "If they are to retain their crown, they must be on it from ball one. Clearly, with the talent they have in their side, they are capable of doing it," he added. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to the COVID-19 situation. (With inputs from agencies)

Kevin Pietersen tells which team has a 'fantastic shot at winning' IPL 2021 title

<p>MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Apart from his on-field heroics for Team India and in the IPL, the 40-year-old is also a true patriot of the country. For the unversed, Dhoni also holds the honorary rank of Lt. Colonel in the Indian Army. Thus, he was recently named in the committee constituted by the Ministry of Defence for a comprehensive review of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).</p>

<p>As soon as his name cropped up in the defence committee for the NCC, his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) paid a rich tribute to their beloved 'Thala' as the 'National&nbsp;𝐂ommitment <strong>C</strong>ontinues' for the wicketkeeper-batsman. Here's what they wrote, 'I am on National Duty, Everything else can wait!' - MS Dhoni</p>

<p>The 𝐍ational 𝐂ommitment 𝐂ontinues..."</p>

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<p>'I'm on national duty, everything else can wait' was said by Dhoni during a press-conference ahead of the 2015 ODI World Cup. At that time, he was asked if he would travel back home to visit his wife Sakshi who had just delivered their first child, who is now famously known as Ziva Dhoni. Hence, CSK franchise used their skipper's iconic line and lauded him for his commitment towards the nation.</p>

<p>Dhoni is gearing up to lead CSK in the second and final leg of IPL 14, in the UAE, which commences from September 19. The Yellow Army will face defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 19 when the tournament resumes after being halted in May, 2021 due to the second wave of Covid-19 in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, CSK occupy the second spot and will aim for their fourth title in the final leg of IPL 2021.</p>


MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Apart from his on-field heroics for Team India and in the IPL, the 40-year-old is also a true patriot of the country.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Apart from his on-field heroics for Team India and in the IPL, the 40-year-old is also a true patriot of the country. For the unversed, Dhoni also holds the honorary rank of Lt. Colonel in the Indian Army. Thus, he was recently named in the committee constituted by the Ministry of Defence for a comprehensive review of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). As soon as his name cropped up in the defence committee for the NCC, his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) paid a rich tribute to their beloved 'Thala' as the 'National 𝐂ommitment Continues' for the wicketkeeper-batsman. Here's what they wrote, 'I am on National Duty, Everything else can wait!' - MS Dhoni The 𝐍ational 𝐂ommitment 𝐂ontinues..." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × 'I'm on national duty, everything else can wait' was said by Dhoni during a press-conference ahead of the 2015 ODI World Cup. At that time, he was asked if he would travel back home to visit his wife Sakshi who had just delivered their first child, who is now famously known as Ziva Dhoni. Hence, CSK franchise used their skipper's iconic line and lauded him for his commitment towards the nation. Dhoni is gearing up to lead CSK in the second and final leg of IPL 14, in the UAE, which commences from September 19. The Yellow Army will face defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 19 when the tournament resumes after being halted in May, 2021 due to the second wave of Covid-19 in India. At present, CSK occupy the second spot and will aim for their fourth title in the final leg of IPL 2021.

'National Commitment continues' - CSK pay tribute as 'Thala' MS Dhoni's name crops up in defence committee for NCC

Revisiting top 5 team totals before IPL 2021 storm kicks off in UAE

<p>The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to welcome fans during live matches as limited spectators will be allowed into stadiums when the tournament will resume&nbsp;on Sunday (September 19) in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IPL 2021 was halted midway through the season in May due to multiple COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble when the tournament was underway in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The base was then shifted to UAE with the first of the remaining matches scheduled to take place on Sunday in Dubai between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On its official website, IPL on Wednesday (September 15) wrote, "The VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes with the five-time champions and current title holders Mumbai Indians taking on three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 19."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This match will be a momentous occasion as IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to Covid-19 situation," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the statement, the matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi with limited seating available keeping in mind the Covid protocols and UAE government regulations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The board has also released a 46-page health advisory that lays down all the pointers that everyone associated with the IPL needs to follow in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the league.</p>

<p>In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15.&nbsp;</p>


The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to welcome fans during live matches as limited spectators will be allowed into stadiums when the tournament will resume on Sunday (September 19) in UAE.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to welcome fans during live matches as limited spectators will be allowed into stadiums when the tournament will resume on Sunday (September 19) in UAE. IPL 2021 was halted midway through the season in May due to multiple COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble when the tournament was underway in India. The base was then shifted to UAE with the first of the remaining matches scheduled to take place on Sunday in Dubai between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ | 'Makes it so challenging': You can never get used to this Indian bowling attack, says Dawid Malan On its official website, IPL on Wednesday (September 15) wrote, "The VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 resumes with the five-time champions and current title holders Mumbai Indians taking on three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 19." "This match will be a momentous occasion as IPL will welcome the fans back to the stadiums after a brief hiatus owing to Covid-19 situation," the statement added. As per the statement, the matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi with limited seating available keeping in mind the Covid protocols and UAE government regulations. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Varun Chakravarthy pips R Ashwin in Gautam Gambhir's India XI for marquee face-off vs Pakistan NEWS - VIVO IPL 2021 set to welcome fans back to the stadiums. More details here - https://t.co/5mkO8oLTe3 #VIVOIPL — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 15, 2021 × The board has also released a 46-page health advisory that lays down all the pointers that everyone associated with the IPL needs to follow in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the league. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15.

IPL 2021 welcomes fans back to stadiums as tournament set to resume on September 19

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players, who were in the United Kingdom for the Test series between India and England have arrived in the UAE on Sunday (September 12) to play the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shardul Thakur and Moeen Ali arrived in Dubai as informed on the official Twitter handle of the franchise. "En-coming. 4 times the joy today at Whistles Kingdom!" CSK tweeted. The players will now undergo a six-day quarantine and join the rest of the squad members who are already in the bubble.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the deciding fifth Test match between India and England in Manchester was dramatically cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns in the Indian camp, players have started to fly to UAE for the second leg of IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav along with their families arrived in UAE on Saturday. RCB skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj also arrived in Dubai on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14th season of the IPL, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 situation in India, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The matches will be played following strict COIVD-19 measures. The BCCI has decided to do away with contact tracing devices for the UAE leg. &nbsp;</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players, who were in the United Kingdom for the Test series between India and England have arrived in the UAE on Sunday (September 12) to play the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League 2021.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players, who were in the United Kingdom for the Test series between India and England have arrived in the UAE on Sunday (September 12) to play the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League 2021. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shardul Thakur and Moeen Ali arrived in Dubai as informed on the official Twitter handle of the franchise. "En-coming. 4 times the joy today at Whistles Kingdom!" CSK tweeted. The players will now undergo a six-day quarantine and join the rest of the squad members who are already in the bubble. After the deciding fifth Test match between India and England in Manchester was dramatically cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns in the Indian camp, players have started to fly to UAE for the second leg of IPL 2021. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals lineup even stronger as Shreyas Iyer is back, says Shikhar Dhawan The Style 😎, The Charm 🙃, The Fire 🔥, & The Grace 😌! All in 4 the party to begin! 🥳#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 @imjadeja @imShard @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/HDY88gLZm9 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) September 12, 2021 × En-coming 💛 4 times the joy today at Whistles Kingdom! #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 @imjadeja @russcsk pic.twitter.com/eoAMJdKijj — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) September 12, 2021 × Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav along with their families arrived in UAE on Saturday. RCB skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Siraj also arrived in Dubai on Sunday. The 14th season of the IPL, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 situation in India, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ | Shane Warne praises Virat Kohli but feels India's batting not as strong as Dravid, Ganguly, Laxman, Tendulkar, Sehwag In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15. The matches will be played following strict COIVD-19 measures. The BCCI has decided to do away with contact tracing devices for the UAE leg.

