IPL News: Todays IPL match Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni chances to break records
We're almost there. The wait is almost over. The first game of the Dream 11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is a few hours away.
It will be a door-to-door event, but there will be no shortage of entertainment as the blockbuster Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) game will kick off the IPL activities at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
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The two teams, who last faced each other in the IPL 2019 final, have always been involved in an exciting competition and it will be no different when it comes to the UAE’s IPL 2020 opener.
The big game means that teams will equip their line-up with their match winners.
Here are the top five players to keep an eye on IPL news record :
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is happy with the class, fines, time, and ability to hit-clean. Add to that, the credentials of his leadership. He’s one of the best openers to tour and he can change the pace of the game on his own.
Ambati Rayudu
Prank, a proven match-winner for CSK, and anyone can attack the role of shit anchor and when needed. With 3300 IPL runs to his name, Ambati Rayudu can open the innings and also bat in the middle order, so CSK can be a key element of success.
MS Dhoni
He may also announce his retirement from international cricket, but 'Thala' is going to be the favorite of MS Dhoni fans.
With his ultimate leadership, you can’t find this champion cricketer with the Chennai Super Kings ’middle-order, a good mix of caution and aggression and his ability to anchor with lightning glove work.
Hardik Pandya
Hard-hitter, acrobatic fielder, and immense bandy bowler, Hardik Pandya has kept all the boxes that a team will look for for a player. He was a key member of the Mumbai Indians unit and it would not be a surprise if he started IPL 2020.
Jaspreet Bumrah
Speed, swing, control, ability, and experience. Jaspreet Bumrah, who is leading the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, has all the characteristics of a team that will find a bowler and therefore has a clear cut contestant in the list of players.
Wild card
Rahul Chahar
The young Mumbai Indians leg-spinner made a strong impression after losing 13 wickets in the previous IPL season. With the IPL to be played in the UAE, where the tracks will be helpful for spinners, Rahul Chahar will play a key role in the MI Wheel.
Statistics
The highest team in this venue of IPL
206-4 against Chennai Super Kings in 2014 by Kings XI Punjab
Reaching milestones
* If CSK is to win the IPL 2020 opener under MS Dhoni, it will be Captain Cool's 100th IPL win as CSK captain.
*Todays IPL match Rohit Sharma needs six more sixes to reach 200-six in the IPL
