The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (April 25). The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second reverse fixture of the season, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

Both sides are in desperate need to find some momentum and consistency as their playoffs hopes are hanging by a thread. Talking about the Punjab franchise, they are slowly getting into a familiar territory -- like in the past few seasons -- of getting into a&nbsp;do-or-die situation. So far, they have only three wins from seven encounters and are languishing at the eighth position, just a spot above Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK.

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On the other hand, the defending champions Chennai has picked up some momentum but they still need a log of catching up to do in order to progress to the playoffs. The four-time winners have only two victories from seven games and also need to work on their NRR. While CSK bowlers are now beginning to complement the ever-reliant Dwayne Bravo, they would need a lot more to stop a rampant Punjab batting line-up, who usually go all-out in the powerplay overs (going at over 9 RPO).&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the likes of Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad also need to find some form for Chennai's benefit. From Punjab's perspective, they need a lot more from their opening duo Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan whereas Jonny Bairstow desperately needs to find form or make way for Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Liam Livingstone -- Man-of-the-Match in PBKS' big win over CSK earlier in the season -- will continue to spearhead the middle and lower-order, however, he needs more support from the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, etc.&nbsp;Their bowling has been led by Rahul Chahar and an economical Arshdeep Singh but Kagiso Rabada still hasn't come good.

Match prediction for Chennai vs Punjab: The Wankhede pitches are now back to producing some big scores. However, the dew effect has gone down considerably and, hence, batting first won't be ruled out altogether. The surface used for the Lucknow-Mumbai encounter was a two-paced one. It will be interesting to see if it remains the same for Monday's clash. With Punjab coming into this encounter on the back of a loss, a slightly-improved Chennai should march ahead of an inconsistent PBKS line-up to pick up their third win of the season. CSK also have a better head-to-head record, leading Punjab 15-11.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (April 25). The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second reverse fixture of the season, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (April 25). The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second reverse fixture of the season, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both sides are in desperate need to find some momentum and consistency as their playoffs hopes are hanging by a thread. Talking about the Punjab franchise, they are slowly getting into a familiar territory -- like in the past few seasons -- of getting into a do-or-die situation. So far, they have only three wins from seven encounters and are languishing at the eighth position, just a spot above Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK. ALSO READ | WATCH: Ishan Kishan gets dismissed in bizarre fashion in MI's face-off versus LSG in IPL 2022 On the other hand, the defending champions Chennai has picked up some momentum but they still need a log of catching up to do in order to progress to the playoffs. The four-time winners have only two victories from seven games and also need to work on their NRR. While CSK bowlers are now beginning to complement the ever-reliant Dwayne Bravo, they would need a lot more to stop a rampant Punjab batting line-up, who usually go all-out in the powerplay overs (going at over 9 RPO). Meanwhile, the likes of Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad also need to find some form for Chennai's benefit. From Punjab's perspective, they need a lot more from their opening duo Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan whereas Jonny Bairstow desperately needs to find form or make way for Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Liam Livingstone -- Man-of-the-Match in PBKS' big win over CSK earlier in the season -- will continue to spearhead the middle and lower-order, however, he needs more support from the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, etc. Their bowling has been led by Rahul Chahar and an economical Arshdeep Singh but Kagiso Rabada still hasn't come good. Match prediction for Chennai vs Punjab: The Wankhede pitches are now back to producing some big scores. However, the dew effect has gone down considerably and, hence, batting first won't be ruled out altogether. The surface used for the Lucknow-Mumbai encounter was a two-paced one. It will be interesting to see if it remains the same for Monday's clash. With Punjab coming into this encounter on the back of a loss, a slightly-improved Chennai should march ahead of an inconsistent PBKS line-up to pick up their third win of the season. CSK also have a better head-to-head record, leading Punjab 15-11.

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings match?

MS Dhoni to Rishabh Pant: 5 times players protested against umpire's decision in IPL

It was a trademark performance from MS Dhoni as he played the role of a finisher to perfection as Chennai Super Kings registered a three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

With the defending champions in trouble after losing seven wickets, it was all down to the veteran to guide them to victory and his 13-ball-28 was just what the doctor ordered for CSK.

With 17 runs needed from the final over, MI captain Rohit Sharma handed the ball to Jaydev Unadkat with Dwayne Pretorius on strike along with MS Dhoni. Although it was not a mammoth task, CSK were staring at another defeat with no more specialist batsmen to come after the duo.

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The over could not have started worse for CSK as Pretorious was trapped LBW on the very first ball. The umpire thought it was not out but the DRS showed that the ball pitched inside the line of the stumps and was hitting leg stump. On the second ball, new batsman Dwayne Bravo took a single to put Dhoni in strike with 16 runs needed to win from the remaining four deliveries.

The third ball was a cross-seamed delivery in the slot from Unadkat and Dhoni heaved it straight over the bowler’s head for a boundary. The next delivery was a slow bouncer but it once again proved to be perfect for Dhoni as he scooped it over short fine leg for a boundary.

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6 runs to win from 2 balls – The stage was perfect for Dhoni and on the fifth delivery, he played the ball with soft hands towards the mid-wicket region and completed two runs to retain strike.

With four runs needed in the final ball, Jaydev Unadkat went for a low full toss but Dhoni was up for the challenge. He shuffled across and played the ball fine past the short fine leg fielder for a four.

It was vintage Dhoni on display once again as CSK registered their second win of the competition but things got worse for MI as they slumped to their seventh successive loss.

It was a trademark performance from MS Dhoni as he played the role of a finisher to perfection as Chennai Super Kings registered a three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

It was a trademark performance from MS Dhoni as he played the role of a finisher to perfection as Chennai Super Kings registered a three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday. With the defending champions in trouble after losing seven wickets, it was all down to the veteran to guide them to victory and his 13-ball-28 was just what the doctor ordered for CSK. With 17 runs needed from the final over, MI captain Rohit Sharma handed the ball to Jaydev Unadkat with Dwayne Pretorius on strike along with MS Dhoni. Although it was not a mammoth task, CSK were staring at another defeat with no more specialist batsmen to come after the duo. Also read | MS Dhoni's last-ball 4, Mukesh Choudhary's 3-fer takes CSK to 3-wicket win over MI The over could not have started worse for CSK as Pretorious was trapped LBW on the very first ball. The umpire thought it was not out but the DRS showed that the ball pitched inside the line of the stumps and was hitting leg stump. On the second ball, new batsman Dwayne Bravo took a single to put Dhoni in strike with 16 runs needed to win from the remaining four deliveries. The third ball was a cross-seamed delivery in the slot from Unadkat and Dhoni heaved it straight over the bowler’s head for a boundary. The next delivery was a slow bouncer but it once again proved to be perfect for Dhoni as he scooped it over short fine leg for a boundary. ICYMI - Final over finesse: An MS Dhoni masterclass seals it for #CSK. 📽️📽️https://t.co/FqFcIT5eQH #TATAIPL #MIvCSK — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2022 × 6 runs to win from 2 balls – The stage was perfect for Dhoni and on the fifth delivery, he played the ball with soft hands towards the mid-wicket region and completed two runs to retain strike. With four runs needed in the final ball, Jaydev Unadkat went for a low full toss but Dhoni was up for the challenge. He shuffled across and played the ball fine past the short fine leg fielder for a four. It was vintage Dhoni on display once again as CSK registered their second win of the competition but things got worse for MI as they slumped to their seventh successive loss.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni hits Jaydev Unadkat for 16 runs in last over to guide CSK to victory - WATCH

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets in match 33 of IPL 2022 edition on Thursday evening (April 21). In a thrilling contest, held at Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, the Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK franchise opted to bowl first and were asked to chase down a moderate 156. Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 helped CSK restrict MI to 155-7.

In reply, Chennai lost Ruturaj Gaikwad on the first ball of the run-chase. However, Robin Uthappa's 25-ball 30 and Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 kept CSK in the hunt and they were 88 for 3 before soon being reduced to 106-6. The onus finally fell on Dwaine Pretorius-MS Dhoni as the duo rescued the ship with the South African all-rounder's 14-ball 22 and former captain Dhoni's 13-ball 28 not out.

Eventually, CSK needed 16 off the final four deliveries before Dhoni upped the ante, versus MI's Jaydev Unadkat, as the Yellow Army pulled off a heist on the final delivery of the contest. In this way, the defending champions Chennai have now stretched their lead with most last-ball victories in IPL history.&nbsp;

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Most wins of last-ball in IPL history

8-Chennai Super Kings

6- Mumbai Indians

4- Rajasthan Royals

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At the post-match presentation, skipper Jadeja pointed out, "We were very tense the way game was going. But the great finisher of the game was still there, so we knew we had a chance. He's still here and doing it for us. Yes, he (Mukesh) has bowled well upfront and done well for us in the powerplay. If you aren't winning games, you still want to be calm. (On him dropping catches) It happens, that's why I never take fielding for granted and practise hard. We need to work on our fielding, can't afford to drop catches."