IPL 2021: Ravindra Jadeja, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shardul Thakur, Moeen Ali arrive in Dubai

<p>Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second phase of IPL 2021 starts on September 19 and the league phase ends on October 8. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Definitely I think there would be jitters in CSK's mind, there would be jitters in probably RCB`s mind. You know we're talking about teams like CSK, they wanted games behind their back, someone like Dhoni, like Raina, Like Rayudu, like Robin Uthappa, they're not playing cricket throughout the year, but they're just getting into the groove and they got this break," said Parthiv Patel on Star Sports show 'Game Plan'.</p>

<p>"And teams like RCB you know, they need that momentum to start the tournament which they had, so I think these are the two teams which would be thinking 'Oh okay we'll go again, and start from scratch'. This break for teams which are at 4,5,6 they would be thinking that they have a chance to come back and teams who are in the 2nd or 3rd would be thinking that they have to start well again," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.</p>


Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE.

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will feel 'jitters' in their minds before entering the second half of the Indian Premier League 2021 in UAE. The second phase of IPL 2021 starts on September 19 and the league phase ends on October 8. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik confident of KKR qualification for play-offs "Definitely I think there would be jitters in CSK's mind, there would be jitters in probably RCB`s mind. You know we're talking about teams like CSK, they wanted games behind their back, someone like Dhoni, like Raina, Like Rayudu, like Robin Uthappa, they're not playing cricket throughout the year, but they're just getting into the groove and they got this break," said Parthiv Patel on Star Sports show 'Game Plan'. "And teams like RCB you know, they need that momentum to start the tournament which they had, so I think these are the two teams which would be thinking 'Oh okay we'll go again, and start from scratch'. This break for teams which are at 4,5,6 they would be thinking that they have a chance to come back and teams who are in the 2nd or 3rd would be thinking that they have to start well again," he added. IN PICS | From spot-fixing scandal to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume on September 19 in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The action will then shift to Abu Dhabi where Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sharjah will host its first game on September 24 when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Chennai Super Kings. In all, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2021: There would be 'jitters' in CSK and RCB players' minds, feels Parthiv Patel

<p>IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May. With the final leg set to begin soon in mid-September, many franchises have reached the UAE and started their preparations.</p>

<p>The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are usually the first ones to kickoff their training. This time around, the Yellow Army reached UAE early this month, on August 13. Post mandatory quarantine, the Dhoni-led franchise have been training hard in order to regain the momentum they had at the time the cash-rich league came to a sudden halt early this year.</p>

<p>Amid the regular training and gym sessions, the Yellow Army had a get-together, also comprising their families, and bonded over dinner in the UAE. The official Instagram handle of CSK shared the video -</p>

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<p>In the video, Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, along with other teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, K Gowtham, etc. can be seen spending time with their family members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The players are living in bio-bubbles in order to keep the Covid-19 threat at bay. Hence, such refreshing moments can certainly charge them up and keep them fresh throughout the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Points Table</strong></p>

<p>Talking about the points table, the CSK franchise occupy the second spot with five wins from seven encounters. The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) are top-ranked whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively.</p>

<p>CSK, who kick off the second leg facing MI on September 19 in Dubai, will look to start well and go the distance this time around after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in IPL 2020.</p>


IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May.

IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May. With the final leg set to begin soon in mid-September, many franchises have reached the UAE and started their preparations. The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are usually the first ones to kickoff their training. This time around, the Yellow Army reached UAE early this month, on August 13. Post mandatory quarantine, the Dhoni-led franchise have been training hard in order to regain the momentum they had at the time the cash-rich league came to a sudden halt early this year. Amid the regular training and gym sessions, the Yellow Army had a get-together, also comprising their families, and bonded over dinner in the UAE. The official Instagram handle of CSK shared the video - View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × In the video, Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, along with other teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, K Gowtham, etc. can be seen spending time with their family members. The players are living in bio-bubbles in order to keep the Covid-19 threat at bay. Hence, such refreshing moments can certainly charge them up and keep them fresh throughout the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition. Points Table Talking about the points table, the CSK franchise occupy the second spot with five wins from seven encounters. The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) are top-ranked whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively. CSK, who kick off the second leg facing MI on September 19 in Dubai, will look to start well and go the distance this time around after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in IPL 2020.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni-led CSK enjoy some time off as they bond over dinner ahead of UAE leg - watch

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived in the UAE sometime back and have begun their preparations for the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, to resume from September 19. The Yellow Army had a great run in the first leg and will now look to continue with their merry run in the concluding leg to win their fourth title overall.</p>

<p>For the unversed, CSK's last title came in the 2018 edition and, hence, they will be eager to win their fourth championship as their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) have gone way ahead of them in terms of overall titles (5). Dhoni &amp; Co. have, thus, started their preparations and the 40-year-old Dhoni is leaving no stone unturned at the nets.</p>

<p>Recently, CSK shared a video of Dhoni's batting at the nets, where he turned back the clocks with his effortless big strikes. What was interesting that the CSK captain, along with his teammates, went for ball hunting later on as a result of Dhoni's big sixes. Here's the video, shared by CSK with the caption, "Dhoni's Sixes. Our love for Thala. Out of bounds."</p>

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<p>The CSK fans would be thrilled to bits seeing Dhoni in good form ahead of the final leg of IPL 2021. The former Indian captain wasn't at his best during the first leg, which saw only 29 games being completed before Covid-19 crisis led to IPL 14's indefinite postponement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about CSK's run so far in IPL 2021, the Yellow Army ended the first leg with 5 wins from 7 encounters. They remain at the second spot, behind Delhi Capitals (DC), and will be desperate to carry the momentum going forward. Needless to say, Dhoni's form and his astute leadership will be crucial to CSK's chances of winning their fourth IPL title.</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived in the UAE sometime back and have begun their preparations for the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, to resume from September 19.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived in the UAE sometime back and have begun their preparations for the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, to resume from September 19. The Yellow Army had a great run in the first leg and will now look to continue with their merry run in the concluding leg to win their fourth title overall. For the unversed, CSK's last title came in the 2018 edition and, hence, they will be eager to win their fourth championship as their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) have gone way ahead of them in terms of overall titles (5). Dhoni & Co. have, thus, started their preparations and the 40-year-old Dhoni is leaving no stone unturned at the nets. Recently, CSK shared a video of Dhoni's batting at the nets, where he turned back the clocks with his effortless big strikes. What was interesting that the CSK captain, along with his teammates, went for ball hunting later on as a result of Dhoni's big sixes. Here's the video, shared by CSK with the caption, "Dhoni's Sixes. Our love for Thala. Out of bounds." Dhoni's Sixes Our love for Thala Out of bounds#WhistlePodu #Yellove @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/PA8smfxuw5 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) August 24, 2021 × The CSK fans would be thrilled to bits seeing Dhoni in good form ahead of the final leg of IPL 2021. The former Indian captain wasn't at his best during the first leg, which saw only 29 games being completed before Covid-19 crisis led to IPL 14's indefinite postponement. Talking about CSK's run so far in IPL 2021, the Yellow Army ended the first leg with 5 wins from 7 encounters. They remain at the second spot, behind Delhi Capitals (DC), and will be desperate to carry the momentum going forward. Needless to say, Dhoni's form and his astute leadership will be crucial to CSK's chances of winning their fourth IPL title.

