<p>Ravichandran Ashwin was back at his happy hunting ground in his hometown Chennai after he scored his latest fifty in the opening Test match against Bangladesh on Thursday (Sep 19). Batting on Day 1, India were in a precarious position when the all-rounder reached the landmark. His exploits coupled with Ravindra Jadeja saw India mount a comprehensive comeback having been 96/4 and 144/6 at one stage in the first innings.</p>

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<h2><strong>Ashwin scores 50</strong></h2>

<p>Coming to bat in the second session of Day 1 after a poor start, Ashwin and Jadeja came good for India. Both batters came to bat at the same stage after the quick-fire dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Ashwin has a good track record while playing in Chennai having also scored 106 against England in 2021. He would sweep the ball for a single on the first ball of the 60th over and needed 58 balls to record the feat.</p>

<p>It is Ashwin’s 14th fifty in the red-ball format having also scored five hundreds during his illustrious career. Playing in his 101st Test match, he has more than 3300 runs in the format while also scalping 516 wickets.</p>

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<h2><strong>India recover from poor start</strong></h2>

<p>While Ashwin-Jadeja came in handy for Team India, it was a poor start for Rohit Sharma’s men having lost the toss. Interestingly, Bangladesh became the first team since 1982 to win the toss and choose to bowl in Chennai. Skipper Rohit (6) was dismissed after a poor start while Shubman Gill followed him as he went without troubling the scorers. Former skipper Virat Kohli was also out of ideas when he was dismissed for 6.</p>

<p>Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul would then contribute with 39 and 16 respectively before Bangladesh struck again. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets while Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also bagged a wicket each.</p>

<p>At the time of writing India were 268/6 with Jadeja and Ashwin putting a stand of 125 runs unbeaten for the seventh wicket. Ashwin was batting on 71 while Jadeja was batting on 48 runs.</p>


Ravichandran Ashwin was back at his happy hunting ground in his hometown Chennai after he scored his latest fifty in the opening Test match against Bangladesh on Thursday (Sep 19).

Ravichandran Ashwin was back at his happy hunting ground in his hometown Chennai after he scored his latest fifty in the opening Test match against Bangladesh on Thursday (Sep 19). Batting on Day 1, India were in a precarious position when the all-rounder reached the landmark. His exploits coupled with Ravindra Jadeja saw India mount a comprehensive comeback having been 96/4 and 144/6 at one stage in the first innings. The @ashwinravi99 - @imjadeja partnership has grown from strength to strength and it is nearing 100. Watch how they dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack. Live - https://t.co/jV4wK7BgV2 #INDvBANAN @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Lfmw0NgcGP — BCCI (@BCCI) September 19, 2024 × Ashwin scores 50 Coming to bat in the second session of Day 1 after a poor start, Ashwin and Jadeja came good for India. Both batters came to bat at the same stage after the quick-fire dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Ashwin has a good track record while playing in Chennai having also scored 106 against England in 2021. He would sweep the ball for a single on the first ball of the 60th over and needed 58 balls to record the feat. It is Ashwin’s 14th fifty in the red-ball format having also scored five hundreds during his illustrious career. Playing in his 101st Test match, he has more than 3300 runs in the format while also scalping 516 wickets. ALSO READ | Virus sweeps through Aussie camp as star trio doubtful for 1st ODI against England India recover from poor start While Ashwin-Jadeja came in handy for Team India, it was a poor start for Rohit Sharma’s men having lost the toss. Interestingly, Bangladesh became the first team since 1982 to win the toss and choose to bowl in Chennai. Skipper Rohit (6) was dismissed after a poor start while Shubman Gill followed him as he went without troubling the scorers. Former skipper Virat Kohli was also out of ideas when he was dismissed for 6. Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul would then contribute with 39 and 16 respectively before Bangladesh struck again. Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets while Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also bagged a wicket each. At the time of writing India were 268/6 with Jadeja and Ashwin putting a stand of 125 runs unbeaten for the seventh wicket. Ashwin was batting on 71 while Jadeja was batting on 48 runs.

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravi Ashwin scores 50 at 'happy hunting ground' Chepauk as India stage comeback

<p>The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will stage the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Sunday, May 28 after the dates for the playoffs were revealed on Friday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Alongside Ahmedabad, Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium will host the Eliminator and the Qualifier -1 before the action heads to Gujarat. Ahmedabad will also host Qualifier 2 with a month to go before the start of the playoffs. This will be the second time in back-to-back years, Ahmedabad will stage the final with all teams still in the mix for the playoffs.</p>

<p>In a statement released by the BCCI, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will once again be the host of the IPL final (May 28) and will also stage Qualifier 2 (May 26). The iconic venue was also the host of the opening match of the IPL 2023 when hosts Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling contest.</p>

<p>Last Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals in the final of the IPL as they were crowned the champions for the first time in asking.</p>

<p>Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium will also be on the playoff calendars as it will stage Qualifier 1 on May 23 while the Eliminator clash will also take place at the venue on May 24. Last year, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens hosted the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator clash with Mumbai and Pune hosting the league phase of the IPL.</p>

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<p>Currently, all teams are in the mix for a place in the playoffs with 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals sitting top of the league with eight points. They are joined by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on eight points while other teams are in good positions in the league standings to make their journey to Chennai.</p>

<p>While Delhi Capitals are having a struggling season, they too are now on the board after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets on Thursday.</p>