With this win, CSK continue to hold onto the penultimate spot in the points table with two wins from seven encounters. They still have a chance to enter the playoffs. Meanwhile, MI have now lost their opening seven games, most by any team in a season. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. are almost out of contention from the playoffs race.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets in match 33 of IPL 2022 edition on Thursday evening (April 21). In a thrilling contest, held at Dr.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets in match 33 of IPL 2022 edition on Thursday evening (April 21). In a thrilling contest, held at Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, the Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK franchise opted to bowl first and were asked to chase down a moderate 156. Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 helped CSK restrict MI to 155-7. In reply, Chennai lost Ruturaj Gaikwad on the first ball of the run-chase. However, Robin Uthappa's 25-ball 30 and Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 kept CSK in the hunt and they were 88 for 3 before soon being reduced to 106-6. The onus finally fell on Dwaine Pretorius-MS Dhoni as the duo rescued the ship with the South African all-rounder's 14-ball 22 and former captain Dhoni's 13-ball 28 not out. Eventually, CSK needed 16 off the final four deliveries before Dhoni upped the ante, versus MI's Jaydev Unadkat, as the Yellow Army pulled off a heist on the final delivery of the contest. In this way, the defending champions Chennai have now stretched their lead with most last-ball victories in IPL history. ALSO READ | Can we request MS Dhoni to come out of retirement for T20 WC, says ex-India pacer after CSK beat MI Most wins of last-ball in IPL history 8-Chennai Super Kings 6- Mumbai Indians 4- Rajasthan Royals ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Jaydev Unadkat achieves historic feat and dubious record during MI's loss against CSK At the post-match presentation, skipper Jadeja pointed out, "We were very tense the way game was going. But the great finisher of the game was still there, so we knew we had a chance. He's still here and doing it for us. Yes, he (Mukesh) has bowled well upfront and done well for us in the powerplay. If you aren't winning games, you still want to be calm. (On him dropping catches) It happens, that's why I never take fielding for granted and practise hard. We need to work on our fielding, can't afford to drop catches." With this win, CSK continue to hold onto the penultimate spot in the points table with two wins from seven encounters. They still have a chance to enter the playoffs. Meanwhile, MI have now lost their opening seven games, most by any team in a season. Rohit Sharma & Co. are almost out of contention from the playoffs race.

CSK consolidates lead with most last-ball wins in IPL history after MI encounter

It was not an enjoyable outing for Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat as the left-arm bowler was unable to defend 17 runs in the final over of the match as MS Dhoni slammed him for one six and two boundaries to guide Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling victory on Thursday.

However, during the course of the match, Unadkat became the only Indian left-arm fast bowling to take 200 wickets in T20 cricket. Unadkat achieved the feat by dismissing Robin Uthappa and he surpassed the likes of Irfan Pathan, Ashish Nehra and RP Singh to top the impressive list.

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On a more negative note, Unadkat also became the quickest to concede 100 runs against a single batsman in IPL. Dhoni has also enjoyed playing against the left-arm pacer and he was able to score 100 runs off his bowling in just 42 balls.

Previously, this unwanted record belonged to Punjab Kings pacer Sandeep Sharma who conceded 100 runs to both Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers in 47 balls.

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In the match, Mukesh Choudhury was the top bowler for CSK as he took three early wickets but a half century from Tilak Varma meant that MI were able to post a total above 150.

In response, Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa got good starts but were unable to convert them into big scores. It was down to Dhoni who turned back the clock to play a brilliant knock of 28 off 13 balls as CSK registered their second win of the season.

It was not an enjoyable outing for Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat as the left-arm bowler was unable to defend 17 runs in the final over of the match as MS Dhoni slammed him for one six and two boundaries to guide Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling victory on Thursday.

It was not an enjoyable outing for Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat as the left-arm bowler was unable to defend 17 runs in the final over of the match as MS Dhoni slammed him for one six and two boundaries to guide Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling victory on Thursday. However, during the course of the match, Unadkat became the only Indian left-arm fast bowling to take 200 wickets in T20 cricket. Unadkat achieved the feat by dismissing Robin Uthappa and he surpassed the likes of Irfan Pathan, Ashish Nehra and RP Singh to top the impressive list. Also read | Dhoni outsmarts Pollard with genius field placement during MI vs CSK - WATCH On a more negative note, Unadkat also became the quickest to concede 100 runs against a single batsman in IPL. Dhoni has also enjoyed playing against the left-arm pacer and he was able to score 100 runs off his bowling in just 42 balls. Previously, this unwanted record belonged to Punjab Kings pacer Sandeep Sharma who conceded 100 runs to both Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers in 47 balls. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja bows down to Dhoni after thrilling victory over MI- WATCH In the match, Mukesh Choudhury was the top bowler for CSK as he took three early wickets but a half century from Tilak Varma meant that MI were able to post a total above 150. In response, Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa got good starts but were unable to convert them into big scores. It was down to Dhoni who turned back the clock to play a brilliant knock of 28 off 13 balls as CSK registered their second win of the season.

IPL 2022: Jaydev Unadkat achieves historic feat and dubious record during MI's loss against CSK

Match 33 of IPL 2022 saw a thrilling clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21). Opting to bowl first, Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK restricted MI to 155-7, who rode on Tilak Verma's 55* after early strikes from Mukesh Choudhary.

In reply, CSK were 88 for 3 and remained in the hunt courtesy Robin Uthappa's 25-ball 30 and Ambati Rayudu's stay in the middle (who departed for a 35-ball 40). However, CSK were soon reduced to 106-6, courtesy Daniel Sams' 4 for 30, as the onus fell on Dwaine Pretorius and MS Dhoni in the final overs. The South African played a crucial 14-ball 22 before former Chennai captain Dhoni finished off proceedings with an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls to take CSK home on the final ball of the contest.

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After the match, Pretorius explained how Dhoni's presence helped him and revealed the wicketkeeper-batter's advice to him during his handy knock.

"Unbelievable. He's the master at finishing off games and he did it again tonight. I wanted to go for that scoop shot in the first over against (Jasprit) Bumrah (his third), but he (Dhoni) said, 'Wait, wait, wait'. I waited and the next over I said, 'Now I'm going.' And he said to go for it. I went for it. We knew we needed five boundaries, no dots and we could get over the line. I'm working hard and just glad I could contribute to a win to the team today and hopefully we can win a few more," said Pretorius.

Pretorius had played a memorable scoop shot -- in the penultimate over bowled by Bumrah -- during his 14-ball 22 which helped CSK narrow down the equation before Dhoni's late blitz.

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CSK have now earned their second win in IPL 2022 and remain at the penultimate position in the points table. MI, on the other hand, have succumed to their seventh defeat in a row and have now endured the worst-ever start by a team in an IPL season (losing their first seven games).

Match 33 of IPL 2022 saw a thrilling clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21).

Match 33 of IPL 2022 saw a thrilling clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21). Opting to bowl first, Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK restricted MI to 155-7, who rode on Tilak Verma's 55* after early strikes from Mukesh Choudhary. In reply, CSK were 88 for 3 and remained in the hunt courtesy Robin Uthappa's 25-ball 30 and Ambati Rayudu's stay in the middle (who departed for a 35-ball 40). However, CSK were soon reduced to 106-6, courtesy Daniel Sams' 4 for 30, as the onus fell on Dwaine Pretorius and MS Dhoni in the final overs. The South African played a crucial 14-ball 22 before former Chennai captain Dhoni finished off proceedings with an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls to take CSK home on the final ball of the contest. ALSO READ | Can we request MS Dhoni to come out of retirement for T20 WC, says ex-India pacer after CSK beat MI After the match, Pretorius explained how Dhoni's presence helped him and revealed the wicketkeeper-batter's advice to him during his handy knock. "Unbelievable. He's the master at finishing off games and he did it again tonight. I wanted to go for that scoop shot in the first over against (Jasprit) Bumrah (his third), but he (Dhoni) said, 'Wait, wait, wait'. I waited and the next over I said, 'Now I'm going.' And he said to go for it. I went for it. We knew we needed five boundaries, no dots and we could get over the line. I'm working hard and just glad I could contribute to a win to the team today and hopefully we can win a few more," said Pretorius. Pretorius had played a memorable scoop shot -- in the penultimate over bowled by Bumrah -- during his 14-ball 22 which helped CSK narrow down the equation before Dhoni's late blitz. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja bows down to MS Dhoni after thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians - WATCH CSK have now earned their second win in IPL 2022 and remain at the penultimate position in the points table. MI, on the other hand, have succumed to their seventh defeat in a row and have now endured the worst-ever start by a team in an IPL season (losing their first seven games).

IPL 2022: Dwaine Pretorius reveals MS Dhoni's advice during CSK's tense run-chase vs MI

MS Dhoni produced a masterclass finish as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai in match 33 of IPL 2022, on Thursday evening (April 21). Opting to bowl first, CSK rode on Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 as they restricted the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise for 155-7, who relied on Tilak Verma's 55* and cameos from Kieron Pollard-Jaydev Unadkat.