MS Dhoni turns back the clock with his gigantic sixes in CSK nets, later goes ball-searching - watch

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was recently spotted playing a game of football with teammates during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 re-start.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official Twitter handle of CSK posted some pictures where MS Dhoni can be seen playing football with Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa and Karn Sharma. The caption of the post read: "Kick-starting the day."&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni-led team was&nbsp;placed second with 10 points when the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season in May due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the event was underway in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohli-and-mohammed-sirajs-gesture-when-james-anderson-walked-out-to-bat-goes-viral-407417">Watch: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's gesture when James Anderson walked out to bat goes viral</a></strong></p>

<p>CSK had won five and lost two out of seven matches they played in the first leg of the tournament.</p>

<p>The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>See MS Dhoni's pics here:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-hundred-rashid-khans-pictures-with-afghanistans-flag-painted-on-his-face-go-viral-407396">The Hundred: Rashid Khan's pictures with Afghanistan's flag painted on his face go viral</a></strong></p>

<p>Dhoni also announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Overall, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was recently spotted playing a game of football with teammates during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 re-start.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was recently spotted playing a game of football with teammates during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 re-start. The official Twitter handle of CSK posted some pictures where MS Dhoni can be seen playing football with Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa and Karn Sharma. The caption of the post read: "Kick-starting the day." MS Dhoni-led team was placed second with 10 points when the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season in May due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the event was underway in India. ALSO READ | Watch: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's gesture when James Anderson walked out to bat goes viral CSK had won five and lost two out of seven matches they played in the first leg of the tournament. The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians. See MS Dhoni's pics here: Kick-starting the day ⚽#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛@msdhoni @ImRaina @sharmakarn03 @robbieuthappa pic.twitter.com/T9o6CakFOQ — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 21, 2021 × 5A side 🏆#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/o3cohJD4aS — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 21, 2021 × ALSO READ | The Hundred: Rashid Khan's pictures with Afghanistan's flag painted on his face go viral Dhoni also announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style. The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume. Watch: 🎺🎺🎺 - #VIVOIPL 2021 is BACK and ready to hit your screens once again! Time to find out how this blockbuster season concludes, 'coz #AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai! Starts Sep 19 | @StarSportsIndia & @DisneyPlusHS pic.twitter.com/4D8p7nxlJL — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) August 20, 2021 × Overall, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni and CSK teammates 'kick-starting the day' with a game of football - see pics

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — &nbsp;hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its caption IPL wrote, "#VIVOIPL 2021 is BACK and ready to hit your screens once again! Time to find out how this blockbuster season concludes, 'coz #AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai! Starts Sep 19."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sachin-tendulkar-had-a-small-weakness-against-off-spin-reveals-muttiah-muralitharan-407282">Sachin Tendulkar had a 'small weakness' against off-spin, reveals Muttiah Muralitharan</a></strong></p>

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<p>The 14th edition of IPL was postponed midway through the season due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the tournament was underway in India. Later on, the organisers shifted the base to UAE to bring the season to a conclusion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under strict measures, the second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK started preparations for the UAE leg of the IPL at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai and defending champions Mumbai Indians will begin their preparations at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>


Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style. The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of Chennai Super Kings announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style. The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume. In its caption IPL wrote, "#VIVOIPL 2021 is BACK and ready to hit your screens once again! Time to find out how this blockbuster season concludes, 'coz #AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai! Starts Sep 19." ALSO READ | Sachin Tendulkar had a 'small weakness' against off-spin, reveals Muttiah Muralitharan Watch the video here: 🎺🎺🎺 - #VIVOIPL 2021 is BACK and ready to hit your screens once again! Time to find out how this blockbuster season concludes, 'coz #AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai! Starts Sep 19 | @StarSportsIndia & @DisneyPlusHS pic.twitter.com/4D8p7nxlJL — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) August 20, 2021 × The 14th edition of IPL was postponed midway through the season due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the tournament was underway in India. Later on, the organisers shifted the base to UAE to bring the season to a conclusion. Under strict measures, the second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians. CSK started preparations for the UAE leg of the IPL at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai and defending champions Mumbai Indians will begin their preparations at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. ALSO READ | Former England skipper says only India and New Zealand producing 'high-quality red-ball batsmen' The officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach". "Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols. Overall, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

Watch: MS Dhoni announces return of IPL 2021 in a never-before-seen avatar

<p>The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team has landed&nbsp;in Dubai to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. The official Twitter handle of CSK has posted a couple of photos and videos where some players of the franchise can be seen with their families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In May, the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the tournament was underway in India. Later on, the organisers shifted the base to UAE to bring the season to a conclusion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Under strict measures, the second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK has taken to Twitter to share a video and give a sneak peek of what players are up to after reaching Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p>The officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.&nbsp;</p>


The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team has landed in Dubai to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. The official Twitter handle of CSK has posted a couple of photos and videos where some players of the franchise can be seen with their families.

The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team has landed in Dubai to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. The official Twitter handle of CSK has posted a couple of photos and videos where some players of the franchise can be seen with their families. In May, the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the tournament was underway in India. Later on, the organisers shifted the base to UAE to bring the season to a conclusion. ALSO READ | 'That's something I want to do': Ishan Kishan reveals what he wants to learn from MS Dhoni Under strict measures, the second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians. CSK has taken to Twitter to share a video and give a sneak peek of what players are up to after reaching Dubai. Watch the video here: Vanakkam again Dubai 😎#UrsAnbudenEverywhere #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/2wAjzwfxh3 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × Super fam making an Anbu Dubai entry 💛#StartTheWhistles #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/Zml7EKMlWz — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 14, 2021 × Cue-ri that never gets missed! #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/rMmoNpvBtm — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 14, 2021 × Touchdown 📍Whistles Kingdom, UAE#UrsAnbudenEverywhere #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/z2pkKWtCws — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × Mahi way ➡️ #Yellove Way! 💛#WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/1DYHgaKHS9 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | INDvsENG- Virat Kohli-led team wore red caps for a special cause during Day 2 of Lord's Test The officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach". "Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.

Watch: CSK gives sneak peek of MS Dhoni and other teammates as they reach Dubai for IPL 2021 remainder

<p>The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. The official Twitter handle of the franchise posted some pictures, in which a few players can be seen standing at the Chennai airport.</p>

<p>The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK posted a picture of MS Dhoni with the caption "Get ready folks!". In the photo, Dhoni can be seen at the airport, wearing a face mask. In another post, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa can be seen chatting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 14th edition of the IPL was halted halfway through the season when some players were tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when the tournament was underway in India. Now the base has been shifted, organisers are hoping to conclude the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.&nbsp;</p>


The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai.

The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. The official Twitter handle of the franchise posted some pictures, in which a few players can be seen standing at the Chennai airport. The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK posted a picture of MS Dhoni with the caption "Get ready folks!". In the photo, Dhoni can be seen at the airport, wearing a face mask. In another post, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa can be seen chatting. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly gets nostalgic at Lord's, shares epic throwback pictures See pics here: ✈️ Mode ON#UrsAnbudenEverywhere#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/yHE4c2Qk4X — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × MAS ➡️ DXB 💛 Get 🥳 ready folks! #UrsAnbudenEverywhere#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/HmI569morL — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | KL Rahul slams sixth Test hundred, joins Virender Sehwag in elite list The 14th edition of the IPL was halted halfway through the season when some players were tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when the tournament was underway in India. Now the base has been shifted, organisers are hoping to conclude the tournament. However, the officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach". "Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.

