The two-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, will contest the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, for the 27th match of the season.

Reigning at the top of the points table, Chennai Super Kings would be looking forward to continuing their dream run in the tournament and move a step closer to the playoffs. CSK would not be looking forward to changing much as they seem to have found their rhythm as well as the right combination.

Players to watch out for
Both the teams have some of the most impactful players cricket has witnessed. For MI, Rohit Sharma, Evin Lewis, Mustafizur Rahman and Jasprit Bumrah are some of the players to watch out for. Young Ishan Kishan also has the reputation of hitting the ball hard. CSK’s mantra at the auction was retaining their core group of players- Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo and MS Dhoni. All four names have the ability to win games on their own. Apart from this former MI spinner Harbhajan Singh will be donning the yellow jersey and he too will look to prove a point to his former owners. On paper, CSK looks formidable but the game of cricket has always had its own share of surprises. While the battles will be fought on field one thing remains constant- IPL 11 will start with a bang and fireworks will fly on Saturday.

Apr 28, 2018 – 27th match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune (night)
Match scheduled to begin at 20:00 local time (14:30 GMT | 20:30 BDT)

TOSS: Mumbai Indians
MATCH: Chennai Super Kings