In reply, CSK's run-chase was held by Robin Uthappa (25-ball 30) and Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 before they were reduced from 88/3 to 106-6. The onus was on Dwaine Pretorius (14-ball 22) and Dhoni (an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls) as CSK somehow managed to pull off a heist with a last-ball four to seal the run-chase. While Pretorius took on Jasprit Bumrah, Dhoni got his eye in and rotated strike before going berserk in the final over, off Unadkat.

Following yet another finishing class from Dhoni, India's former pacer RP Singh -- who was Men in Blue's leading wicket-taker in their victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup -- has made a special request to 'Thala' Dhoni.&nbsp;

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Singh took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, "Can we request @msdhoni to come out from retirement for T20 World Cup! #Dhoni #Mahi #MIvsCSK".

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India have so far tasted success at the T20 World Cup only once, during the inaugural season under the leadership of Dhoni. In the last edition, Virat Kohli-led India bowed out of the Super 12.

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After CSK earned their second win of IPL 2022, skipper Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for his predecessor Dhoni. At the post-match presentation, he told, "We were very tense the way game was going. But the great finisher of the game was still there, so we knew we had a chance. He's still here and doing it for us."

MS Dhoni produced a masterclass finish as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai in match 33 of IPL 2022, on Thursday evening (April 21).

MS Dhoni produced a masterclass finish as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai in match 33 of IPL 2022, on Thursday evening (April 21). Opting to bowl first, CSK rode on Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 as they restricted the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise for 155-7, who relied on Tilak Verma's 55* and cameos from Kieron Pollard-Jaydev Unadkat. In reply, CSK's run-chase was held by Robin Uthappa (25-ball 30) and Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 before they were reduced from 88/3 to 106-6. The onus was on Dwaine Pretorius (14-ball 22) and Dhoni (an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls) as CSK somehow managed to pull off a heist with a last-ball four to seal the run-chase. While Pretorius took on Jasprit Bumrah, Dhoni got his eye in and rotated strike before going berserk in the final over, off Unadkat. Following yet another finishing class from Dhoni, India's former pacer RP Singh -- who was Men in Blue's leading wicket-taker in their victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup -- has made a special request to 'Thala' Dhoni. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni outsmarts Kieron Pollard with brilliant field placement during MI vs CSK clash - WATCH Singh took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, "Can we request @msdhoni to come out from retirement for T20 World Cup! #Dhoni #Mahi #MIvsCSK". Can we request @msdhoni to come out from retirement for T20 World Cup! #Dhoni #Mahi #MIvsCSK — R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 21, 2022 × India have so far tasted success at the T20 World Cup only once, during the inaugural season under the leadership of Dhoni. In the last edition, Virat Kohli-led India bowed out of the Super 12. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni hits Jaydev Unadkat for 16 runs in last over to guide CSK to victory - WATCH After CSK earned their second win of IPL 2022, skipper Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for his predecessor Dhoni. At the post-match presentation, he told, "We were very tense the way game was going. But the great finisher of the game was still there, so we knew we had a chance. He's still here and doing it for us."

Can we request MS Dhoni to come out of retirement for T20 WC, says ex-India pacer after CSK beat MI

Mumbai Indians (MI) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been referred to as the&nbsp;El Clasico of IPL since time immemorial. Match 33 of the IPL 2022 edition saw a winless MI take on defending champions and four-time winners CSK, just a position above bottom-ranked Mumbai, in a thrilling encounter before the Yellow Army fought till the very last ball to emerge on top courtesy MS Dhoni's masterclass finish.

Opting to bowl first, Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK had a dream start at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21). Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 rocked MI's top-order as they were soon reduced to 23-3 and 47-4 in no time. Rohit achieved an unwanted record with most ducks in IPL after a two-ball dismissal. The likes of Ishan Kishan, and Dewald Brevis couldn't do much as Suryakumar Yadav fell for a good-looking 32.&nbsp;

While wickets tumbled left, right and centre, CSK's fielding weren't upto the mark as the likes of Dhoni missed a stumping whereas captain Jadeja missed a few sitters. Eventually, Tilak Verma's 51 not out and handy cameos from Kieron Pollard-Jaydev Unadkat propelled MI to 155-7 in 20 overs. Along with Mukesh, Dwayne Bravo also chipped in with two key wickets.

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In reply, CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad on the first ball of the run-chase. Daniel Sams struck at regular intervals to unsettle Chennai. Robin Uthappa, playing his 200th IPL game, played a chancy knock (25-ball 30) whereas Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 held CSK innings. Dan Sams returned and removed Rayudu, in-form Shivam Dube whereas debutant Hrithik Shokeen held one end with his smart variations.&nbsp;

From 88 for 3, CSK were reduced to 106 for 6. Skipper Jadeja's poor form continued as the onus fell on Dwaine Pretorius and Dhoni. The South African also played his part, with two handy boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah, before passing on the baton to Dhoni, with 16 needed off the last four balls.

Dhoni looked in decent touch&nbsp;before the last over. However, he upped his game effortlessly in the last over against one of his favourite bowlers, Jaydev Unadkat. Dhoni went deep into the crease, anticipated the slower ones and bouncers to smash 6, 4, 2, 4 and take CSK past the finish line on the final delivery. The former Chennai captain remained unbeaten on 28 (13)* as the defending champions attained two crucial points.

Mumbai, on the other hand, is very much out of contention and have now achieved the worst-ever start by a team in an IPL season (with seven losses on the trot).

Mumbai Indians (MI) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been referred to as the El Clasico of IPL since time immemorial. Match 33 of the IPL 2022 edition saw a winless MI take on defending champions and four-time winners CSK, just a position above bottom-ranked Mumbai, in a thrilling encounter before the Yellow Army fought till the very last ball to emerge on top courtesy MS Dhoni's masterclass finish.

Mumbai Indians (MI) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been referred to as the El Clasico of IPL since time immemorial. Match 33 of the IPL 2022 edition saw a winless MI take on defending champions and four-time winners CSK, just a position above bottom-ranked Mumbai, in a thrilling encounter before the Yellow Army fought till the very last ball to emerge on top courtesy MS Dhoni's masterclass finish. Opting to bowl first, Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK had a dream start at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21). Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 rocked MI's top-order as they were soon reduced to 23-3 and 47-4 in no time. Rohit achieved an unwanted record with most ducks in IPL after a two-ball dismissal. The likes of Ishan Kishan, and Dewald Brevis couldn't do much as Suryakumar Yadav fell for a good-looking 32. While wickets tumbled left, right and centre, CSK's fielding weren't upto the mark as the likes of Dhoni missed a stumping whereas captain Jadeja missed a few sitters. Eventually, Tilak Verma's 51 not out and handy cameos from Kieron Pollard-Jaydev Unadkat propelled MI to 155-7 in 20 overs. Along with Mukesh, Dwayne Bravo also chipped in with two key wickets. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Rohit Sharma achieves unwanted record with most ducks after 2-ball dismissal in MI-CSK clash In reply, CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad on the first ball of the run-chase. Daniel Sams struck at regular intervals to unsettle Chennai. Robin Uthappa, playing his 200th IPL game, played a chancy knock (25-ball 30) whereas Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 held CSK innings. Dan Sams returned and removed Rayudu, in-form Shivam Dube whereas debutant Hrithik Shokeen held one end with his smart variations. From 88 for 3, CSK were reduced to 106 for 6. Skipper Jadeja's poor form continued as the onus fell on Dwaine Pretorius and Dhoni. The South African also played his part, with two handy boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah, before passing on the baton to Dhoni, with 16 needed off the last four balls. Dhoni looked in decent touch before the last over. However, he upped his game effortlessly in the last over against one of his favourite bowlers, Jaydev Unadkat. Dhoni went deep into the crease, anticipated the slower ones and bouncers to smash 6, 4, 2, 4 and take CSK past the finish line on the final delivery. The former Chennai captain remained unbeaten on 28 (13)* as the defending champions attained two crucial points. Mumbai, on the other hand, is very much out of contention and have now achieved the worst-ever start by a team in an IPL season (with seven losses on the trot).

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni's last-ball 4, Mukesh Choudhary's 3-fer takes CSK to 3-wicket win over MI

MS Dhoni showed his tactical genius once again as he plotted the dismissal of Kieron Pollard with an ingenious field placement during the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

During the 17th over of the MI innings, Pollard was on strike with Maheesh Theekshana bowling his final over of the match. Pollard was looking quite dangerous with 14 off 8 balls thanks to a six and a four but Dhoni had the perfect plan to end his innings thanks to a brilliant series of field placements.

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Dhoni asked Shivam Dube to field at the long-on position but the fielder was a lot straighter than the conventional position. Dube was standing almost straight to the stumps on the boundary line.