'Get Ready Folks' as MS Dhoni and Co. travel to UAE for remainder of IPL 2021 - see pics

<p>Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and South Indian superstar Vijay recently met in Chennai and fans are more than happy to see these two celebrities come together for a quick meet-and-greet.</p>

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The moment was captured and then shared by the Instagram account of Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team. Both were at a studio for their respective shooting schedules, reportedly.&nbsp;</p>

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“Master and the blaster,” CSK captioned the post. It was a reference to Vijay's movie ‘Master’ that had a blockbuster run at the box office in January, while Dhoni is fondly called the ‘blaster’ by his fans because of his sporting prowess.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fans have been quick to comment on the picture—which has been liked by over four lakh IG users, and counting—“Picture of the year,” said one user. Another commented, “Two lions meeting each other.”</p>

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“Cricket legend and cinema legend,” said a third user.</p>

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Dhoni, too, enjoys a massive following down South and is held in high regard as CSK captain in Tamil Nadu. The cricketer's fans call him ‘Thala’, meaning ‘leader’ in Tamil language. And Vijay is called ‘Thalapathy’, which also loosely translates to ‘leader’ or ‘commander’.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThalaDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThalaDhoni</a> has walked straight into the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Beast</a> set after knowing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThalapathyVijay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThalapathyVijay</a> is shooting nearby for his new film!<br />
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Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and South Indian superstar Vijay recently met in Chennai and fans are more than happy to see these two celebrities come together for a quick meet-and-greet.

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and South Indian superstar Vijay recently met in Chennai and fans are more than happy to see these two celebrities come together for a quick meet-and-greet. The moment was captured and then shared by the Instagram account of Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team. Both were at a studio for their respective shooting schedules, reportedly. “Master and the blaster,” CSK captioned the post. It was a reference to Vijay's movie ‘Master’ that had a blockbuster run at the box office in January, while Dhoni is fondly called the ‘blaster’ by his fans because of his sporting prowess. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × Fans have been quick to comment on the picture—which has been liked by over four lakh IG users, and counting—“Picture of the year,” said one user. Another commented, “Two lions meeting each other.” “Cricket legend and cinema legend,” said a third user. Dhoni, too, enjoys a massive following down South and is held in high regard as CSK captain in Tamil Nadu. The cricketer's fans call him ‘Thala’, meaning ‘leader’ in Tamil language. And Vijay is called ‘Thalapathy’, which also loosely translates to ‘leader’ or ‘commander’. #ThalaDhoni has walked straight into the #Beast set after knowing #ThalapathyVijay is shooting nearby for his new film! The CAMRADERIE between them 😍 pic.twitter.com/jJAiAc8TKt — Jeya Suriya (@MSPMovieManiac) August 12, 2021 × More pics of @actorvijay and @msdhoni. The meeting of two cool-headed superstars! #ThalapathyVijay #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/Zh72WD4VAy — George (@VijayIsMyLife) August 12, 2021 ×

MS Dhoni meets South Indian superstar Vijay, fans are losing it; pic

<p>IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings have announced a commitment of INR 7 lakh each to five veteran cricketers from Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association had organized a one-time payment of INR 5 lakh to cricketers, groundsmen, authorities and others from the cricketing fraternity to perceive their commitment towards the development of the game. The choice made by CSK is on the side of TNCA's work.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CSK unveiled their aim to perceive veterans of the game from the 1950s and 1960s who didn't get a lot of financial advantage in that period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As it is well known, cricketers in the early ’50s and ’60s did not get much monetary benefit playing the game that we all love so much. CSK whose home base is Chennai, Tamil Nadu have come forward to show their love and respect to these veterans and will be contributing Rs. 7 Lakhs each to some of the veteran cricketers," Chennai Super Kings management said in a press release.</p>

<p>The recipients include - <strong>K R Rajagopal:</strong> A standout batsman and wicketkeeper who played for Tamil Nadu. He was particularly unfortunate to miss out the 1967 Indian group visit to Australia just barely despite his productive scores in that year's Domestic competitions, accumulating almost 800 runs in the Ranji Trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Najam Hussain:</strong> An all-rounder who played for Mysore and Madras in the 1960s scored every century for Mysore against Hyderabad in a memorable match that made a world record without precedent for a very long time of cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>S V S Mani:</strong> He played for Tamil NaduSouth Zone close by legends like VV Kumar, S Venkataraghavan, AG Milkha Singh, Jaisimha, Prasanna and AG Kripal Singh and was in the Test Reserve of the Indian group.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-in-olympics-icc-confirms-intention-to-push-games-inclusion-in-games-404403" hreflang="en">Cricket in Olympics? ICC confirms 'intention' to push game's inclusion in Games</a></p>

<p><strong>R Prabhakar:</strong> A Tamil Nadu Ranji player who frequently opened the bowling with his medium-pace cutters and batted well down the order. His 160 thump in 30 overs of the Hindu Trophy included 16 sixes and fourteen fours is as yet carved in the personalities of individuals who saw the knock.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>K Parthasarathy:</strong> A mainstream Curator of M A Chidambaram stadium from 1973 till his retirement in 2013. He has curated coordinates in all formats including three World Cup matches, four Women's World Cup matches, India 'A' series games, and was likewise connected with the tied Test in 1986.</p>


IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings have announced a commitment of INR 7 lakh each to five veteran cricketers from Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association had organized a one-time payment of INR 5 lakh to cricketers, groundsmen, authorities and others from the cricketing fraternity to perceive their commitment towards the development of the game.

IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings have announced a commitment of INR 7 lakh each to five veteran cricketers from Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association had organized a one-time payment of INR 5 lakh to cricketers, groundsmen, authorities and others from the cricketing fraternity to perceive their commitment towards the development of the game. The choice made by CSK is on the side of TNCA's work. ALSO READ: Cricket: New Zealand announces squad for T20 World Cup and Bangladesh, Pakistan tours CSK unveiled their aim to perceive veterans of the game from the 1950s and 1960s who didn't get a lot of financial advantage in that period. "As it is well known, cricketers in the early ’50s and ’60s did not get much monetary benefit playing the game that we all love so much. CSK whose home base is Chennai, Tamil Nadu have come forward to show their love and respect to these veterans and will be contributing Rs. 7 Lakhs each to some of the veteran cricketers," Chennai Super Kings management said in a press release. The recipients include - K R Rajagopal: A standout batsman and wicketkeeper who played for Tamil Nadu. He was particularly unfortunate to miss out the 1967 Indian group visit to Australia just barely despite his productive scores in that year's Domestic competitions, accumulating almost 800 runs in the Ranji Trophy. Najam Hussain: An all-rounder who played for Mysore and Madras in the 1960s scored every century for Mysore against Hyderabad in a memorable match that made a world record without precedent for a very long time of cricket. S V S Mani: He played for Tamil NaduSouth Zone close by legends like VV Kumar, S Venkataraghavan, AG Milkha Singh, Jaisimha, Prasanna and AG Kripal Singh and was in the Test Reserve of the Indian group. ALSO READ: Cricket in Olympics? ICC confirms 'intention' to push game's inclusion in Games R Prabhakar: A Tamil Nadu Ranji player who frequently opened the bowling with his medium-pace cutters and batted well down the order. His 160 thump in 30 overs of the Hindu Trophy included 16 sixes and fourteen fours is as yet carved in the personalities of individuals who saw the knock. K Parthasarathy: A mainstream Curator of M A Chidambaram stadium from 1973 till his retirement in 2013. He has curated coordinates in all formats including three World Cup matches, four Women's World Cup matches, India 'A' series games, and was likewise connected with the tied Test in 1986.