<p>Defending Champions Gujarat Titans will look to become the third team to defend the IPL crown but have a stern competition to face in the form of Rajasthan Royals and others.</p>

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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will stage the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Sunday, May 28 after the dates for the playoffs were revealed on Friday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Alongside Ahmedabad, Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium will host the Eliminator and the Qualifier -1 before the action heads to Gujarat. Ahmedabad will also host Qualifier 2 with a month to go before the start of the playoffs. This will be the second time in back-to-back years, Ahmedabad will stage the final with all teams still in the mix for the playoffs. In a statement released by the BCCI, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will once again be the host of the IPL final (May 28) and will also stage Qualifier 2 (May 26). The iconic venue was also the host of the opening match of the IPL 2023 when hosts Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling contest. Last Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals in the final of the IPL as they were crowned the champions for the first time in asking. Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium will also be on the playoff calendars as it will stage Qualifier 1 on May 23 while the Eliminator clash will also take place at the venue on May 24. Last year, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens hosted the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator clash with Mumbai and Pune hosting the league phase of the IPL. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: There cannot be a bigger cricketer than MS Dhoni in India, says Harbhajan Singh Currently, all teams are in the mix for a place in the playoffs with 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals sitting top of the league with eight points. They are joined by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on eight points while other teams are in good positions in the league standings to make their journey to Chennai. While Delhi Capitals are having a struggling season, they too are now on the board after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets on Thursday. Defending Champions Gujarat Titans will look to become the third team to defend the IPL crown but have a stern competition to face in the form of Rajasthan Royals and others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Chennai to host Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and final in Ahmedabad

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play host to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 17 of the IPL 2023 on Wednesday (April 12), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chennai have so far won twice and lost a game after three complete encounters and occupy the fifth spot in the points table. They will aim for their third win on the trot, after losing the season-opener, on home ground and give a memorable gift to their legendary captain MS Dhoni.</p>

<p>It is to be noted that 41-year-old Dhoni will be playing his 200th game as CSK captain in the IPL. Dhoni has led in 213 matches (leading the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants in 13 matches in IPL 2016) overall in the IPL, winning 125 and losing 87 with a win percentage of 58.96. No other captain has even touched the 150-mark with Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rohit Sharma -- the most successful IPL captain with five titles -- coming second (146 games). Thus, the Yellow Army will be desperate to win the face-off versus Sanju Samson-led RR, who occupy the second spot in the overall standings, for Thala Dhoni.</p>

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<p>Dhoni has been the face of CSK since the tournament inception in 2008. Under him, Chennai has won the IPL championship on four occasions (2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021)&nbsp;and ended as the runners-up in five seasons (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019). In addition, CSK won the now-defunct Champions League (CLT20) twice under Dhoni's captaincy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the eve of Dhoni's historic game, Ravindra Jadeja told the reporters, "What can I say, he is a legend of Indian cricket. So, I would like to wish him good luck. Hopefully, in his 200th game, we will win in Chepauk and all the fans will be happy, so we continue the momentum. Hopefully, we win tomorrow and we give him a gift on his 200th (IPL) match as captain."</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play host to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 17 of the IPL 2023 on Wednesday (April 12), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play host to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 17 of the IPL 2023 on Wednesday (April 12), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chennai have so far won twice and lost a game after three complete encounters and occupy the fifth spot in the points table. They will aim for their third win on the trot, after losing the season-opener, on home ground and give a memorable gift to their legendary captain MS Dhoni. It is to be noted that 41-year-old Dhoni will be playing his 200th game as CSK captain in the IPL. Dhoni has led in 213 matches (leading the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants in 13 matches in IPL 2016) overall in the IPL, winning 125 and losing 87 with a win percentage of 58.96. No other captain has even touched the 150-mark with Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rohit Sharma -- the most successful IPL captain with five titles -- coming second (146 games). Thus, the Yellow Army will be desperate to win the face-off versus Sanju Samson-led RR, who occupy the second spot in the overall standings, for Thala Dhoni. Also Read: FACT-CHECK: Truth behind CSK bowler Tushar Deshpande's 'Rohit Sharma's wicket is easy' remark Dhoni has been the face of CSK since the tournament inception in 2008. Under him, Chennai has won the IPL championship on four occasions (2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021) and ended as the runners-up in five seasons (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019). In addition, CSK won the now-defunct Champions League (CLT20) twice under Dhoni's captaincy. On the eve of Dhoni's historic game, Ravindra Jadeja told the reporters, "What can I say, he is a legend of Indian cricket. So, I would like to wish him good luck. Hopefully, in his 200th game, we will win in Chepauk and all the fans will be happy, so we continue the momentum. Hopefully, we win tomorrow and we give him a gift on his 200th (IPL) match as captain."