Theekshana bowled a short of length delivery to Pollard and the West Indies batsman went for a big shot over the top of the bowler’s head. However, the power was not enough on the shot and it was a comfortable catch for Dube at the unconventional fielding position thanks to Dhoni’s tactics.

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The dismissal reminded fans of a similar incident in the 2010 IPL final when Dhoni placed a mid-off along with a long-off for Pollard. The plan worked as Pollard was caught by Matthew Hayden at mid-off.

Dhoni was the star for CSK with the bat as well as he scored a brilliant 28 off 13 deliveries to guide them to victory on the last ball of the match. With 17 needed off the final over, Dhoni slammed 16 runs off the final four balls as CSK registered their second win of the competition.

MS Dhoni showed his tactical genius once again as he plotted the dismissal of Kieron Pollard with an ingenious field placement during the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

MS Dhoni showed his tactical genius once again as he plotted the dismissal of Kieron Pollard with an ingenious field placement during the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. During the 17th over of the MI innings, Pollard was on strike with Maheesh Theekshana bowling his final over of the match. Pollard was looking quite dangerous with 14 off 8 balls thanks to a six and a four but Dhoni had the perfect plan to end his innings thanks to a brilliant series of field placements. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja bows down to Dhoni after thrilling victory over MI- WATCH Dhoni asked Shivam Dube to field at the long-on position but the fielder was a lot straighter than the conventional position. Dube was standing almost straight to the stumps on the boundary line. Theekshana bowled a short of length delivery to Pollard and the West Indies batsman went for a big shot over the top of the bowler’s head. However, the power was not enough on the shot and it was a comfortable catch for Dube at the unconventional fielding position thanks to Dhoni’s tactics. What field set man , just too epic God Dhoni 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cif9bbsyu4 — Sherlòck🫀 (@Valar_Dohaeeris) April 21, 2022 × The dismissal reminded fans of a similar incident in the 2010 IPL final when Dhoni placed a mid-off along with a long-off for Pollard. The plan worked as Pollard was caught by Matthew Hayden at mid-off. Dhoni was the star for CSK with the bat as well as he scored a brilliant 28 off 13 deliveries to guide them to victory on the last ball of the match. With 17 needed off the final over, Dhoni slammed 16 runs off the final four balls as CSK registered their second win of the competition.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni outsmarts Kieron Pollard with brilliant field placement during MI vs CSK clash - WATCH

MS Dhoni turned back the clock to play the role of finisher once more as the veteran scored 16 runs in the last four balls of the match to guide Chennai Super Kings to victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday. It was the second victory for the defending champions in this year’s competition.

Dhoni came to bat with CSK struggling to keep up with the required run rate but a 13-ball-28 from the ex-skipper was enough to guide them home on the final delivery of the encounter.

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At the end of the match, the CSK players came out to shake hands with the opponents and skipper Ravindra Jadeja bowed down to Dhoni with his hat in his hand as a sign of respect. Ambati Rayudu was right behind Jadeja and he was seen talking to Dhoni with folded hands after the encounter.

Earlier, Mukesh Choudhry took three wickets to remove the MI top order but a half century from Tilak Varma meant that the five-time winners were able to post a total over 150. In response, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu got good starts but CSK kept losing wickets at regular intervals.

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Dhoni stitched together an effective partnership with Dwayne Pretorious and he finished the game with a six and two boundaries off the last four balls from Jaydev Unadkat in the 20th over.

“He (Dhoni) is the master at finishing. Did it again tonight. Wanted to go for that scoop shot in the first over. He asked me to wait. Then I asked him again and he said go for it. Working on my bowling. Glad to contribute to a win for my team.” Pretorious said after the game as quoted by Cricbuzz.

MS Dhoni turned back the clock to play the role of finisher once more as the veteran scored 16 runs in the last four balls of the match to guide Chennai Super Kings to victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

MS Dhoni turned back the clock to play the role of finisher once more as the veteran scored 16 runs in the last four balls of the match to guide Chennai Super Kings to victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday. It was the second victory for the defending champions in this year’s competition. Dhoni came to bat with CSK struggling to keep up with the required run rate but a 13-ball-28 from the ex-skipper was enough to guide them home on the final delivery of the encounter. Also read | Dhoni hits Unadkat for 16 runs in last 4 balls to guide CSK to victory - WATCH At the end of the match, the CSK players came out to shake hands with the opponents and skipper Ravindra Jadeja bowed down to Dhoni with his hat in his hand as a sign of respect. Ambati Rayudu was right behind Jadeja and he was seen talking to Dhoni with folded hands after the encounter. Earlier, Mukesh Choudhry took three wickets to remove the MI top order but a half century from Tilak Varma meant that the five-time winners were able to post a total over 150. In response, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu got good starts but CSK kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Nobody finishes cricket matches like him and yet again MS Dhoni 28* (13) shows why he is the best finisher. A four off the final ball to take @ChennaiIPL home. What a finish! #TATAIPL #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/oAFOOi5uyJ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2022 × Dhoni stitched together an effective partnership with Dwayne Pretorious and he finished the game with a six and two boundaries off the last four balls from Jaydev Unadkat in the 20th over. “He (Dhoni) is the master at finishing. Did it again tonight. Wanted to go for that scoop shot in the first over. He asked me to wait. Then I asked him again and he said go for it. Working on my bowling. Glad to contribute to a win for my team.” Pretorious said after the game as quoted by Cricbuzz.

IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja bows down to MS Dhoni after thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians - WATCH

From MS Dhoni to Robin Uthappa: Players with 200 or more matches in Indian Premier League

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their task cut out in a bid to stay alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2022 edition. The Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army have not hit the ground running so far in the 15th season of the IPL, with only one win from six games.&nbsp;

The defending champions and four-time winners CSK got off the mark with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- in what was their fifth encounter -- and were on top versus Gujarat Titans (GT), in defence of a competitive 171, before David Miller-Rashid Khan's blitz took Gujarat past the finish line. While Chennai's batting has been expressive, their bowling has continued to let them down in crunch situations. Given they are facing arch-rivals and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI), who are the only team yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022, CSK will churn out their best XI to get the better of Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21).

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Predicting CSK's XI versus MI

With Ruturaj Gaikwad finally getting some runs under his belt in the game versus Gujarat, Robin Uthappa and he will continue to don the opening slots. Moeen Ali will follow suit at No. 3 with Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni,&nbsp;skipper Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo to form the middle and lower order. Chris Jordan was highly-expensive versus Gujarat, returning with 3.5-0-58-0, and looks set to make way for South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius -- who should never have been dropped in the first place as per many experts.

Mukesh Choudhary and Maheesh Theekshana will continue to hold onto their respective spots and hope to strike with a few wickets in the powerplay overs, the nemesis of CSK this season.&nbsp;

CSK's predicted XI vs MI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius,&nbsp;Mukesh Choudhary,&nbsp;Mahesh Theekshana

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their task cut out in a bid to stay alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2022 edition. The Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army have not hit the ground running so far in the 15th season of the IPL, with only one win from six games.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their task cut out in a bid to stay alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2022 edition. The Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army have not hit the ground running so far in the 15th season of the IPL, with only one win from six games. The defending champions and four-time winners CSK got off the mark with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- in what was their fifth encounter -- and were on top versus Gujarat Titans (GT), in defence of a competitive 171, before David Miller-Rashid Khan's blitz took Gujarat past the finish line. While Chennai's batting has been expressive, their bowling has continued to let them down in crunch situations. Given they are facing arch-rivals and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI), who are the only team yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022, CSK will churn out their best XI to get the better of Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21). ALSO READ | MI vs CSK, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash? Predicting CSK's XI versus MI With Ruturaj Gaikwad finally getting some runs under his belt in the game versus Gujarat, Robin Uthappa and he will continue to don the opening slots. Moeen Ali will follow suit at No. 3 with Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, skipper Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo to form the middle and lower order. Chris Jordan was highly-expensive versus Gujarat, returning with 3.5-0-58-0, and looks set to make way for South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius -- who should never have been dropped in the first place as per many experts. Mukesh Choudhary and Maheesh Theekshana will continue to hold onto their respective spots and hope to strike with a few wickets in the powerplay overs, the nemesis of CSK this season. CSK's predicted XI vs MI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius, Mukesh Choudhary, Mahesh Theekshana

IPL 2022: Dwaine Pretorius for Chris Jordan? Predicting CSK's XI for marquee clash versus MI

Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday. The Rajasthan Royals opener reached the milestone during the encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

Padikkal guided a delivery from Shivam Mavi to the mid-wicket boundary for a four to bring up his 1000 runs in IPL and it took the youngster just 35 innings to achieve the feat.

This puts him in the third spot along with Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant. Sachin Tendulkar tops the list as he took 31 innings followed by former Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina (34).

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In the process, he also surpassed big names like Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in the list. While Gambhir took 36 innings, both Rohit and Dhoni took 37 to achieve the feat.

