It's been almost a month since Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians faced off at the Wankhede. Quite interestingly, the surface played to CSK's strengths as they walked out winners comfortably. The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner caused damage with the ball and Ajinkya Rahane's renaissance kickstarted on the same evening. And now 48 games into the tournament, the two teams are pretty much in the same territory. CSK have played an extra game and have an extra point at their disposal. However, their form has been contrasting. Mumbai Indians are on a high after chasing down targets over 200 twice in their last two games and CSK have not won in their last three.
CSK VS MI - PREVIEW
CSK eye rare double over MI as crucial home run begins

Cann MI upstage CSK at home again? © IPL
CSK definitely need a win now. They aren't in dangerous territory but a fourth straight game without a win might easily set panic in the camp with the