Cricket: IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings to honour former Tamil Nadu cricketers

<p>Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar talked about MS Dhoni's captaincy and talked about his best qualities while leading a team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>MS Dhoni is regarded as the best captain to lead the Indian side. The wicketkeeper won all the ICC trophies, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy and has also won three Indian Premier Leagues. He was also the first Indian captain to help Team India rank number one in Test cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahar has bowled under MS Dhoni's leadership in Rising Pune Supergiant and then in Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This has been my fourth year at CSK and Dhoni bhai has shown his trust in me as his strike bowler. This trust is so important because he has not just inspired me but also many others,” Chahar told Sportskeeda.</p>

<p>“His best quality as a captain is about how to utilize a player on a particular day for a particular situation. I've bowled three overs in the powerplay in pretty much every game for CSK and have learned a lot through him," Deepak Chahar asserted.</p>

<p>Chahar enjoyed a strong spell in IPL 2021, the pacer scalped 8 wickets in 7 matches before the cash-rich T20 league was postponed due to coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A batsman cannot bat the same way for 15-20 years. If any batsman hasn't played regular cricket before, it is never easy to just come to a competition of the level of IPL and start performing, it takes time. He has always played the finisher's role, which is even tougher when you haven't played regular cricket. Even in the 2018 and 2019 IPL seasons, Dhoni bhai started a bit slowly by his standards, but his strokeplay became fluent as the season progressed. So you might get to see the best of MS Dhoni in the second half of the season," he said.</p>


Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar talked about MS Dhoni's captaincy and talked about his best qualities while leading a team. ALSO READ: Football: Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid after disappointing 2020-21 campaign MS Dhoni is regarded as the best captain to lead the Indian side.

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar talked about MS Dhoni's captaincy and talked about his best qualities while leading a team. ALSO READ: Football: Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid after disappointing 2020-21 campaign MS Dhoni is regarded as the best captain to lead the Indian side. The wicketkeeper won all the ICC trophies, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy and has also won three Indian Premier Leagues. He was also the first Indian captain to help Team India rank number one in Test cricket. Chahar has bowled under MS Dhoni's leadership in Rising Pune Supergiant and then in Chennai Super Kings. "This has been my fourth year at CSK and Dhoni bhai has shown his trust in me as his strike bowler. This trust is so important because he has not just inspired me but also many others,” Chahar told Sportskeeda. “His best quality as a captain is about how to utilize a player on a particular day for a particular situation. I've bowled three overs in the powerplay in pretty much every game for CSK and have learned a lot through him," Deepak Chahar asserted. Chahar enjoyed a strong spell in IPL 2021, the pacer scalped 8 wickets in 7 matches before the cash-rich T20 league was postponed due to coronavirus. "A batsman cannot bat the same way for 15-20 years. If any batsman hasn't played regular cricket before, it is never easy to just come to a competition of the level of IPL and start performing, it takes time. He has always played the finisher's role, which is even tougher when you haven't played regular cricket. Even in the 2018 and 2019 IPL seasons, Dhoni bhai started a bit slowly by his standards, but his strokeplay became fluent as the season progressed. So you might get to see the best of MS Dhoni in the second half of the season," he said.

Cricket: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's 'best quality as a captain'

<p class="MsoNormal">Chennai Super Kings enjoyed a terrific first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before it was indefinitely postponed. CSK won five of their seven matches and the mood in the camp was upbeat during the T20 tournament. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">MS Dhoni marshalled his troops to perfection once again as CSK revived themselves after a disappointing show last season.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Chennai Super Kings took to social media platforms to give a glimpse of Dhoni enjoying his time in IPL 2021 as the three-time IPL winners shared a video of Dhoni mimicking Ravindra Jadeja’s highly popular sword celebration.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The clip from a practice session went viral in no time as Dhoni was seen swinging his hand in the air, emulating Jadeja’s sword celebration – that has become a massive hit in the cricket fraternity.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/battled-anxiety-for-10-12-years-had-many-sleepless-nights-before-matches-reveals-sachin-tendulkar-385563" hreflang="en">Battled anxiety for 10-12 years, had many sleepless nights before matches, reveals Sachin Tendulkar</a></strong></p>

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<p>Even Jadeja took to social media to request his CSK captain to try it with bat next time.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Should try with the bat," Jadeja replied in the comments section on Instagram.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohlis-confidence-energy-rub-off-on-others-abhimanyu-easwaran-to-wion-385643" hreflang="en">'Virat Kohli's confidence, energy rub off on others': Abhimanyu Easwaran to WION</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">In IPL 2021, Dhoni walked out to bat just four times as the top-order did the majority of the scoring. The former India skipper was dismissed for a duck in his first match of IPL 2021 and managed just 37 runs in seven matches.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Whereas, Ravindra Jadeja was at the peak of his power after recovering from a hand injury. Jadeja scored his runs at a strike rate of 161 and played a major role with the bat, ball and in the field, cementing his place as one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket.<o:p></o:p></p>


Chennai Super Kings enjoyed a terrific first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before it was indefinitely postponed. CSK won five of their seven matches and the mood in the camp was upbeat during the T20 tournament.

Chennai Super Kings enjoyed a terrific first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before it was indefinitely postponed. CSK won five of their seven matches and the mood in the camp was upbeat during the T20 tournament. MS Dhoni marshalled his troops to perfection once again as CSK revived themselves after a disappointing show last season. Chennai Super Kings took to social media platforms to give a glimpse of Dhoni enjoying his time in IPL 2021 as the three-time IPL winners shared a video of Dhoni mimicking Ravindra Jadeja’s highly popular sword celebration. The clip from a practice session went viral in no time as Dhoni was seen swinging his hand in the air, emulating Jadeja’s sword celebration – that has become a massive hit in the cricket fraternity. ALSO READ: Battled anxiety for 10-12 years, had many sleepless nights before matches, reveals Sachin Tendulkar S♾ord ⚔️ ft.Thala 🔥#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/fsO7lqMYRs — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) May 16, 2021 × Even Jadeja took to social media to request his CSK captain to try it with bat next time. "Should try with the bat," Jadeja replied in the comments section on Instagram. ALSO READ: 'Virat Kohli's confidence, energy rub off on others': Abhimanyu Easwaran to WION In IPL 2021, Dhoni walked out to bat just four times as the top-order did the majority of the scoring. The former India skipper was dismissed for a duck in his first match of IPL 2021 and managed just 37 runs in seven matches. Whereas, Ravindra Jadeja was at the peak of his power after recovering from a hand injury. Jadeja scored his runs at a strike rate of 161 and played a major role with the bat, ball and in the field, cementing his place as one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni imitates Ravindra Jadeja's sword celebration, CSK all-rounder responds - Watch

<p>Sunil Gavaskar has expressed that the Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lauding Chennai Super Kings' choice to send Ali to bat higher in the order, Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his segment for Sportstar:</p>

<p>“The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings” - he said.</p>

<p>“The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now” - he observed.</p>

<p>“It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball” - he added.</p>

<p>In the wake of neglecting to meet all requirements for the IPL end of the season games interestingly last season, Chennai Super Kings' returned with a bang in IPL 2021.</p>

<p>They were second in the points table when the season had to be deferred inconclusively because of the ascent in COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble. CSK have&nbsp;won five of the seven matches they played in IPL 2021.</p>

<p>“All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad” – he concluded.<br />
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Sunil Gavaskar has expressed that the Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke. Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed that the Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke. Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season. Lauding Chennai Super Kings' choice to send Ali to bat higher in the order, Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his segment for Sportstar: “The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings” - he said. “The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now” - he observed. “It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball” - he added. In the wake of neglecting to meet all requirements for the IPL end of the season games interestingly last season, Chennai Super Kings' returned with a bang in IPL 2021. They were second in the points table when the season had to be deferred inconclusively because of the ascent in COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble. CSK have won five of the seven matches they played in IPL 2021. “All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad” – he concluded.