Padikkal had a brilliant season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011 as he scored 411 runs for the franchise and scored the fastest hundred in the tournament by an uncapped player (52 balls).

However, RCB did not retain him ahead of the mega auction this year and after an intense bidding war, Rajasthan Royals were able to secure his services for an impressive INR 77.5 million price tag.

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On Monday, KKR won the toss and opted to field against RR as Shivam Mavi was picked in the playing XI in place of Aman Khan. For Rajasthan Royals, Obed McCoy, Karun Nair and Trent Boult were included in place of Rassie Van der Dussen, Kuldeep Sen and James Neesham.

Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday.

Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday. The Rajasthan Royals opener reached the milestone during the encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai. Padikkal guided a delivery from Shivam Mavi to the mid-wicket boundary for a four to bring up his 1000 runs in IPL and it took the youngster just 35 innings to achieve the feat. This puts him in the third spot along with Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant. Sachin Tendulkar tops the list as he took 31 innings followed by former Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina (34). Also read | IPL 2022: RCB wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik achieves impressive feat, joins MS Dhoni in elite list In the process, he also surpassed big names like Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in the list. While Gambhir took 36 innings, both Rohit and Dhoni took 37 to achieve the feat. Padikkal had a brilliant season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011 as he scored 411 runs for the franchise and scored the fastest hundred in the tournament by an uncapped player (52 balls). However, RCB did not retain him ahead of the mega auction this year and after an intense bidding war, Rajasthan Royals were able to secure his services for an impressive INR 77.5 million price tag. Also read | IPL 2022: Mitchell Marsh to be hospitalised, 5 COVID-19 cases detected in Delhi Capitals camp - Report On Monday, KKR won the toss and opted to field against RR as Shivam Mavi was picked in the playing XI in place of Aman Khan. For Rajasthan Royals, Obed McCoy, Karun Nair and Trent Boult were included in place of Rassie Van der Dussen, Kuldeep Sen and James Neesham.

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It has been a tournament to remember for Dinesh Karthik till now as the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his place for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Karthik was the star with the bat for RCB once again in their match against Delhi Capitals and during the encounter, he also added another major milestone to his name.

The 36-year-old became the second wicketkeeper ever in the history of the tournament to complete 150 dismissals. The only other wicketkeeper to achieve this feat is Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni.

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During the match against Delhi Capitals, Rovman Powell edged a straight delivery from Josh Hazlewood and Karthik made no mistake behind the stumps to complete 150 dismissals in the IPL.

Karthilk started his career with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and went on to represent a number of franchises in the tournament – Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, RCB, Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders.

With the bat, Karthik has scored 197 runs in six games with an impressive strike rate of 209.57. The only fifty for the veteran came in their last game against Delhi Capitals where his 34-ball-62 was instrumental in clinching the victory for his side.

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"I must admit I have a bigger goal," Karthik told Star Sports. "I have been working really, really hard. Sometimes people don't believe it. But my aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of the journey. I have been doing everything I can to be part of that Indian team. This is one step in that direction."

It has been a tournament to remember for Dinesh Karthik till now as the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his place for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

It has been a tournament to remember for Dinesh Karthik till now as the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his place for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Karthik was the star with the bat for RCB once again in their match against Delhi Capitals and during the encounter, he also added another major milestone to his name. The 36-year-old became the second wicketkeeper ever in the history of the tournament to complete 150 dismissals. The only other wicketkeeper to achieve this feat is Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni. Also read | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in DC camp During the match against Delhi Capitals, Rovman Powell edged a straight delivery from Josh Hazlewood and Karthik made no mistake behind the stumps to complete 150 dismissals in the IPL. Karthilk started his career with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and went on to represent a number of franchises in the tournament – Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, RCB, Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders. With the bat, Karthik has scored 197 runs in six games with an impressive strike rate of 209.57. The only fifty for the veteran came in their last game against Delhi Capitals where his 34-ball-62 was instrumental in clinching the victory for his side. Also read | Marsh to be hospitalised, 5 COVID-19 cases emerge in DC camp - Report "I must admit I have a bigger goal," Karthik told Star Sports. "I have been working really, really hard. Sometimes people don't believe it. But my aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of the journey. I have been doing everything I can to be part of that Indian team. This is one step in that direction."

IPL 2022: RCB wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik achieves impressive feat, joins MS Dhoni in elite list

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Vaughan questioned Jadeja’s captaincy for CSK this season and said that under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team did not struggle to win matches in tough situations.

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"As a new captain, you want to win tight games. Honestly, it wasn't a tight game, and they lost it. They should have easily won that game by 10 or 15 runs, and I can only imagine what would happen now. I don't remember seeing MS Dhoni lose too many games like that. You are never used to seeing MS' side lose a tight game and wouldn't have even let it get to be tight, "Vaughan told Cricbuzz.

Jadeja took over the captaincy role just ahead of the new season as Dhoni stepped down after serving as CSK skipper since the inception of IPL in 2008. Dhoni won four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with Chennai Super Kings before stepping down this season.

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Chennai Super Kings have lost five out of their six encounters this season with the side struggling in the ninth spot. The defending champions lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans with the match going to the final over but the CSK bowler were unable to defend the total.

GT were four wickets down with not even 40 runs on the board but a good partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan meant that CSK faced their fifth loss of the competition.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. Vaughan questioned Jadeja’s captaincy for CSK this season and said that under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team did not struggle to win matches in tough situations. Also read | IPL 2022: DC vs PBKS back on track as Marsh tests negative for COVID-19 "As a new captain, you want to win tight games. Honestly, it wasn't a tight game, and they lost it. They should have easily won that game by 10 or 15 runs, and I can only imagine what would happen now. I don't remember seeing MS Dhoni lose too many games like that. You are never used to seeing MS' side lose a tight game and wouldn't have even let it get to be tight, "Vaughan told Cricbuzz. Jadeja took over the captaincy role just ahead of the new season as Dhoni stepped down after serving as CSK skipper since the inception of IPL in 2008. Dhoni won four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with Chennai Super Kings before stepping down this season. Also read | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in DC camp Chennai Super Kings have lost five out of their six encounters this season with the side struggling in the ninth spot. The defending champions lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans with the match going to the final over but the CSK bowler were unable to defend the total. GT were four wickets down with not even 40 runs on the board but a good partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan meant that CSK faced their fifth loss of the competition.

'It wasn't a tight game': Former England skipper criticises Ravindra Jadeja after CSK's fifth IPL loss

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday.

The defending champions did not win any of their first four matches in the campaign but things changed a bit in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they rode impressive batting performances from Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube to register their first points of the season.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/difference-between-virat-kohlis-old-tweet-goes-viral-after-he-pulls-off-a-sensational-catch-against-dc-471584" hreflang="en">Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC</a>

However, the bowling line-up remains the main concern for skipper Ravindra Jadeja as the inexperienced fast bowlers have failed to leave a mark in the competition till now.

Against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa will be expected to open the innings for the Chennai Super Kings with Moeen Ali providing a good support at No 3 in the batting line-up.

The CSK middle order has a good mix of veterans and youngsters as Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube showing glimpses of form and Dwayne Bravo providing a brilliant all-rounder option.

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MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the finishers for the side which has struggled to maintain a good run rate throughout the innings. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Mukesh Choudhary are the pace options while Maheesh Theekshana will be spin weapon.

Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday.

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday. The defending champions did not win any of their first four matches in the campaign but things changed a bit in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they rode impressive batting performances from Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube to register their first points of the season. Also read | Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC However, the bowling line-up remains the main concern for skipper Ravindra Jadeja as the inexperienced fast bowlers have failed to leave a mark in the competition till now. Against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa will be expected to open the innings for the Chennai Super Kings with Moeen Ali providing a good support at No 3 in the batting line-up. The CSK middle order has a good mix of veterans and youngsters as Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube showing glimpses of form and Dwayne Bravo providing a brilliant all-rounder option. Also read | KL Rahul becomes third Indian to achieve elusive IPL feat with ton against MI MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the finishers for the side which has struggled to maintain a good run rate throughout the innings. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Mukesh Choudhary are the pace options while Maheesh Theekshana will be spin weapon. Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

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MS Dhoni might have given up captaincy for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but he remains a leader in the side and is often seen assisting new skipper Ravindra Jadeja with field placements during matches. One of the sharpest cricketing brains around, Dhoni successfully plotted the dismissal of Virat Kohli in CSK's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022 on Tuesday.

CSK defeated RCB by 23 runs after successfully defending the massive total of 216 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to bag their first win of the season. It was an impressive all-round performance from the Jadeja-led side as the defending champions finally got off the mark in the tournament this year.

During their run-chase, RCB got off to a poor start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis cheaply on just 8 off 9 balls before Virat Kohli was also sent packing in quick succession. Kohli was batting on 1 when he was caught by Shivam Dube off the bowling of Mukesh Chaudhary in the fifth over of RCB's innings.