IPL 2023: SPECIAL DOUBLE TON! MS Dhoni to play his 200th game as CSK captain during RR face-off

<p>The MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to their home ground, i.e. the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, after 1,426 days when they hosted the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 03). After a loss in the season-opener, the Yellow Army resorted to home comforts to beat Lucknow by 12&nbsp;runs.</p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, Rahul-led Lucknow didn't have the best of starts. Ruturaj Gaikwad, coming on the back of a splendid 50-ball 92 versus the Gujarat Titans (GT), continued his sublime form to stitch an impressive 110-run stand for the first wicket. Gaikwad fell for a 31-ball 57, at 183.87, whereas Devon Conway departed for an impressive 47.</p>

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<p>CSK, who scored its third-highest runs in powerplays (75/0 in 6 overs), continued to pile runs with blazing cameos from Shivam Dube (16-ball 27), Moeen Ali (13-ball 19),&nbsp;Ambati Rayudu's (14-ball 27*) and MS Dhoni's 3-ball 12. The CSK skipper also completed 5,000 runs in the IPL, becoming the seventh batter to enter the elite club. As a result, CSK posted a mammoth 217 for 7 with Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 28) and Mark Wood (3 for 49) chipping in with regular scalps.</p>

<p>In reply, LSG were off to a blinder. Kyle Mayers, who struck a rapid fifty in the previous game, slammed Tushar Deshpande, Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar with captain Rahul giving him good company as well. CSK pacers were sloppy but Moeen Ali and Mitchell Santner brought the side back just before the end of the powerplay overs.</p>

<p>Moeen Ali's 4 for 26, removing Mayers, Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Krunal Pandya, led the charge for Dhoni &amp; Co. Mitchell Santner removed Deepak Hooda whereas Deshpande put on a better show in his final spell to dismiss Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni.&nbsp; restrict LSG at 205 for 7. LSG ended at 205 for 7 to lose by a dozen runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eventually, CSK were sloppy at parts but did enough damage with the bat to emerge on top and pick their first points of the season.&nbsp;</p>


The MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to their home ground, i.e. the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, after 1,426 days when they hosted the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 03).

The MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to their home ground, i.e. the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, after 1,426 days when they hosted the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 03). After a loss in the season-opener, the Yellow Army resorted to home comforts to beat Lucknow by 12 runs. Opting to bowl first, Rahul-led Lucknow didn't have the best of starts. Ruturaj Gaikwad, coming on the back of a splendid 50-ball 92 versus the Gujarat Titans (GT), continued his sublime form to stitch an impressive 110-run stand for the first wicket. Gaikwad fell for a 31-ball 57, at 183.87, whereas Devon Conway departed for an impressive 47. Also Read: IPL 2023: HISTORIC FEAT! MS Dhoni becomes seventh player to enter 5k-run club in mega event - Watch CSK, who scored its third-highest runs in powerplays (75/0 in 6 overs), continued to pile runs with blazing cameos from Shivam Dube (16-ball 27), Moeen Ali (13-ball 19), Ambati Rayudu's (14-ball 27*) and MS Dhoni's 3-ball 12. The CSK skipper also completed 5,000 runs in the IPL, becoming the seventh batter to enter the elite club. As a result, CSK posted a mammoth 217 for 7 with Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 28) and Mark Wood (3 for 49) chipping in with regular scalps. In reply, LSG were off to a blinder. Kyle Mayers, who struck a rapid fifty in the previous game, slammed Tushar Deshpande, Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar with captain Rahul giving him good company as well. CSK pacers were sloppy but Moeen Ali and Mitchell Santner brought the side back just before the end of the powerplay overs. Moeen Ali's 4 for 26, removing Mayers, Rahul, Marcus Stoinis and Krunal Pandya, led the charge for Dhoni & Co. Mitchell Santner removed Deepak Hooda whereas Deshpande put on a better show in his final spell to dismiss Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni. restrict LSG at 205 for 7. LSG ended at 205 for 7 to lose by a dozen runs. Eventually, CSK were sloppy at parts but did enough damage with the bat to emerge on top and pick their first points of the season.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's CSK beat LSG by 12 runs in memorable Chepauk homecoming

<p>On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squared off with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. The game was a historic affair for the four-time winners CSK as they returned to their fortress, i.e. the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, after 1,426 days (following the IPL 2019 edition). Being a fortress for Dhoni &amp; Co., the CSK franchise ensured a memorable homecoming with a 12-run win over KL Rahul &amp; Co. in a high-scoring thriller at the Chepauk.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad (57), Devon Conway (47), Shivam Dube (27), Moeen Ali (19), Ambati Rayudu (27*) and MS Dhoni (12)'s blistering knocks as they posted IPL 2023's highest team total; 217 for 7. In reply, LSG restricted 205 for 7 to lose by 12 runs. While there were many thrilling moments in the high-voltage clash, it was Dhoni's 3-ball 12, filled with two big sixes, which made heads turn. Coming out to bat in the last over, the 41-year-old came out in the middle with only five balls left in CSK's innings. He sent the first two balls out of the fence with two mammoth sixes as the crowd went bonkers at the Chepauk.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's the video of Dhoni's MASSIVE sixes in his 3-ball 12:</strong></p>

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<p>By virtue of his cameo, Dhoni also completed 5,000 runs in the IPL; becoming the seventh batter to achieve the historic feat in the showpiece event. He has 5,004 runs in 236 games at a strike rate of&nbsp;135.54.</p>

<p>After the contest, former India and CSK spinner reflected on Dhoni's big hits and said on his Youtube channel, "It was a close match and yellow jerseys were everywhere. And those two sixes from MS Dhoni, maza aa gaya (enjoyed it a lot). It didn’t seem that he was away from the game for so long. The first ball was bowled at 150 and he hit a six over point. Dhoni pulled the second ball and it went a long way."</p>

<p>“When Dhoni came out to bat, there was a buzz around the ground. Well done CSK and Dhoni for winning this match,” he said.</p>


On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squared off with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition.

On Monday (April 03), the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squared off with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 6 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. The game was a historic affair for the four-time winners CSK as they returned to their fortress, i.e. the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, after 1,426 days (following the IPL 2019 edition). Being a fortress for Dhoni & Co., the CSK franchise ensured a memorable homecoming with a 12-run win over KL Rahul & Co. in a high-scoring thriller at the Chepauk. Being asked to bat first, CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad (57), Devon Conway (47), Shivam Dube (27), Moeen Ali (19), Ambati Rayudu (27*) and MS Dhoni (12)'s blistering knocks as they posted IPL 2023's highest team total; 217 for 7. In reply, LSG restricted 205 for 7 to lose by 12 runs. While there were many thrilling moments in the high-voltage clash, it was Dhoni's 3-ball 12, filled with two big sixes, which made heads turn. Coming out to bat in the last over, the 41-year-old came out in the middle with only five balls left in CSK's innings. He sent the first two balls out of the fence with two mammoth sixes as the crowd went bonkers at the Chepauk. Here's the video of Dhoni's MASSIVE sixes in his 3-ball 12: Also read: IPL 2023: HISTORIC FEAT! MS Dhoni becomes seventh player to enter 5k-run club in mega event - Watch A treat for the Chennai crowd! 😍@msdhoni is BACK in Chennai & how 💥#TATAIPL | #CSKvLSG WATCH his incredible two sixes 🔽 pic.twitter.com/YFkOGqsFVT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2023 × By virtue of his cameo, Dhoni also completed 5,000 runs in the IPL; becoming the seventh batter to achieve the historic feat in the showpiece event. He has 5,004 runs in 236 games at a strike rate of 135.54. After the contest, former India and CSK spinner reflected on Dhoni's big hits and said on his Youtube channel, "It was a close match and yellow jerseys were everywhere. And those two sixes from MS Dhoni, maza aa gaya (enjoyed it a lot). It didn’t seem that he was away from the game for so long. The first ball was bowled at 150 and he hit a six over point. Dhoni pulled the second ball and it went a long way." “When Dhoni came out to bat, there was a buzz around the ground. Well done CSK and Dhoni for winning this match,” he said.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni hits two mammoth sixes during CSK's Chepauk return as crowd goes bonkers - Watch

<p>The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) up against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in&nbsp;Ahmedabad. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited with the ten teams set to fight it out for the marquee title.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The upcoming season will see its 1000th match, which will be held between CSK and five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The iconic match will be held on May 06.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the years, CSK-MI face-offs have made heads turn and two of the most successful sides will square off with each other in a landmark match of the mega event. Hence, it will be a mouth-watering clash at the iconic stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is to be noted that the 1000th IPL game will see CSK lock horns with MI for the second time in the season. MI will host their longtime rivals at the Wankhede Stadium on April 08.</p>

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<p>Talking about Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai, they have won the championship on five occasions (IPL 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). CSK, on the other hand, have lifted the coveted title on four occasions (IPL 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both sides ended at the bottom, with MI finishing at the tenth spot, in IPL 2022, and hence will be eager to bounce back in style this time around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IPL 2023 will feature 70 matches in the group stage followed by the playoffs and the final. The summit clash will take place on May 28.</p>

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The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) up against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on March 31 with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) up against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited with the ten teams set to fight it out for the marquee title. The upcoming season will see its 1000th match, which will be held between CSK and five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The iconic match will be held on May 06. Over the years, CSK-MI face-offs have made heads turn and two of the most successful sides will square off with each other in a landmark match of the mega event. Hence, it will be a mouth-watering clash at the iconic stadium. It is to be noted that the 1000th IPL game will see CSK lock horns with MI for the second time in the season. MI will host their longtime rivals at the Wankhede Stadium on April 08. Also read: 'You can be a...': Former CSK star Suresh Raina reveals the biggest advice he received from MS Dhoni Talking about Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai, they have won the championship on five occasions (IPL 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). CSK, on the other hand, have lifted the coveted title on four occasions (IPL 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021). Both sides ended at the bottom, with MI finishing at the tenth spot, in IPL 2022, and hence will be eager to bounce back in style this time around. IPL 2023 will feature 70 matches in the group stage followed by the playoffs and the final. The summit clash will take place on May 28. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Ajit Agarkar has vigorously censured the pitches utilized in Chennai for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The former India pacer marked the wicket for Friday's match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings as 'ordinary' since it didn't uphold the lively scoring of runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians' renowned batting line-up could set up only 131 runs against Punjab Kings. Accordingly, the Punjab Kings batted forcefully and chased the total with nine wickets to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In spite of the fact that the Chennai pitch has likewise seen more than 200 runs scored in an innings this season, the wickets have typically been languid and turn agreeable, making it hard for most batsmen to hit through the line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ajit Agarkar conceded that it is hard to keep up high-scoring pitches in the midst of Chennai's warmth and IPL 2021's firmly stuffed schedule.</p>

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<p>"You've got to sympathize with the groundsmen because the games are coming thick and fast but we have consistently seen these sort of pitches which have progressively gotten worse. This is in a way understandable because of the heat in Chennai and the very little time to prepare the wickets. But today was a tough pitch. I mean, it was a pretty ordinary wicket," Ajit Agarkar told ESPNCricinfo.</p>

<p>He also added that the pitches utilised IPL 2021 ought to, at any rate, see scores of 150-160 being made by the teams batting first.</p>

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<p>"Anything other than 130 that they [Punjab Kings] had to get, they would have had to take some chances a little bit earlier and that's where teams chasing can get into trouble. I have no problem in seeing difficult pitches, you know being a former bowler, but you want to see pitches where you can get 150-160 with teams being able to chase that. If you get 160 on this pitch, I don't think a team will be able to chase that no matter what," added Ajit Agarkar.<br />
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Ajit Agarkar has vigorously censured the pitches utilized in Chennai for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The former India pacer marked the wicket for Friday's match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings as 'ordinary' since it didn't uphold the lively scoring of runs.

