CSK vs MI Highlights IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings knocked out of playoffs race; Mumbai Indians win by five wickets

Ishan Kishan has had a decent IPL so far, with 321 runs in eleven innings at an average of 32.10 and three half-centuries. But the young keeper-batter hasn't justified his ₹15.25 crore price tag so far. But Ishan has been advised his Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to not burden himself with the pressure.

"Price tag pressure will remain for a few days but then one feels the pressure then it's always good to speak to the seniors and share your worries," Ishan said.

Mumbai Indians have had a terrible season this time around but they will look to put a smile on the faces of their home fans at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Rohit will look to lead from the front and notch up his first big score of the season. The Mumbai leader has so far scored 200 runs in 11 games without a single half-century.

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Anmolpreet Singh, Rahul Buddhi, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Verma, Tim David, Arjun Tendulkar, Basil Thampi, Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Jaydev Unadkat, Jofra Archer, Mayank Markande, Murugan Ashwin, Riley Meredith, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Daniel Sams, Dewald Brevis, Fabian Allen, Kieron Pollard, Sanjay Yadav, Aryan Juyal and Ishan Kishan.

Chennai are ninth on the 10-team table while Mumbai are already eliminated. But the two skippers, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma remain figureheads of Indian cricket. Dhoni quit international cricket in 2019 but the veteran keeper-batter is still a huge crowd puller. Rohit, the current India skipper across all three formats, is a fan-favourite as well.

The previous game between 'El Clasico' was on a knife-edge with Chennai needing 16 runs off the last four balls from Jaydev Unadkat. It was then that a vintage MS Dhoni showed up under tremendous pressure, taking his team to a last-ball win.

Unadkat was sent over the long-off ropes for a six and Dhoni flicked the next one for a four. The Chennai talisman took a double and eventually sent the final delivery past short fine leg for a four!

If CSK have to post a big score, as they did against Delhi Capitals, all batters will have to fire in unison. The spotlight will be on skipper Dhoni, who had produced a match-winning batting show in the previous 'El Clasico'.

A 91-run win over Delhi Capitals significantly boosted Chennai's NRR. They currently occupy the ninth spot in points table with eight points in 11 games.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has also found form lately. He made 41 against Delhi as the Ruturaj-Conway pair put up a brisk 110-run stand in 11 overs. The two openers laid a solid foundation for a big total before Moeen Ali picked up three wickets to trigger Delhi's batting collapse.

Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway is in sublime form and has hit three straight half-centuries. He tore apart the Delhi Capitals attack with his whirlwind 87. The franchise will hope for the Kiwi player to do an encore against Mumbai Indians.

Jadeja 'relinquished' the captaincy of the side to focus on his own game, making way for Chennai Super Kings talisman Dhoni.

Under Dhoni, CSK have notched up two games out of three and the team currently finds itself in a tricky spot. The playoffs race has heated up after Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders notched up wins.

Jadeja's sudden exit has even sparked rumours of a rift with the four-time champions. He was also unfollowed by the franchise on their Instagram handle.

Chennai lost six games in their eight outings under his captaincy. Jadeja even lost his form and managed to score only 111 runs and took three wickets in these matches.

"Ravindra Jadeja reported a bruised rib and was unavailable for Chennai Super Kings' game against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. He was under observation and based on medical advice he has been ruled out for the rest of the IPL season," said an official statement from CSK.

While Dhoni remains the team's most heralded figure, Jadeja's future with Chennai Super Kings is currently a hot topic of debate. The 33-year-old all-rounder last month handed back the captaincy to Dhoni after he was appointed skipper at the start of the season.

He currently has been ruled out of the rest of the season with a rib injury, and pundits have started questioning his association with the yellow-clad outfit.

MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dwayne Bravo, Ambati Rayadu, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner, Chris Jordan, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande, KM Asif, C Hari Nishaanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, K Bhagath Verma, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary.

A 91-run win over Delhi Capitals would have surely given Chennai some confidence but the four-time IPL winners will look to register victories in their remaining games. They have eight points in 11 matches, and the maximum they can reach, if they win their remaining three games, is 14 points

Both teams have had a torrid season this year. While Mumbai are already eliminated from the top-four race, Chennai have their hopes hanging by a thread. MS Dhoni's men have an outside chance to progress if they win their remaining games and other results go their way. But a defeat tonight will blow away their playoff hopes.

The much-anticipated game may be inconsequential when it comes to the points table but this one is for those who have a penchant for adrenaline rush. Also, the massive fan base makes the game even more interesting. Supporters expect a cracker of a game... stay tuned for live updates!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the blockbuster IPL 2022 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. It's been a not-so-predictable season this year. 

While tournament debutants Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants claim the top two spots at the moment, Chennai and Mumbai remain at the bottom, and the two IPL heavyweights lock horns in an inconsequential 'El Clasico' tonight.