Dhoni was partially responsible for Kohli's dismissal and was seen plotting the batting maestro's wicket with a last-minute field change. There was no fielder placed at the deep square leg before Kohli took strike against Chaudhary in the over, however, Dhoni was spotted signalling Dube to move to the said position before the ball was bowled.

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Chaudhary then went on to bowl a shortish delivery which was played by Kohli towards the deep square leg boundary as the RCB superstar was caught by Dube. Mastermind Dhoni's genius plotting of Kohli's wicket left many in awe on Twitter as the video of the move went viral.

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Kohli was sent back to the hut cheaply after scoring just 1 off 3 balls as Chaudhary bagged his first wicket in the game for CSK. The left-arm pacer later went on to drop a few catches on the field and was seen getting consoled by Dhoni as the former CSK skipper put an arm around his shoulders.&nbsp;

Dhoni was lauded by many for his gesture for Chaudhary as he won hearts on social media. Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he bagged a four-wicket haul to help his side restrict RCB on 193 and power them to their first win of the season.

MS Dhoni might have given up captaincy for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but he remains a leader in the side and is often seen assisting new skipper Ravindra Jadeja with field placements during matches.

MS Dhoni might have given up captaincy for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but he remains a leader in the side and is often seen assisting new skipper Ravindra Jadeja with field placements during matches. One of the sharpest cricketing brains around, Dhoni successfully plotted the dismissal of Virat Kohli in CSK's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022 on Tuesday. CSK defeated RCB by 23 runs after successfully defending the massive total of 216 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to bag their first win of the season. It was an impressive all-round performance from the Jadeja-led side as the defending champions finally got off the mark in the tournament this year. During their run-chase, RCB got off to a poor start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis cheaply on just 8 off 9 balls before Virat Kohli was also sent packing in quick succession. Kohli was batting on 1 when he was caught by Shivam Dube off the bowling of Mukesh Chaudhary in the fifth over of RCB's innings. Dhoni was partially responsible for Kohli's dismissal and was seen plotting the batting maestro's wicket with a last-minute field change. There was no fielder placed at the deep square leg before Kohli took strike against Chaudhary in the over, however, Dhoni was spotted signalling Dube to move to the said position before the ball was bowled. Also Read: WATCH - Rayudu pulls off mind-boggling one-handed diving catch in CSK's win over RCB in IPL 2022 Chaudhary then went on to bowl a shortish delivery which was played by Kohli towards the deep square leg boundary as the RCB superstar was caught by Dube. Mastermind Dhoni's genius plotting of Kohli's wicket left many in awe on Twitter as the video of the move went viral. Watch video: pic.twitter.com/KhSOSA8Aay — Addicric (@addicric) April 12, 2022 × A Mastermind Fielding Set By MS Dhoni for Virat Kohli's Wicket. Greatest Man For A Reason! #MSDhoni #ChennaiSuperKings • #CSKvRCB • #WhistlePodu • #Csk pic.twitter.com/ljQkZOWeCv — Anjali ‘ (@imAnjali718) April 12, 2022 × MS Dhoni set this field against Virat Kohli & Mukesh Chaudhary picked the wicket of Kohli. Perfect field placement by Dhoni.#CSKvsRCB #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/avIs98WH3l — Abhimanyu (@abhimanyusrt) April 12, 2022 × Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB Kohli was sent back to the hut cheaply after scoring just 1 off 3 balls as Chaudhary bagged his first wicket in the game for CSK. The left-arm pacer later went on to drop a few catches on the field and was seen getting consoled by Dhoni as the former CSK skipper put an arm around his shoulders. Dhoni was lauded by many for his gesture for Chaudhary as he won hearts on social media. Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he bagged a four-wicket haul to help his side restrict RCB on 193 and power them to their first win of the season.

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The memorable 2011 ODI World Cup triumph is one of the greatest moments in the history of Indian cricket. MS Dhoni-led India had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to bring an end to a 28-year-long drought for India's second ODI World Cup trophy.

In the final, India chased down the target of 276 runs with the help of two exceptional knocks from Gautam Gambhir and skipper Dhoni. While Gambhir set the stage for India's win with a stunning 97 off 122 balls, Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls to bag the Man of the Match award in the memorable summit clash.

Besides his unbeaten 91, Dhoni's iconic six to finish off the run chase against Sri Lanka in the final is etched in the memories of every Indian cricket fan. The former India captain has often been lauded by many for his exceptional leadership and amazing knock in the final which helped India win the 2011 ODI World Cup.

However, Dhoni getting praised for India's World Cup win hasn't gone down well with several former cricketers who were part of the World Cup-winning side. Recently, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned Dhoni getting all the credit for India's 2011 World Cup triumph and asked if the other ten players were there just to 'drink lassi'.

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It all started when former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif pointed out how Delhi Capitals had played their first-ever IPL final under now-KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer in 2020. Harbhajan didn't quite agree with Kaif's comments and asked - “Were the rest of the players playing gulli-danda?" before he went on to bring up the example of Dhoni getting credit for India's 2011 World Cup victory.

“When Australia wins the World Cup, the headlines are: ‘Australia won the World Cup’. When India won the World Cup at that time, everyone said, ‘MS Dhoni won the World Cup. Toh baaki ke 10 waha lassi peene gaye the (Were the remaining ten drinking lassi there)? What did the other 10 players do? What did Gautam Gambhir do?" -&nbsp;Harbhajan said.

"It’s a team game. When 7-8 players play well only then only your team will progress," the former India spinner added.

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The playing XI that played the final of the 2011 World Cup never played together again for the Indian team. Only Dhoni, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Suresh Raina from the 2011 World Cup squad were part of the team's World Cup squad in 2015. India had reached the semi-finals at the 2015 ODI World Cup where they lost against Australia to bow out of the tournament.

Dhoni, who led India to memorable triumphs at the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, remains the only captain to have won all three major limited-over ICC trophies as a skipper.

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The memorable 2011 ODI World Cup triumph is one of the greatest moments in the history of Indian cricket. MS Dhoni-led India had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to bring an end to a 28-year-long drought for India's second ODI World Cup trophy.

The memorable 2011 ODI World Cup triumph is one of the greatest moments in the history of Indian cricket. MS Dhoni-led India had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to bring an end to a 28-year-long drought for India's second ODI World Cup trophy. In the final, India chased down the target of 276 runs with the help of two exceptional knocks from Gautam Gambhir and skipper Dhoni. While Gambhir set the stage for India's win with a stunning 97 off 122 balls, Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls to bag the Man of the Match award in the memorable summit clash. Besides his unbeaten 91, Dhoni's iconic six to finish off the run chase against Sri Lanka in the final is etched in the memories of every Indian cricket fan. The former India captain has often been lauded by many for his exceptional leadership and amazing knock in the final which helped India win the 2011 ODI World Cup. However, Dhoni getting praised for India's World Cup win hasn't gone down well with several former cricketers who were part of the World Cup-winning side. Recently, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned Dhoni getting all the credit for India's 2011 World Cup triumph and asked if the other ten players were there just to 'drink lassi'. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj after stunning knock against RCB It all started when former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif pointed out how Delhi Capitals had played their first-ever IPL final under now-KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer in 2020. Harbhajan didn't quite agree with Kaif's comments and asked - “Were the rest of the players playing gulli-danda?" before he went on to bring up the example of Dhoni getting credit for India's 2011 World Cup victory. “When Australia wins the World Cup, the headlines are: ‘Australia won the World Cup’. When India won the World Cup at that time, everyone said, ‘MS Dhoni won the World Cup. Toh baaki ke 10 waha lassi peene gaye the (Were the remaining ten drinking lassi there)? What did the other 10 players do? What did Gautam Gambhir do?" - Harbhajan said. "It’s a team game. When 7-8 players play well only then only your team will progress," the former India spinner added. Watch video: Bhajji on ... But no hate for MS pic.twitter.com/4tXxc90lt6 — Arghya Dey (@91_arghya) April 11, 2022 × Also Read: Have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he is fantastic: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis lauds Chennai's 'Thala' The playing XI that played the final of the 2011 World Cup never played together again for the Indian team. Only Dhoni, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Suresh Raina from the 2011 World Cup squad were part of the team's World Cup squad in 2015. India had reached the semi-finals at the 2015 ODI World Cup where they lost against Australia to bow out of the tournament. Dhoni, who led India to memorable triumphs at the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, remains the only captain to have won all three major limited-over ICC trophies as a skipper.

'Remaining 10 were having lassi?': Harbhajan Singh on MS Dhoni getting credit for India's 2011 World Cup win

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday, Faf du Plessis spoke about facing his old team and the memories he shared with the team CSK. Former CSK star player, who is the current captain of the RCB team also expressed his excitement to meet his old teammates ahead of the clash.