Ajit Agarkar has vigorously censured the pitches utilized in Chennai for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The former India pacer marked the wicket for Friday's match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings as 'ordinary' since it didn't uphold the lively scoring of runs. Mumbai Indians' renowned batting line-up could set up only 131 runs against Punjab Kings. Accordingly, the Punjab Kings batted forcefully and chased the total with nine wickets to spare. In spite of the fact that the Chennai pitch has likewise seen more than 200 runs scored in an innings this season, the wickets have typically been languid and turn agreeable, making it hard for most batsmen to hit through the line. Ajit Agarkar conceded that it is hard to keep up high-scoring pitches in the midst of Chennai's warmth and IPL 2021's firmly stuffed schedule. ALSO READ: Chris Gayle is probably the best T20 player ever: Pommie Mbangwa "You've got to sympathize with the groundsmen because the games are coming thick and fast but we have consistently seen these sort of pitches which have progressively gotten worse. This is in a way understandable because of the heat in Chennai and the very little time to prepare the wickets. But today was a tough pitch. I mean, it was a pretty ordinary wicket," Ajit Agarkar told ESPNCricinfo. He also added that the pitches utilised IPL 2021 ought to, at any rate, see scores of 150-160 being made by the teams batting first. ALSO READ: From Maxwell to Dhawan: Five players who have rocked IPL 2021 so far "Anything other than 130 that they [Punjab Kings] had to get, they would have had to take some chances a little bit earlier and that's where teams chasing can get into trouble. I have no problem in seeing difficult pitches, you know being a former bowler, but you want to see pitches where you can get 150-160 with teams being able to chase that. If you get 160 on this pitch, I don't think a team will be able to chase that no matter what," added Ajit Agarkar.

IPL 2021: Ajit Agarkar criticises Chennai pitch used in Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match

<p>Punjab Kings will take on defending champions Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in match 17 of the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Punjab Kings under the leadership of KL Rahul were off to a promising start this season. However, the franchise faced three consecutive losses after a disappointing display with the bat. They will be looking to end the losing streak. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have had a steady start. Rohit Sharma and co. have two wins and two losses. The batsmen have failed to get going for Mumbai putting pressure on the bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PITCH REPORT:</strong></h2>

<p>The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has been sticky and sluggish so far and have proved to be a challenge for batters. Toss could once again play a pivotal role and spinners are expected to dominate the match. The pitch is expected to slow down as the match progresses and anything above 170 could be a winning total.</p>

<h2><strong>WEATHER PREDICTIONS:</strong></h2>

<p>The temperature will range between 28-33 degrees Celsius. The precipitation chances are low with humidity of around 65 per cent.</p>

<h2><strong>SQUADS:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings:</strong> KL Rahul (C/wk), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Prabhsimran Singh, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Darshan Nalkande, Ravi Bishnoi, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Dawid Malan, Jhye Richardson, Shahrukh Khan, Riley Meredith, Moises Henriques, Jalaj Saxena, Utkarsh Singh, Fabian Allen, Saurabh Kumar</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians:</strong> Rohit Sharma (C), Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav, Chris Lynn, Mohsin Khan, Saurabh Tiwary, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Piyush Chawla, James Neeshan, Yudhvir Charak, Marco Jansen, Arjun Tendulkar</p>


Punjab Kings will take on defending champions Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in match 17 of the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 - KL Rahul's Punjab Kings to lock horns with Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings under the leadership of KL Rahul were off to a promising start this season.

Punjab Kings will take on defending champions Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in match 17 of the Indian Premier League. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 - KL Rahul's Punjab Kings to lock horns with Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings under the leadership of KL Rahul were off to a promising start this season. However, the franchise faced three consecutive losses after a disappointing display with the bat. They will be looking to end the losing streak. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have had a steady start. Rohit Sharma and co. have two wins and two losses. The batsmen have failed to get going for Mumbai putting pressure on the bowlers. PITCH REPORT: The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has been sticky and sluggish so far and have proved to be a challenge for batters. Toss could once again play a pivotal role and spinners are expected to dominate the match. The pitch is expected to slow down as the match progresses and anything above 170 could be a winning total. WEATHER PREDICTIONS: The temperature will range between 28-33 degrees Celsius. The precipitation chances are low with humidity of around 65 per cent. SQUADS: Punjab Kings: KL Rahul (C/wk), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Prabhsimran Singh, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Darshan Nalkande, Ravi Bishnoi, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Dawid Malan, Jhye Richardson, Shahrukh Khan, Riley Meredith, Moises Henriques, Jalaj Saxena, Utkarsh Singh, Fabian Allen, Saurabh Kumar Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (C), Aditya Tare, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Dhawal Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Jayant Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Quinton de Kock, Rahul Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav, Chris Lynn, Mohsin Khan, Saurabh Tiwary, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Piyush Chawla, James Neeshan, Yudhvir Charak, Marco Jansen, Arjun Tendulkar

