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CSK vs MI: Oh Captain! My captain! MS Dhoni has revived himself at the biggest stages of them all. Not that he'd lost any of his batting abilities, but there was an intangible scepticism hovering over his overburdened shoulders. He's dusted all of it nonchalantly as CSK find themselves yet again at the top of the ladder. The men in yellow have made winning in the final overs a habit. The team seems to have hit a fine combination and against a hapless MI, CSK will have their tails up. CSK vs MI IPL 2018, the clash of the Titans is all in readiness to kick-off on the 28th of April.

CSK vs DD: "Consistency isn't rocket science, it's responsibility". Chennai Super Kings like always have been consistent in this year's IPL as well. They're currently 2nd on the league table. A loss to Mumbai Indians in their previous game proved yet again that in the IPL, uncertainty is the norm. They take on DD in the 30th game of the IPL and this for the top spot on the league table. DD, on the other hand, after a resounding victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders will walk into this game with higher confidence and a hope that their last match display wasn't a chance or a coincidence. Shreyas Iyer played an absolute cracker of an innings in his first game as a skipper. Iyer's leadership also was mighty impressive, but he'll not let complacency settle in. The Mumbai lad will want to put his head down, take one game at a time and hope that all his captaincy decisions work in DD's favour. CSK vs DD, a crucial game for DD for an ascent up the table and for CSK a chance to get one step closer to yet another playoff qualification.

"Sometimes you have to put your hands up and applaud the best". Chennai Super Kings have been in brilliant form this season. After two years of exile from the IPL, this is how they respond. Out of the 8 games played, they've won 6 and lost 2. Defeats against KXIP and MI weren't bad performances either. Chennai have made it to the playoffs in every season they've played the IPL and this season looks no different. CSK lead the league table with 12 points and a positive 0.553 run-rate. How far can they go? CSk vs KKR is bound to be yet another cracker of a game.

After playing a blinder in the previous game against the KXIP, MS Dhoni will look to replicate his batting form, although, he'd like to see his team through this time. If it were not for a sore back, Dhoni would have easily finished the game for CSK. The men in yellow move to their new home, Pune, courtesy a few political reasons. However, Dhoni is familiar with the conditions at Pune and against a pale looking Rajasthan, he'll certainly fancy his chances. Match number 17 of the IPL, CSK vs RR will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

RCB vs CSK: There's always a scare that our desire for drama, an excess demand for redemptive narratives, leads us to neglect the remorselessly excellent. There isn't a sporting event that depicts drama more elaborately. IPL does that to an extreme normalcy. The stage is set, everything in readiness as RCB vs CSK will see two of India's greatest cricketers compete for a paltry 2 points.

In a standout amongst the most foreseen installations of this IPL, CSK will lock horns with MI at their home ground in Mumbai. The two groups have been headed toward differentiating begins this season - with Chennai winning each of the three of their matches while Mumbai has won just one out of three matches.

The wish to see two veterans of the game playing for the same team has crossed the minds of several Chennai Super Kings fans. Fans want to see Yuvraj Singh join MS Dhoni at CSK for IPL 2019. The southpaw was released by Kings XI Punjab in the IPL trade window and will be available in the auction.

Former Indian Captain and Chennai Super Kings Captain in IPL MS Dhoni will Start Training for the IPL 2020 Season. MS Dhoni Will Entering into Crease after 7 Months. For Latest Updates of IPL 2020, Visit Stumpsandbails.com

Shane Watson is enjoying sublime form at the moment and he will hope to carry on with the momentum in the upcoming 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

RCB vs MI: "The idea of redemption is always good, even if it means sacrifice or some difficult times". After 7 games, the 3-time IPL champions and the defending champions Mumbai Indians have plenty to ponder about. They've got to win every game hereafter to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. A positive though has to be their impressive win against the Chennai Super Kings. Here's how the table can be summed up. CSK and SRH need only one win to confirm their playoff participation. KXIP are currently 3rd on the table with 10 points. They need a couple of victories to make it to the final four. Now, for the fourth spot, KKR, RR, MI and RCB have to do battle. The winner of RCB vs MI will be in the race for the top 4.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad have slipped to the number 4 spot on the league table after getting beat by the KXIP. The 2016 champions won their first 3 games but were found wanting against Gayle's lethal onslaught. Bowling has been their major strength and against Punjab, the likes of Rashid Khan who seldom concedes runs was humbled by Chris Gayle's mighty hitting.

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The most exciting match of the IPL 2018.