Speaking on the `Inside RCB` show on Star Sports, Faf du Plessis said: "It would be really great to play against Chennai. As I said I have got an incredible amount of love and respect from the people for everything that they have done."&nbsp;

"So it would be a great day to see everyone again and obviously when we walk on the field hopefully I can put in some performances to get RCB the win on that game," he added.

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Faf du Plessis also spoke about his journey with CSK, he said: "I'm extremely grateful for Chennai and being around with them for more than 10 years. They have a special place in my heart and I have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he's&nbsp;a fantastic captain as well, so I'm sitting in a position where I can learn from two of the great leaders in Indian cricket."Both sides have so far savoured completely contrasting fortunes in the latest edition of the tournament as the Royal Challengers Bangalore have been soaring high with three consecutive wins while Chennai is still to get off the mark after the worst start to their campaign in the antiquity of the entire tournament.

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday, Faf du Plessis spoke about facing his old team and the memories he shared with the team CSK.

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday, Faf du Plessis spoke about facing his old team and the memories he shared with the team CSK. Former CSK star player, who is the current captain of the RCB team also expressed his excitement to meet his old teammates ahead of the clash. Speaking on the `Inside RCB` show on Star Sports, Faf du Plessis said: "It would be really great to play against Chennai. As I said I have got an incredible amount of love and respect from the people for everything that they have done." "So it would be a great day to see everyone again and obviously when we walk on the field hopefully I can put in some performances to get RCB the win on that game," he added. ALSO READ | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads Faf du Plessis also spoke about his journey with CSK, he said: "I'm extremely grateful for Chennai and being around with them for more than 10 years. They have a special place in my heart and I have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he's a fantastic captain as well, so I'm sitting in a position where I can learn from two of the great leaders in Indian cricket."Both sides have so far savoured completely contrasting fortunes in the latest edition of the tournament as the Royal Challengers Bangalore have been soaring high with three consecutive wins while Chennai is still to get off the mark after the worst start to their campaign in the antiquity of the entire tournament.

Have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he is fantastic: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis lauds Chennai's 'Thala'

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns in match number 22 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). CSK and RCB have both had contrasting starts to their respective campaigns this season.

While RCB have wasted little time in finding the winning momentum under new skipper Faf du Plessis with three victories in their first four matches, CSK are yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022. CSK have suffered four straight defeats in their first four matches this year and are languishing at the bottom of the points table with zero points.

CSK have had a fair share of problems in both the batting and the bowling department. While Deepak Chahar's absence has seen them struggle to find a settled pace attack, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's poor form at the top has resulted in the batting unit failing to deliver consistently.

Barring Dwayne Bravo, CSK pacers have struggled to take wickets at regular intervals while the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali has also failed to impress. The openers have failed to capitalise in the Powerplay while the middle-order has not quite managed to up the ante at crucial junctures.

RCB have a settled bowling attack with the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Akash Deep and Harshal Patel among the wickets consistently. However, the Faf du Plessis-led side will miss Harshal services against CSK as the Indian pacer had to leave the bio-bubble after the sudden demise of a family member.

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In his absence, CSK batters will be hoping to redeem themselves against a depleted RCB bowling attack. CSK bowlers, however, will have to step up to stop the likes of Virat Kohli, Du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik from firing as the trio has been enjoying a sublime run this season.

Here is all you need to know about CSK vs RCB clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Chennai Super Kings have dominated Royal Challengers Bangalore over the years when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams. CSK have won 18 out of the 27 meetings between the two teams while RCB have only 9 wins to their name in IPL against CSK.

Stats:

Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the highest run-getter for his side against CSK among the current squad members. Kohli has 948 runs against CSK and is just 52 runs away from completing 1000 runs against the four-time champions. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 23 wickets in 28 games against RCB in the IPL.

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Trivia:

CSK opener Rutraj Gaikwad has struggled against left-arm pacers this season and RCB can use English all-rounder David Willey against him to get him out early in the game. Gaikwad's form has been concerning for CSK as he is yet to fire with the bat.

Squads:

CSK: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja(c), MS Dhoni(w), Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Adam Milne, Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma

RCB: Faf du Plessis(c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik(w), Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Jason Behrendorff, Chama V Milind, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Sherfane Rutherford, Aneeshwar Gautam

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns in match number 22 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns in match number 22 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). CSK and RCB have both had contrasting starts to their respective campaigns this season. While RCB have wasted little time in finding the winning momentum under new skipper Faf du Plessis with three victories in their first four matches, CSK are yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022. CSK have suffered four straight defeats in their first four matches this year and are languishing at the bottom of the points table with zero points. CSK have had a fair share of problems in both the batting and the bowling department. While Deepak Chahar's absence has seen them struggle to find a settled pace attack, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's poor form at the top has resulted in the batting unit failing to deliver consistently. Barring Dwayne Bravo, CSK pacers have struggled to take wickets at regular intervals while the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali has also failed to impress. The openers have failed to capitalise in the Powerplay while the middle-order has not quite managed to up the ante at crucial junctures. RCB have a settled bowling attack with the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Akash Deep and Harshal Patel among the wickets consistently. However, the Faf du Plessis-led side will miss Harshal services against CSK as the Indian pacer had to leave the bio-bubble after the sudden demise of a family member. Also Read: Not Jadeja! Ravi Shastri names former CSK star who should have replaced MS Dhoni as captain In his absence, CSK batters will be hoping to redeem themselves against a depleted RCB bowling attack. CSK bowlers, however, will have to step up to stop the likes of Virat Kohli, Du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik from firing as the trio has been enjoying a sublime run this season. Here is all you need to know about CSK vs RCB clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Chennai Super Kings have dominated Royal Challengers Bangalore over the years when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams. CSK have won 18 out of the 27 meetings between the two teams while RCB have only 9 wins to their name in IPL against CSK. Stats: Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the highest run-getter for his side against CSK among the current squad members. Kohli has 948 runs against CSK and is just 52 runs away from completing 1000 runs against the four-time champions. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 23 wickets in 28 games against RCB in the IPL. Also Read: WATCH: Hardik Pandya loses cool at senior pacer Md. Shami during SRH clash, fans slam GT skipper Trivia: CSK opener Rutraj Gaikwad has struggled against left-arm pacers this season and RCB can use English all-rounder David Willey against him to get him out early in the game. Gaikwad's form has been concerning for CSK as he is yet to fire with the bat. Squads: CSK: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja(c), MS Dhoni(w), Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Adam Milne, Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma RCB: Faf du Plessis(c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik(w), Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Jason Behrendorff, Chama V Milind, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Sherfane Rutherford, Aneeshwar Gautam

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperately looking to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). The defending champions have endured a shambolic start to the season and have lost their first four matches in a row.

MS Dhoni's decision to step down from captaincy and hand over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has not worked well for the four-time champions, who have struggled to get going this season. CSK are in a must-win situation against RCB, who have lost only out of their first four games so far this season.

CSK's biggest concern this season has been the poor form of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and the lack of good starts at the top. While Gaikwad is yet to fire this season, his opening partner Robin Uthappa has also failed to convert his starts into big scores for the Men in Yellow. In the middle order, Ambati Rayudu is yet to find his groove while MS Dhoni has been under the scanner once again for his poor strike rate.

CSK were dealt with a huge blow ahead of the start of the season with an injury to their key pacer Deepak Chahar and his absence has derailed their season. In Chahar's absence, CSK's pace attack has lacked venom and the likes of Mukesh Chaudhary and Tushar Deshpande have failed to impress.

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In their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a brilliant 75 to help his team chase down the target of 155 runs comfortably. CSK had dropped South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious for the game and picked Sri Lankan mystery spinner&nbsp;Maheesh Theekshana in his place.

However, the Sri Lankan spinner went wicket-less while conceding 31 runs off his four overs. CSK might bring back Pretorious in the XI for Theekshana as the Proteas all-rounder has done well with the ball in the season so far. CSK might also play him in place of Chris Jordan if they want to keep&nbsp;Theekshana in the fray.