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2021: MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report, Chennai weather forecast, squads - All you need to know

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to clash with defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both teams will clash at the Chepauk after almost ten years. The last time, these two franchises played each other at the stadium was back in the 2011 Champions League T20 finals, where Mumbai Indians easily defeated Virat's Royal Challengers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yuzvendra Chahal, who is now part of RCB, had a match-winning bowling spell for Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Spinners will play a crucial role in the match as the pitch will remain spin-friendly and will provide enough turn to bamboozle the batsman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the weather predictions, the skies will be clear and the temperature is expected to be 29 degrees Celsius.</p>

<h2><strong>Here are some stats from the previous IPL matches played at MA Chidambaram Stadium:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Total IPL matches played: </strong>82</p>

<p><strong>Matches won by teams batting first:</strong> 47</p>

<p><strong>Matches won by teams batting second: </strong>33&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore have been unlucky in this venue as the team holds the record of lowest first innings score.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Highest first innings score: </strong>246/5 - Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 2010</p>

<p><strong>Lowest first innings score:</strong> 70 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, 2019</p>

<p>The average first innings score at the Chepauk is 160.&nbsp;</p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to clash with defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to clash with defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. IN PICS: List of five major records RCB captain Virat Kohli can break in IPL 2021 Both teams will clash at the Chepauk after almost ten years. The last time, these two franchises played each other at the stadium was back in the 2011 Champions League T20 finals, where Mumbai Indians easily defeated Virat's Royal Challengers. Yuzvendra Chahal, who is now part of RCB, had a match-winning bowling spell for Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Will there be opening ceremony ahead of tournament opener? - All you need to know Spinners will play a crucial role in the match as the pitch will remain spin-friendly and will provide enough turn to bamboozle the batsman. According to the weather predictions, the skies will be clear and the temperature is expected to be 29 degrees Celsius. Here are some stats from the previous IPL matches played at MA Chidambaram Stadium: Total IPL matches played: 82 Matches won by teams batting first: 47 Matches won by teams batting second: 33 Royal Challengers Bangalore have been unlucky in this venue as the team holds the record of lowest first innings score. Highest first innings score: 246/5 - Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 2010 Lowest first innings score: 70 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, 2019 The average first innings score at the Chepauk is 160. LIVE: IPL 2021, MI vs RCB, Live Updates Catch full coverage of IPL 2021 here!

IPL 2021, MI vs RCB: Chepauk's pitch report, Chennai's weather prediction and venue stats - All you need to know

<p>Ravichandran Ashwin was adjudged the Man of the Match after a splendid performance in the second Test match between India and England, where hosts thrashed the visitors by 317 runs.</p>

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<p>The local boy got a&nbsp;hero's reception after scalping eight wickets and scoring a gritty ton in the second innings. While receiving the 'Player of the Match' award, Ashwin said: "I am enjoying my game and am really happy it happened in Chennai. Every load up gives a different result in terms of which way the pitch is behaving."</p>

<p>The 34-year-old went on to bond with the crowd present at the Chepauk Stadium. He shared an anecdote in his native language (Tamil), Ashwin said: "As an eight year old I have come here on these very stands to watch cricket. I have played four Test matches here and easily this is the most special."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I get a hero's feeling here playing cricket here. In Covid times this knowledgeable crowd came out in big numbers."</p>

<p>"They were 1-0 without the crowd, and we made it 1-1 with them. Hopefully, we can take it forward."</p>

<p>The impressive win pushed India to the second spot with the win percentage of 69.7 percentage points on the points table. However, another loss could prove fatal for Virat and Co. as they need at least 2-1 or 3-1 win in the series to qualify for the final of the maiden edition of the championship. Both teams are currently levelled at 1-1.&nbsp;</p>


Ravichandran Ashwin was adjudged the Man of the Match after a splendid performance in the second Test match between India and England, where hosts thrashed the visitors by 317 runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin was adjudged the Man of the Match after a splendid performance in the second Test match between India and England, where hosts thrashed the visitors by 317 runs. ALSO READ: ICC World Test Championship: India jump to 2nd place after Chennai Test win - Check updated points table The local boy got a hero's reception after scalping eight wickets and scoring a gritty ton in the second innings. While receiving the 'Player of the Match' award, Ashwin said: "I am enjoying my game and am really happy it happened in Chennai. Every load up gives a different result in terms of which way the pitch is behaving." The 34-year-old went on to bond with the crowd present at the Chepauk Stadium. He shared an anecdote in his native language (Tamil), Ashwin said: "As an eight year old I have come here on these very stands to watch cricket. I have played four Test matches here and easily this is the most special." ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: Axar Patel joins elite list after a five-wicket haul on debut "I get a hero's feeling here playing cricket here. In Covid times this knowledgeable crowd came out in big numbers." "They were 1-0 without the crowd, and we made it 1-1 with them. Hopefully, we can take it forward." The impressive win pushed India to the second spot with the win percentage of 69.7 percentage points on the points table. However, another loss could prove fatal for Virat and Co. as they need at least 2-1 or 3-1 win in the series to qualify for the final of the maiden edition of the championship. Both teams are currently levelled at 1-1.

