The much-anticipated second round of the El Clasico of IPL 2023 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will take place on May 6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Dhoni’s men, who had a disappointing outing last year, are currently in good form and are on track to reach the playoffs this season. With 11 points from 10 matches, CSK are placed third in the points table, having won five of their games so far.
Their previous game against LSG was a washout, but their bowlers put up an impressive display, restricting the opponents to a mere 125/7 in 19.2 overs. Moeen Ali was the standout performer for CSK, picking up two crucial wickets.
On the other hand, the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, have also made a comeback after a slow start to the tournament. They currently occupy the sixth spot in the points table, having won five of their nine matches so far.
In their previous game against PBKS, MI chased down a mammoth total of 214 runs, thanks to brilliant performances from Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Tim David, ultimately winning the game by 6 wickets.
With the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2023, let’s take a look at the top three captain picks for the CSK vs MI fantasy team.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
With three half-centuries in his last four innings, the MI middle-order batsman has been in phenomenal form recently. Yadav’s bat has reached its peak at the ideal time after a sluggish start to the tournament.
Furthermore, he has a respectable track record in Chennai, where he averages over 45 and hits over 143. Suryakumar Yadav should be selected as the captain of your fantasy team due to his current play and track record on the pitch.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
Due to his all-around skills, the all-rounder from CSK is a sure bet in fantasy cricket. He has been in excellent form with the bat this year and presently holds the record for most wickets in Chennai’s home stadium.
Additionally, he claimed three wickets in the previous match against MI earlier in the season. Jadeja is a solid choice for captaincy on any fantasy squad thanks to his contributions with both bat and ball.
Devon Conway (CSK)
For CSK, the New Zealand batsman, Devon Conway has been a revelation. He has scored five half-centuries in the IPL this year and is CSK’s leading run-getter, scoring 414 runs at an excellent strike rate of 144.25 and an average of 59.14.
He has proven to be a reliable opener with a high strike rate. Devon Conway is a strong choice for the captaincy position on your fantasy team based on his performance and record on the pitch right now.