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CSK's predicted playing XI against RCB:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Dwaine Pretorius, Adam Milne 
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperately looking to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperately looking to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). The defending champions have endured a shambolic start to the season and have lost their first four matches in a row. MS Dhoni's decision to step down from captaincy and hand over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has not worked well for the four-time champions, who have struggled to get going this season. CSK are in a must-win situation against RCB, who have lost only out of their first four games so far this season. CSK's biggest concern this season has been the poor form of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and the lack of good starts at the top. While Gaikwad is yet to fire this season, his opening partner Robin Uthappa has also failed to convert his starts into big scores for the Men in Yellow. In the middle order, Ambati Rayudu is yet to find his groove while MS Dhoni has been under the scanner once again for his poor strike rate. CSK were dealt with a huge blow ahead of the start of the season with an injury to their key pacer Deepak Chahar and his absence has derailed their season. In Chahar's absence, CSK's pace attack has lacked venom and the likes of Mukesh Chaudhary and Tushar Deshpande have failed to impress. Also Read: No end to CSK's miseries? Deepak Chahar ruled out of IPL 2022 with another injury: Report In their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a brilliant 75 to help his team chase down the target of 155 runs comfortably. CSK had dropped South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious for the game and picked Sri Lankan mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana in his place. However, the Sri Lankan spinner went wicket-less while conceding 31 runs off his four overs. CSK might bring back Pretorious in the XI for Theekshana as the Proteas all-rounder has done well with the ball in the season so far. CSK might also play him in place of Chris Jordan if they want to keep Theekshana in the fray. Also Read: CSK share heartwarming video of 'catchups' as Virat Kohli, Jadeja, Du Plessis & Co. reunite - WATCH CSK's predicted playing XI against RCB: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Dwaine Pretorius, Adam Milne

Dwaine Pretorious to return? Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK's predicted playing XI for IPL 2022 clash against RCB

Match 22 of IPL 2022 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Tuesday evening (April 12). While the two sides share a great rivalry, the opposition players enjoy a very healthy relationship with each other.

There are some superstar cricketers involved in the CSK-RCB clash. The likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, etc. will square off against each other but they remain best of friends away from the 22-yard cricket strip. In a recent video shared by the official Twitter handle of the Yellow Army, it captured the bond among these players as they reunited before the mega encounter. Here's the clip:

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Among all stars, Du Plessis was the most excited to reunite with his old franchise. Faf represented CSK from 2012-2015 and again from 2018-2021 and also won the Player-of-the-Match award in his last appearance for the four-time champions, which came in last year's finale. Apart from him, Karn Sharma-Jadeja, Jadeja-Kohli, Faf-Stephen Fleming and many others hugged it out before the Southern Debry.

Talking about the form of both sides, CSK are winless after four encounters whereas RCB are going strong with three victories from equal number of games in IPL 2022. Who will walk away with a win after match 22, at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai?

Match 22 of IPL 2022 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Tuesday evening (April 12). While the two sides share a great rivalry, the opposition players enjoy a very healthy relationship with each other.

Match 22 of IPL 2022 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Tuesday evening (April 12). While the two sides share a great rivalry, the opposition players enjoy a very healthy relationship with each other. There are some superstar cricketers involved in the CSK-RCB clash. The likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, etc. will square off against each other but they remain best of friends away from the 22-yard cricket strip. In a recent video shared by the official Twitter handle of the Yellow Army, it captured the bond among these players as they reunited before the mega encounter. Here's the clip: ALSO READ | CSK vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings-Royal Challengers Bangalore match? 👋way Catchups - Chennai & Bangalore!#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/VByLD91W4m — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 11, 2022 × ALSO READ | No end to CSK's miseries? Deepak Chahar ruled out of IPL 2022 with another injury: Report Among all stars, Du Plessis was the most excited to reunite with his old franchise. Faf represented CSK from 2012-2015 and again from 2018-2021 and also won the Player-of-the-Match award in his last appearance for the four-time champions, which came in last year's finale. Apart from him, Karn Sharma-Jadeja, Jadeja-Kohli, Faf-Stephen Fleming and many others hugged it out before the Southern Debry. Talking about the form of both sides, CSK are winless after four encounters whereas RCB are going strong with three victories from equal number of games in IPL 2022. Who will walk away with a win after match 22, at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai?

CSK share heartwarming video of 'catchups' as Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Du Plessis & Co. reunite - WATCH

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had nothing going for them in the IPL 2022 edition. While they are having issues in all departments, their bowling seems very weak compared to the other nine teams with no Deepak Chahar.&nbsp;

Chahar had suffered&nbsp;a quadriceps hamstring injury during the T20I series decider between India and West Indies, in February, and was confirmed to miss the starting phase of IPL 2022. While there were hopes pinned on Chahar's return to action by late April, it is being reported that another injury has severely dented the CSK all-rounder's chances of appearing in the 15th season. As per reports, the fast-bowling all-rounder has suffered a back injury during his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru and is set to miss the ongoing edition.

As per a&nbsp;PTI&nbsp;report, the defending champions Chennai were hopeful of Chahar's return, however,&nbsp;another injury has further jolted the pacer's chances and there is "no chance of his availability" for the entirety of the tournament.

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CSK have a weak bowling line-up sans Chahar. Their pace options are&nbsp;Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary,&nbsp;Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo,&nbsp;Chris Jordan and&nbsp;Maheesh Theekshana. It will be interesting to see the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army are able to find a reliable pace bowling option or do they continue to go down in the IPL 15 season.

CSK face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday evening (April 12) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had nothing going for them in the IPL 2022 edition. While they are having issues in all departments, their bowling seems very weak compared to the other nine teams with no Deepak Chahar.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had nothing going for them in the IPL 2022 edition. While they are having issues in all departments, their bowling seems very weak compared to the other nine teams with no Deepak Chahar. Chahar had suffered a quadriceps hamstring injury during the T20I series decider between India and West Indies, in February, and was confirmed to miss the starting phase of IPL 2022. While there were hopes pinned on Chahar's return to action by late April, it is being reported that another injury has severely dented the CSK all-rounder's chances of appearing in the 15th season. As per reports, the fast-bowling all-rounder has suffered a back injury during his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru and is set to miss the ongoing edition. As per a PTI report, the defending champions Chennai were hopeful of Chahar's return, however, another injury has further jolted the pacer's chances and there is "no chance of his availability" for the entirety of the tournament. ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian to hit 100 IPL sixes with 86m shot - Watch CSK have a weak bowling line-up sans Chahar. Their pace options are Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan and Maheesh Theekshana. It will be interesting to see the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army are able to find a reliable pace bowling option or do they continue to go down in the IPL 15 season. CSK face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday evening (April 12) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

No end to CSK's miseries? Deepak Chahar ruled out of IPL 2022 with another injury: Report

Match 22 of IPL 2022 will see two highly-followed teams take on each other. The defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12).&nbsp;

The clash will be a marquee affair as it reunites old friends and teammates. Faf du Plessis will try to keep his emotions in check as he is will lead RCB against his previous franchise, which gave him thundering success for more than five years. CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja and former captain MS Dhoni will also reunite with Virat Kohli. Thus, the match is sure to turn heads as cricket fans will be spoilt for choices with many big names involved in the CSK-RCB clash.&nbsp;

Talking about CSK, the Yellow Army has no end to their miseries. With no Faf, Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn't found his rhythm and is facing the pressure at the top. The likes of Moeen Ali, Robin Uthappa, and Ambati Rayudu also need to step up and be more consistent. Dhoni's presence and power-hitting are required for the Chennai setup whereas Jadeja will have to be more proactive and think out of the box to produce favourable results for his franchise.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, RCB is moving ahead confidently. They've ticked quite a few boxes with openers and finishers doing the job and bowlers also chipping in at regular intervals. Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga have been most successful with the ball, however, the former's absence -- due to personal reasons -- will test RCB if CSK gets going.&nbsp;

Match prediction for CSK-RCB clash: While CSK enjoys a better head-to-head record, the momentum is with RCB at the moment. With dew to be a big factor in the evening game, toss will once again have a big role with the winning captain opting to bowl first (no-brainer). Despite a key bowler out of action, RCB is expected to keep CSK winless, who are struggling with their Deepak Chahar-less bowling unit.&nbsp;

Match 22 of IPL 2022 will see two highly-followed teams take on each other. The defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), at the Dr.

Match 22 of IPL 2022 will see two highly-followed teams take on each other. The defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). The clash will be a marquee affair as it reunites old friends and teammates. Faf du Plessis will try to keep his emotions in check as he is will lead RCB against his previous franchise, which gave him thundering success for more than five years. CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja and former captain MS Dhoni will also reunite with Virat Kohli. Thus, the match is sure to turn heads as cricket fans will be spoilt for choices with many big names involved in the CSK-RCB clash. Talking about CSK, the Yellow Army has no end to their miseries. With no Faf, Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn't found his rhythm and is facing the pressure at the top. The likes of Moeen Ali, Robin Uthappa, and Ambati Rayudu also need to step up and be more consistent. Dhoni's presence and power-hitting are required for the Chennai setup whereas Jadeja will have to be more proactive and think out of the box to produce favourable results for his franchise. ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian to hit 100 IPL sixes with 86m shot - Watch On the other hand, RCB is moving ahead confidently. They've ticked quite a few boxes with openers and finishers doing the job and bowlers also chipping in at regular intervals. Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga have been most successful with the ball, however, the former's absence -- due to personal reasons -- will test RCB if CSK gets going. Match prediction for CSK-RCB clash: While CSK enjoys a better head-to-head record, the momentum is with RCB at the moment. With dew to be a big factor in the evening game, toss will once again have a big role with the winning captain opting to bowl first (no-brainer). Despite a key bowler out of action, RCB is expected to keep CSK winless, who are struggling with their Deepak Chahar-less bowling unit.

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