'Promoting Moeen Ali at No.3 was a master stroke': Sunil Gavaskar

<p>Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings for their dominating show in the recently-suspended Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army was second-placed in the points table before the cash-rich T20 league suspended after cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-is-a-major-confidence-boost-if-you-get-to-play-from-the-first-match-itself-avesh-khan-385183" hreflang="en">'It is a major confidence boost if you get to play from the first match itself': Avesh Khan</a></p>

<p>Dhoni and Co. redeemed themselves after a poor season last year. Gavaskar was impressed with the 'renewed energy' of the team and wrote about it in his column for Sportstar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad,” Gavaskar wrote.</p>

<p>He went on to praise Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings”, he said.</p>

<p>“The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now”, he observed.</p>

<p>“It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball”, he added.</p>


Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings for their dominating show in the recently-suspended Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army was second-placed in the points table before the cash-rich T20 league suspended after cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble.

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings for their dominating show in the recently-suspended Indian Premier League. The Yellow Army was second-placed in the points table before the cash-rich T20 league suspended after cases emerged inside the bio-secure bubble. ALSO READ: 'It is a major confidence boost if you get to play from the first match itself': Avesh Khan Dhoni and Co. redeemed themselves after a poor season last year. Gavaskar was impressed with the 'renewed energy' of the team and wrote about it in his column for Sportstar. “All the other teams were in top form with last year’s disappointing team, Chennai Super Kings, looking like the champion it usually had been all these years. There was a renewed energy about the team this time, though there were no major changes to its squad,” Gavaskar wrote. He went on to praise Chennai Super Kings' choice to promote Moeen Ali to No. 3 during IPL 2021 ended up being a masterstroke. Batting up the order, the England all-rounder pounded 206 runs in six matches for Chennai Super Kings' at a strike rate of 157.25. He furnished the innings with some genuinely necessary stimulus with the bat, which the franchise appeared to be deficient with regards to last season. “The promotion of Moeen Ali to the top of the order at No. 3 turned out to be a masterstroke as the left-handed batsman produced some blistering innings”, he said. “The seasoned Faf du Plessis was in cracking form, too, and, along with the promising Ruturaj Gaikwad, gave the team some top stars. Sam Curran continues to impress and improve with every game and bids fair to be considered a proper all-rounder now”, he observed. “It’s the final overs’ bowling that the side needs to strengthen as was evident in the match against Mumbai when, despite scoring 218, it lost the game off the last ball”, he added.

'CSK looking like the champion': Sunil Gavaskar lauds MS Dhoni and Co.

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reportedly decided to stay back and ensure all his CSK teammates depart for their respective destinations before he leaves for Ranchi. As per a report, Dhoni has informed all his teammates via video meeting that he will be the last person to board the flight back home.</p>

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<p>“Mahibhai said that he will be the last person to leave the hotel. He wanted foreigners to leave first, then the Indian players. He will be taking the last flight tomorrow when everyone reaches their home safe and secure,” a member of CSK was quoted as saying by Indian Express.</p>

<p>Several members of the CSK contingent tested positive for the dreaded virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travellers from flying back to their nation from India. However, eight out of 11 England players flew back last night and landed in London on Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>Only three England players – Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan – are still in India and expected to leave India within the next 48 hours.</p>

<p>"I can confirm that 8 of the 11 England players in India managed to get on a flight to Heathrow last night and have landed this morning. They will now quarantine in government-approved hotels. The remaining three -- - Chris Jordan, David Malan (both Punjab Kings) and Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders) should leave India within the next 48 hours," an ECB spokesman confirmed to WION.</p>

<p>Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble.</p>

<p>Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said that BCCI is working on getting a unit of 38 personnel safely out of India to either Maldives or Sri Lanka first before being allowed to head back to their homes.</p>

<p>“What we and the BCCI are working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India, where they will then wait until it’s possible to return to Australia,” Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said, as quoted by the Guardian.</p>


Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reportedly decided to stay back and ensure all his CSK teammates depart for their respective destinations before he leaves for Ranchi.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reportedly decided to stay back and ensure all his CSK teammates depart for their respective destinations before he leaves for Ranchi. As per a report, Dhoni has informed all his teammates via video meeting that he will be the last person to board the flight back home. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 postponed: 8 England players return home, remaining 3 to fly out in next 48 hours “Mahibhai said that he will be the last person to leave the hotel. He wanted foreigners to leave first, then the Indian players. He will be taking the last flight tomorrow when everyone reaches their home safe and secure,” a member of CSK was quoted as saying by Indian Express. Several members of the CSK contingent tested positive for the dreaded virus. With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travellers from flying back to their nation from India. However, eight out of 11 England players flew back last night and landed in London on Wednesday morning. Only three England players – Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan – are still in India and expected to leave India within the next 48 hours. "I can confirm that 8 of the 11 England players in India managed to get on a flight to Heathrow last night and have landed this morning. They will now quarantine in government-approved hotels. The remaining three -- - Chris Jordan, David Malan (both Punjab Kings) and Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders) should leave India within the next 48 hours," an ECB spokesman confirmed to WION. Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble. Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said that BCCI is working on getting a unit of 38 personnel safely out of India to either Maldives or Sri Lanka first before being allowed to head back to their homes. “What we and the BCCI are working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India, where they will then wait until it’s possible to return to Australia,” Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said, as quoted by the Guardian.

IPL 2021: CSK skipper MS Dhoni will wait for all his teammates to depart before heading to Ranchi: Reports

<p>The Chennai Super Kings are reluctant to take to the field for their game against Rajasthan Royals inferable from the COVID-19 alarm in their camp. The two teams are scheduled to take on one another in Delhi on May 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chennai Super King were shaken by the information on three of its members testing positive for COVID. The triplet of CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, bowling trainer Lakshmipathy Balaji and a member from the support staff tested positive, with every one of the players testing negative for the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The advancement cast question on the Chennai Super King versus Rajasthan Royals game on Wednesday, with calls for rescheduling the game developing further. A CSK official affirmed the franchise had imparted its requests to the BCCI.</p>

<p>“The coach is asymptomatic. However, as per the BCCI’s Covid protocols, everybody who has come in contact with him will have to undergo a six-day quarantine. We can’t play our next game (against Rajasthan Royals). The BCCI knows about the testing protocols and how many tests need to become negative before an all-clear is given. We have communicated it to the BCCI. They will have to reschedule the game between CSK and Rajasthan Royals,” the CSK official claimed.</p>

<p>As indicated by IPL SOPs, a player who comes in contact with an infected individual needs to return a negative RT-PCR results on day one, three and six of the time frame. This implies that numerous individuals from the Chennai Super Kings camp should test negative throughout the following six days to be permitted back onto the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The distribution additionally uncovered that Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Lakhsmipathy Balaji was a part of the dressing room versus MI game on May 1. There are worries about how the positive cases in the Chennai Super Kings camp leave the Mumbai Indians bunch defenceless against contamination also.</p>

<p>The IPL 2021 SOPs imply that the Chennai Super Kings' next couple of games are under the scanner. Aside from their game against the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, their contest with Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 7 falls under the six-day window.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BCCI is presently mulling over a new date for the rescheduled KKR versus RCB conflict, and the current circumstance may provoke the body to modify a portion of the other IPL 2021 matches also.<br />
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The Chennai Super Kings are reluctant to take to the field for their game against Rajasthan Royals inferable from the COVID-19 alarm in their camp. The two teams are scheduled to take on one another in Delhi on May 5.

