Published 15:25 IST, May 4th 2023
CSK vs MI: Will Jofra Archer play today's match against CSK? Check latest injury update
A look at the injury update of Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jofra Archer as he is reported to have an elbow and might the match vs CSK in Mumbai.
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CSK vs MI: Chennai Super Kings will take on IPL arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in match 12 of IPL 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MS Dhoni-led Chennai side will like to continue momentum y gained from win against Luckw Super Giants and would like to grab ar victory against Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians would be coming into match after an eight-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in ir last match and would look forward to winning match against CSK. MI felt absence of Jasprit Bumrah in last match as Jofra Archer who was leading pace attack also was off-color. Archer leaked a lot of runs and was t able to play as per his reputation.
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However, Mumbai Indians might face yet ar blow ahead of ir match against Chennai Super Kings as according to various media reports Archer has sustained an elbow injury during practice sessions at Wankhede and is uncertain to play match vs CSK.
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Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath who was present at Wankhede Stadium has reportedly claimed that Jofra Archer has sustained an elbow injury which might lead him to miss game vs CSK. If claim becomes true this can be a huge blow for MI as y already have lost fast bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson.
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Coming to Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians match, clash is often termed as an 'El Classico' by fans also it is very hard to predict who wins match as both teams have pretty balanced squads.
Till w both teams have encountered each or 34 times in IPL wherein Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious in 17 matches whereas on hand Chennai has been on winning side 14 times. Mumbai also has an edge at Wankhede and out of 10 matches y have won 7 against Chennai Super Kings whereas visitors have won remaining three matches.
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However, Chennai might have an edge if we look at results in last five matches as y have been on winning side three times and MI has won two times.
18:04 IST, April 8th 2023