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CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Mumbai vs Chennai on April 20 by Soubhagya Swain,4 days ago  

CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips

Mumbai vs Chennai on April 20

 

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the two most successful franchises in IPL history with five titles each, clash in a crucial encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 20, 2025. Both teams are struggling in IPL 2025, with MI sitting seventh (three wins from seven) and CSK at the bottom (two wins from seven), making this match vital for their playoff hopes. Mumbai Indians are desperate to revive their campaign. They have struggled with inconsistency and are missing key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, which has affected their balance and performance. Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have also underperformed, but their strong spin attack and experienced core, including MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, remain their strengths. The match is expected to be closely fought, with MI relying on their home advantage and CSK banking on their spin resources and experienced players to turn things around. This "El Clasico" of the IPL is a must-win for both sides to keep their playoff dreams alive, promising a high-stakes, high-intensity contest.

Best economical pick – Shaik Rasheed has played one IPL 2025 match, scoring 27 off 19 balls (142.10 SR) as an opener against Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing composure and clean hitting (6 fours).

Top captains & vice captains – Hardik Pandya has been a standout bowler with 11 wickets in six matches (joint-second in Purple Cap race), including a career-best 5/36 vs LSG, and contributes with economical spells (e.g., 1/42 vs SRH). While his batting returns are limited (exact runs unclear, but minimal recent impact), his all-round potential and death-bowling role make him a valuable fantasy asset. MS Dhoni has shown flashes of his finishing ability, including a 26 off 11 balls* (236.36 SR) to seal a win against Lucknow, but his role remains limited (batting at No. 8-9 in most games) with inconsistent opportunities (e.g., a golden duck vs KKR). While his strike rate remains explosive (e.g., 30 off 16 vs an unnamed opponent), his low batting position and infrequent innings reduce his fantasy reliability compared to top-order players.

Smart pick – Jasprit Bumrah has played 2-3 matches after returning from injury, with modest returns: 0/29 vs RCB and 1/44 vs DC, showing occasional rhythm but lacking his usual wicket-taking dominance. While his career IPL record (165 wickets at 22.68 average) and recent full-tilt net sessions suggest potential improvement, his current form remains inconsistent with no standout performances yet.

Cautious Pick – Rahul Tripathi has struggled with 46 runs in 5 innings at an average of 11.50 and a strike rate of 97.87, including a slow 16 off 22 balls (72.73 SR) against KKR, the slowest innings of IPL 2025 (min. 20 balls faced). While his exceptional fielding (e.g., a match-defining catch vs LSG) adds some value, his batting form remains a liability with inconsistent starts and low-impact scores.

My XI – Hardik Pandya (Captain), MS Dhoni  (Vice-Captain), Jasprit Bumrah, Shaik Rasheed, Rohit Sharma, Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed

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