'As an 8-year-old...': Emotional R Ashwin shares childhood tale about Chepauk stadium

<p>Chennai skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that his side should have read the pitch better after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-mumbai-enter-final-after-defeating-chennai-by-6-wickets-216823">losing to Mumbai in Qualifier 1</a> of Indian Premier League 2019 on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav dazzled as he scored an unbeaten 71 runs off 54 balls, which included 10 boundaries at the Chidambaram Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Chepauk's a sluggish pitch, which offered considerable turn and odd bounce, Suryakumar played a brilliant innings with Mumbai reaching the target in 18.3 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "We had to assess the conditions quickly, we have played 6 to 7 games on this pitch and should have read the pitch better, that's the home advantage."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chennai, however, will get another chance to make it to their eighth summit clash as they will now play the second Qualifier against the winner of the 'Eliminator' between Delhi and Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added, "We needed to know how the pitch behaves, would it be tacky? Is the ball coming on or not, those were the things we didn't do well, I think the batting needs to get better."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni also said, "Hopefully, we will do well in the next game."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni also pointed out the mistakes his team made during the match, he said, "I think we were a bit unlucky at times, some balls dropped right in the middle, a few catches weren't taken."</p>

<p>"We perhaps had to bowl slightly away from the batsmen, could have slowed down the pace and bowl with more variations," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, the ecstatic winning captain Rohit Sharma said, "Great feeling to know that we'll be playing the finals. Three days now in which we can switch off before the final."&nbsp;</p>


Chennai skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that his side should have read the pitch better after losing to Mumbai in Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League 2019 on Tuesday.

Chennai skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that his side should have read the pitch better after losing to Mumbai in Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League 2019 on Tuesday. Suryakumar Yadav dazzled as he scored an unbeaten 71 runs off 54 balls, which included 10 boundaries at the Chidambaram Stadium. On Chepauk's a sluggish pitch, which offered considerable turn and odd bounce, Suryakumar played a brilliant innings with Mumbai reaching the target in 18.3 overs. During the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "We had to assess the conditions quickly, we have played 6 to 7 games on this pitch and should have read the pitch better, that's the home advantage." Chennai, however, will get another chance to make it to their eighth summit clash as they will now play the second Qualifier against the winner of the 'Eliminator' between Delhi and Hyderabad. He further added, "We needed to know how the pitch behaves, would it be tacky? Is the ball coming on or not, those were the things we didn't do well, I think the batting needs to get better." .@mipaltan can book an early ✈ to Hyderabad as @ChennaiIPL await one of DC or SRH in Qualifier 2.#MIvCSK #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/0gfyvT4unR — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 7, 2019 × Dhoni also said, "Hopefully, we will do well in the next game." Dhoni also pointed out the mistakes his team made during the match, he said, "I think we were a bit unlucky at times, some balls dropped right in the middle, a few catches weren't taken." "We perhaps had to bowl slightly away from the batsmen, could have slowed down the pace and bowl with more variations," he added. On the other hand, the ecstatic winning captain Rohit Sharma said, "Great feeling to know that we'll be playing the finals. Three days now in which we can switch off before the final."

'We should have read pitch better', says MS Dhoni after losing to Mumbai in Qualifier 1

<p>India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a battered West Indies in the third T20 International here Sunday even while looking to test the bench strength.</p>

<p>For the cricket loving fans in Chennai, they will certainly miss their 'favourite son' Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is not a part of the T20 squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Having sealed the series with a comprehensive <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/2nd-t20i-rohits-unbeaten-111-powers-india-to-195-175901">win in the second T20I at Lucknow</a> riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players like Shreyas Iyer, MS Washington Sundar and the uncapped Shahbaz Nadeem an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia.</p>

<p>The selectors decided to rest pacemen Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for Sunday's game, allow them to be in the best physical condition ahead of the tour to Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Medium-pacer Siddarth Kaul has been added to the squad.</p>

<p>The pitch at Chepauk has been on the slower side in recent games but the square prepared for Sunday's game is expected to favour the batsmen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Rohit was at his best during the Lucknow T20I following up his exploits in the preceding ODI series but the other batsmen haven't made sizeable contributions despite facing an inconsistent West Indies attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The captain's opening partner Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant among others would like to have a few more runs under the belt before the Australia tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local star Dinesh Karthik, whose heroics in the Nidahas Trophy finale in Sri Lanka are still fresh in memory, shone as India chased down a modest target in the first match after a mid-innings wobble and will be eager to shine in front of the home crowd.</p>

<p>With Bumrah and Kuldeep, who have posed a challenge to the visiting batsmen being rested, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and the young Khaleel Ahmed will be expected to form the pace attack and provide early wickets.</p>

<p>The spin department may see the return of Yuzvendra Chahal in the absence of Kuldeep while Krunal Pandya will expect to build on an impressive start to his international career.</p>

<p>It remains to be seen if the team management chooses to give Chennai man Washington Sundar a go alongside Shreyas Iyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visitors, on the other hand have been at sixes and sevens in the T20s after posing an unexpected challenge to the Indians in the ODIs, especially against the skills of Bumrah and Kuldeep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The absence of regular openers (Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis) and the decision to tinker with the combination at the top hasn't helped their cause either. Skipper Carlos Brathwaite admitted they had to make do with the resources available and the team will aim to end the series with a consolation win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Established names like Kieron Pollard, Darren Bravo and Denesh Ramdin haven't fired and the impressive Shimron Hetmyer pushed up the order hasn't found the going easy to add to the Windies' woes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the bowlers, Oshane Thomas has impressed the most with his pace and ability to take wickets but has lacked support from the others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brathwaite, who rose to fame after smashing Ben Stokes for four sixes in the final over of the 2016 ICC World T20 final in Kolkata, will be eager to showcase his abilities and thereby inspire his men, low on morale, to raise their game against a dominant Indian side in the concluding match of the tour to secure a consolation win.</p>


India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a battered West Indies in the third T20 International here Sunday even while looking to test the bench strength.

