The second leg of the 2021 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on nineteenth September 2021 with a uber conflict between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Also, previous Indian batsman Aakash Chopra has picked his optimal playing XI of the two sides for the match while talking on his YouTube channel.
As indicated by Aakash Chopra, Faf du Plessis will open the batting for the CSK side in case he is fit, close by Ruturaj Gaikwad. The center request will be involved by England cricketer Moeen Ali, Indian left-hander Suresh Raina, and right-hander Ambati Rayudu. Captain MS Dhoni will stroll in at No.6 for the ‘Yellow Brigade’.
Akash Chopra additionally picked 2 all-rounders in Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo also. The three bowlers who will take the field for the three-time IPL champions as per Chopra are Josh Hazlewood, Deepak Chahar, and Shardul Thakur.
Aakash Chopra picks his optimal Mumbai Indians XI for the initial match of IPL Phase 2
As indicated by Aakash Chopra, Rohit Sharma will open the batting for the Mumbai Indians close by Quinton De Kock. Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Hardik Pandya will possess the No.3, No.4, and No.5 positions separately. The No.6 and No.7 spots will be involved by Kieron Pollard and Krunal Pandya.
Aakash Chopra picked a three-pronged speed assault for the Mumbai side, and the three pacers who will take the field are Adam Milne, Jasprit Bumrah, and Trent Boult. The expert spinner who will play for the Mumbai side in their initial match is Rahul Chahar.
As things remain right now, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are put at second spot in the focuses table having won 5 out of their 7 matches, while the Mumbai Indians are involving the fourth spot in the table, having arisen victorious in 4 out of their 7 games.
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Aakash Chopra’s Predicted CSK Playing XI: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c and wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Hazlewood, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar
Aakash Chopra’s Predicted MI Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton De Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah