Mumbai Indians are set to clash with Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede, with MI aiming to continue their winning streak and CSK desperate to revive their campaign. Mumbai's tactical bowling and strong batting lineup, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will challenge CSK's spin-heavy attack and inconsistent batting. The pitch is expected to favor spinners, making for a potentially low-scoring contest.
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