The Chennai Super Kings are reluctant to take to the field for their game against Rajasthan Royals inferable from the COVID-19 alarm in their camp. The two teams are scheduled to take on one another in Delhi on May 5. Chennai Super King were shaken by the information on three of its members testing positive for COVID. The triplet of CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, bowling trainer Lakshmipathy Balaji and a member from the support staff tested positive, with every one of the players testing negative for the virus. The advancement cast question on the Chennai Super King versus Rajasthan Royals game on Wednesday, with calls for rescheduling the game developing further. A CSK official affirmed the franchise had imparted its requests to the BCCI. “The coach is asymptomatic. However, as per the BCCI’s Covid protocols, everybody who has come in contact with him will have to undergo a six-day quarantine. We can’t play our next game (against Rajasthan Royals). The BCCI knows about the testing protocols and how many tests need to become negative before an all-clear is given. We have communicated it to the BCCI. They will have to reschedule the game between CSK and Rajasthan Royals,” the CSK official claimed. As indicated by IPL SOPs, a player who comes in contact with an infected individual needs to return a negative RT-PCR results on day one, three and six of the time frame. This implies that numerous individuals from the Chennai Super Kings camp should test negative throughout the following six days to be permitted back onto the field. The distribution additionally uncovered that Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Lakhsmipathy Balaji was a part of the dressing room versus MI game on May 1. There are worries about how the positive cases in the Chennai Super Kings camp leave the Mumbai Indians bunch defenceless against contamination also. The IPL 2021 SOPs imply that the Chennai Super Kings' next couple of games are under the scanner. Aside from their game against the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, their contest with Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 7 falls under the six-day window. The BCCI is presently mulling over a new date for the rescheduled KKR versus RCB conflict, and the current circumstance may provoke the body to modify a portion of the other IPL 2021 matches also.

IPL 2021: RR vs CSK match in Ahmedabad set to be postponed amid COVID-19 scare

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni deplored the absence of execution from his bowlers, as the IPL 2021 table-clinchers neglected to defend a total of 219 runs against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pollard-powers-mumbai-indians-to-a-thrilling-win-over-chennai-super-kings-382053" hreflang="en">Pollard powers Mumbai Indians to a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings</a></p>

<p>Regardless of dropping to 81 for 3 in their chase, Mumbai Indians recuperated to beat Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in Delhi, as Kieron Pollard crushed an unbeaten 87 off 34 balls. Lamenting his group's powerlessness to guard a humongous total, MS Dhoni said at the post-match presentation:</p>

<p>“It was a brilliant wicket. We knew it would be a close game unless they (MI) lost too many wickets. The difference was the execution. How off we were when&nbsp;it came to executing what we wanted to bowl. Without being too harsh on the bowlers, catches do help. We dropped catches at a crucial point.”</p>

<p>MS Dhoni added that the loss would not damage CSK to an extreme, as they are as yet top of the points table. MS Dhoni said in such manner:&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When you are at the top of the table, it doesn’t hurt a lot, but it is still learning. Hopefully, the bowlers would execute better.”<br />
When you are under the pump, you learn more: MS Dhoni</p>

<p>Notwithstanding the disillusioning loss, MS Dhoni stated that the spirit of the team was high and that they would take it each game, in turn, going ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The wicket was good, and it was slightly easy to hit. The spirit of the team will be up. Of course, it hurts, but in a tournament like this, you will win and lose quite a few close games. When you are under the pump, you learn more. Irrespective of where we are in the points table, we take one game at a time. We hardly ever focus on where we are standing in&nbsp;the table. That’s always how it has been our way of going forward.”</p>

<p>In the wake of being sent into bat by Mumbai Indians, CSK posted a mammoth 218 for 4 on the board. Ambati Rayudu made a bursting 72 not out off just 27 balls, while Faf du Plessis 50&nbsp;and Moeen Ali 58&nbsp;additionally made key contributions.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians, however, crossed the line off the last ball, graciousness Kieron Pollard's quick assault. The MI all-rounder, who had prior gotten two wickets in the game too, crushed eight sixes as CSK lost a high-scoring thrill ride.<br />
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Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni deplored the absence of execution from his bowlers, as the IPL 2021 table-clinchers neglected to defend a total of 219 runs against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni deplored the absence of execution from his bowlers, as the IPL 2021 table-clinchers neglected to defend a total of 219 runs against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. IN PICS| Pollard powers Mumbai Indians to a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings Regardless of dropping to 81 for 3 in their chase, Mumbai Indians recuperated to beat Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in Delhi, as Kieron Pollard crushed an unbeaten 87 off 34 balls. Lamenting his group's powerlessness to guard a humongous total, MS Dhoni said at the post-match presentation: “It was a brilliant wicket. We knew it would be a close game unless they (MI) lost too many wickets. The difference was the execution. How off we were when it came to executing what we wanted to bowl. Without being too harsh on the bowlers, catches do help. We dropped catches at a crucial point.” MS Dhoni added that the loss would not damage CSK to an extreme, as they are as yet top of the points table. MS Dhoni said in such manner: “When you are at the top of the table, it doesn’t hurt a lot, but it is still learning. Hopefully, the bowlers would execute better.” When you are under the pump, you learn more: MS Dhoni Notwithstanding the disillusioning loss, MS Dhoni stated that the spirit of the team was high and that they would take it each game, in turn, going ahead. “The wicket was good, and it was slightly easy to hit. The spirit of the team will be up. Of course, it hurts, but in a tournament like this, you will win and lose quite a few close games. When you are under the pump, you learn more. Irrespective of where we are in the points table, we take one game at a time. We hardly ever focus on where we are standing in the table. That’s always how it has been our way of going forward.” In the wake of being sent into bat by Mumbai Indians, CSK posted a mammoth 218 for 4 on the board. Ambati Rayudu made a bursting 72 not out off just 27 balls, while Faf du Plessis 50 and Moeen Ali 58 additionally made key contributions. Mumbai Indians, however, crossed the line off the last ball, graciousness Kieron Pollard's quick assault. The MI all-rounder, who had prior gotten two wickets in the game too, crushed eight sixes as CSK lost a high-scoring thrill ride.