India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a battered West Indies in the third T20 International here Sunday even while looking to test the bench strength. For the cricket loving fans in Chennai, they will certainly miss their 'favourite son' Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is not a part of the T20 squad. Having sealed the series with a comprehensive win in the second T20I at Lucknow riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players like Shreyas Iyer, MS Washington Sundar and the uncapped Shahbaz Nadeem an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia. The selectors decided to rest pacemen Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for Sunday's game, allow them to be in the best physical condition ahead of the tour to Australia. Medium-pacer Siddarth Kaul has been added to the squad. The pitch at Chepauk has been on the slower side in recent games but the square prepared for Sunday's game is expected to favour the batsmen. Skipper Rohit was at his best during the Lucknow T20I following up his exploits in the preceding ODI series but the other batsmen haven't made sizeable contributions despite facing an inconsistent West Indies attack. The captain's opening partner Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant among others would like to have a few more runs under the belt before the Australia tour. Local star Dinesh Karthik, whose heroics in the Nidahas Trophy finale in Sri Lanka are still fresh in memory, shone as India chased down a modest target in the first match after a mid-innings wobble and will be eager to shine in front of the home crowd. With Bumrah and Kuldeep, who have posed a challenge to the visiting batsmen being rested, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and the young Khaleel Ahmed will be expected to form the pace attack and provide early wickets. The spin department may see the return of Yuzvendra Chahal in the absence of Kuldeep while Krunal Pandya will expect to build on an impressive start to his international career. It remains to be seen if the team management chooses to give Chennai man Washington Sundar a go alongside Shreyas Iyer. The visitors, on the other hand have been at sixes and sevens in the T20s after posing an unexpected challenge to the Indians in the ODIs, especially against the skills of Bumrah and Kuldeep. The absence of regular openers (Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis) and the decision to tinker with the combination at the top hasn't helped their cause either. Skipper Carlos Brathwaite admitted they had to make do with the resources available and the team will aim to end the series with a consolation win. Established names like Kieron Pollard, Darren Bravo and Denesh Ramdin haven't fired and the impressive Shimron Hetmyer pushed up the order hasn't found the going easy to add to the Windies' woes. Among the bowlers, Oshane Thomas has impressed the most with his pace and ability to take wickets but has lacked support from the others. Brathwaite, who rose to fame after smashing Ben Stokes for four sixes in the final over of the 2016 ICC World T20 final in Kolkata, will be eager to showcase his abilities and thereby inspire his men, low on morale, to raise their game against a dominant Indian side in the concluding match of the tour to secure a consolation win.

IND vs WI, 3rd T20I: India aim clean sweep against West Indies

<p>Chennai is currently leading the eight-team table with 12 points from six wins out of eight games.</p>

<p>The Chennai skipper MS Dhoni has turned back the clock with his last three innings, two of them half centuries, adding to the fine run of imposing all-rounder Shane Watson.</p>

<p>The former 'Cool Captain of India'&nbsp;was currently seen spending time and clicking pictures with the ground staff on the International Worker's Day, yesterday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The franchise's official Twitter handle uploaded few pictures of the staff members with Dhoni.</p>

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<p>Following it, tweets gushed in from fans praising their favourite player.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chennai will lock horn with Kolkata at the Eden Garden today..&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Dhoni is currently averaging 71.50 with three half-centuries

Chennai is currently leading the eight-team table with 12 points from six wins out of eight games. The Chennai skipper MS Dhoni has turned back the clock with his last three innings, two of them half centuries, adding to the fine run of imposing all-rounder Shane Watson. The former 'Cool Captain of India' was currently seen spending time and clicking pictures with the ground staff on the International Worker's Day, yesterday. The franchise's official Twitter handle uploaded few pictures of the staff members with Dhoni. A super happy #InternationalWorkersDay to each and everyone who contributes to the welfare of the good game. A big shout out to the ground staff in Chepauk and Pune! #whistlepodu #Yellove ?? pic.twitter.com/8AeQpQa0ru — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 1, 2018 × Following it, tweets gushed in from fans praising their favourite player. pic.twitter.com/vNvMeeVzcW — Sujeet Raj (@imsujeetraj) May 1, 2018 × pic.twitter.com/wE4x44PHoz — Sujeet Raj (@imsujeetraj) May 1, 2018 × every fans love dhoni and dhoni love's his fans — jugant tripathi (@BKategi) May 1, 2018 × Master cricketer in CSK — @shisingh ❤ (@ashisingh_3) May 1, 2018 × Dhoni Bhai apko Mera salute — Soubhagya Biswal (@Soubhag96656540) May 2, 2018 × Chennai will lock horn with Kolkata at the Eden Garden today..

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