IPL 2021: 'We knew it would be a close game': MS Dhoni

<p>Named by numerous individuals as the ‘El Clasico of IPL’, the current season's first match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have won a sum of eight titles, and both as of now hold a spot in the best 4 of the IPL 2021 points table. Table-clinchers Chennai Super Kings are in scorching structure heading into their apparatus against the two-time reigning champions.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

<p>The Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head record against the Chennai Super Kings by 19-13. As referenced before, the two teams recorded success over the other last season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have fought at Arun Jaitley Stadium once previously. During the IPL 2013 Playoffs, the Super Kings beat the Indians by 48 runs in Qualifier 1 at this scene.</p>

<h2>Mumbai Indians</h2>

<p>Quinton De Kock took a gander quiet in his past excursion, so his fight with the Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;bowlers almost immediately could be key with regards to the game. Dropping Ishan Kishan gave Mumbai Indians&nbsp;additional bowling alternatives, however, it'll be intriguing to check whether the defending champions choose to bring the youngster back, thinking about his fair record against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians will probably name an unaltered setup for this game. The inclusion of Nathan Coulter-Nile gives them some protection in the bowling department. Jayant Yadav's duels against the Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;left-handers could be a critical fight in this match.</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI</strong>: Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult</p>

<h2>Chennai Super Kings</h2>

<p>Faf Du Plessis has batted well this season and has ruled the spinners as well as pacers. Ruturaj Gaikwad has likewise come great subsequent to persevering through an extreme beginning to his mission. CSK's positive methodology will be vital against a solid MI bowling assault.</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;imploding with the bat against MI has been a new pattern, however, their in-structure and protracted batting setup could give them the edge over the reigning champions in this game. CSK's bowling has been decent this season, and the three-time champions have the fortitude to contain the amazing Mumbai Indians&nbsp;batting setup.</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI</strong>: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi/Imran Tahir</p>

<p>Ravindra Jadeja has gotten 17 wickets while wearing the CSK jersey against MI in the IPL. In the interim, Kieron Pollard has 13 wickets to his name against CSK. Both all-rounders will hold the way into their respective teams' achievement in the forthcoming IPL 2021 match.</p>


Named by numerous individuals as the ‘El Clasico of IPL’, the current season's first match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Named by numerous individuals as the ‘El Clasico of IPL’, the current season's first match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The two teams have won a sum of eight titles, and both as of now hold a spot in the best 4 of the IPL 2021 points table. Table-clinchers Chennai Super Kings are in scorching structure heading into their apparatus against the two-time reigning champions. Head-to-Head The Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head record against the Chennai Super Kings by 19-13. As referenced before, the two teams recorded success over the other last season. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have fought at Arun Jaitley Stadium once previously. During the IPL 2013 Playoffs, the Super Kings beat the Indians by 48 runs in Qualifier 1 at this scene. Mumbai Indians Quinton De Kock took a gander quiet in his past excursion, so his fight with the Chennai Super Kings bowlers almost immediately could be key with regards to the game. Dropping Ishan Kishan gave Mumbai Indians additional bowling alternatives, however, it'll be intriguing to check whether the defending champions choose to bring the youngster back, thinking about his fair record against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians will probably name an unaltered setup for this game. The inclusion of Nathan Coulter-Nile gives them some protection in the bowling department. Jayant Yadav's duels against the Chennai Super Kings left-handers could be a critical fight in this match. Probable XI: Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult Chennai Super Kings Faf Du Plessis has batted well this season and has ruled the spinners as well as pacers. Ruturaj Gaikwad has likewise come great subsequent to persevering through an extreme beginning to his mission. CSK's positive methodology will be vital against a solid MI bowling assault. Chennai Super Kings imploding with the bat against MI has been a new pattern, however, their in-structure and protracted batting setup could give them the edge over the reigning champions in this game. CSK's bowling has been decent this season, and the three-time champions have the fortitude to contain the amazing Mumbai Indians batting setup. Probable XI: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi/Imran Tahir Ravindra Jadeja has gotten 17 wickets while wearing the CSK jersey against MI in the IPL. In the interim, Kieron Pollard has 13 wickets to his name against CSK. Both all-rounders will hold the way into their respective teams' achievement in the forthcoming IPL 2021 match.

IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to inflame ferocious rivalry at the Arun Jaitley Stadium

<p class="MsoNormal">Mumbai Indians on Saturday defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as the five-time IPL winners chased down a mammoth 219, courtesy of a herculean effort with the bat by Kieron Pollard.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted a mammoth total of 218/4 in 20 overs with Ambati Rayudu standing out among others with a blistering knock of 72 off just 27 deliveries laced with four boundaries and seven sixes.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While opener Ruturaj Gaikwad (4) was dismissed for cheap by Trent Boult in what was a superb spell with the new ball, Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali scored 50 and 58 respectively to take CSK to 112 in just 10 overs. CSK lost du Plessis, Ali and Suresh Raina (2) in quick succession but the herculean knock by Rayudu supported by Ravindra Jadeja (22 not-out), helped CSK post a 218 – their highest total against arch-rivals MI.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Interestingly, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 56 runs against CSK in his four-over quota – the most expensive figure in IPL for the ace speedster. Kieron Pollard picked up two wickets for MI whereas Bumrah and Boult ended up with a scalp each.<br />
Chasing 219, Mumbai Indians enjoyed a brisk start as openers Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock connected well early in the innings.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">However, Shardul Thakur was quick to remove the MI skipper early in his spell. De Kock was sent packing by Moeen Ali while in-form Ravindra Jadeja got rid of Suryakumar Yadav (3).&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Krunal Pandya and Kieron Pollard smashed some lusty blows before Hardik Pandya smashed a few in a brief cameo. However, Pollard continued with his blitz and took MI over the winning line with a stunning knock of 87 not-out of 34 balls.<br />
CSK bowlers did well to change till the 15-over mark but lost the plot as soon as Pollard started dominating the show.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">MI now have eight points in seven matches whereas CSK still sit atop IPL 2021 table with 10 points in seven matches.<br />
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Mumbai Indians on Saturday defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as the five-time IPL winners chased down a mammoth 219, courtesy of a herculean effort with the bat by Kieron Pollard.

Mumbai Indians on Saturday defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as the five-time IPL winners chased down a mammoth 219, courtesy of a herculean effort with the bat by Kieron Pollard. Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted a mammoth total of 218/4 in 20 overs with Ambati Rayudu standing out among others with a blistering knock of 72 off just 27 deliveries laced with four boundaries and seven sixes. While opener Ruturaj Gaikwad (4) was dismissed for cheap by Trent Boult in what was a superb spell with the new ball, Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali scored 50 and 58 respectively to take CSK to 112 in just 10 overs. CSK lost du Plessis, Ali and Suresh Raina (2) in quick succession but the herculean knock by Rayudu supported by Ravindra Jadeja (22 not-out), helped CSK post a 218 – their highest total against arch-rivals MI. Interestingly, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 56 runs against CSK in his four-over quota – the most expensive figure in IPL for the ace speedster. Kieron Pollard picked up two wickets for MI whereas Bumrah and Boult ended up with a scalp each. Chasing 219, Mumbai Indians enjoyed a brisk start as openers Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock connected well early in the innings. ALSO READ: R Ashwin's wife reveals Covid 'nightmares' her family has been through in a week However, Shardul Thakur was quick to remove the MI skipper early in his spell. De Kock was sent packing by Moeen Ali while in-form Ravindra Jadeja got rid of Suryakumar Yadav (3). Krunal Pandya and Kieron Pollard smashed some lusty blows before Hardik Pandya smashed a few in a brief cameo. However, Pollard continued with his blitz and took MI over the winning line with a stunning knock of 87 not-out of 34 balls. CSK bowlers did well to change till the 15-over mark but lost the plot as soon as Pollard started dominating the show. ALSO READ: Brad Hogg highlights RCB slow run-rate, says can't expect Maxwell and de Villiers to bail them out every time MI now have eight points in seven matches whereas CSK still sit atop IPL 2021 table with 10 points in seven matches.

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