Titans Clash

Dhoni and Sachin face each other in the IPL-2 opener. The first match of IPL-2 is between Chennai super kings and Mumbai Indians. The world’s best captain faces the world’s best batsman till date at Cape Town on April 18th at 4’o clock IST. Lot can be expected from both teams. Both the teams are equally poised as each of them have “million dollar” players.

Chennai super kings

Let us analyze the key players for Dhoni

Fredy flintoff, the highest bid player of IPL-2, who is on a high after taking a hat trick against West Indies, will be hoping to retain the same form against Mumbai Indians. Then comes the retired Hayden, who will be available for the whole tournament, can be dangerous for Mumbai Indians. Morkel, the South African all rounder, who can be devastating too and also, has the advantage of playing in his home country. Bailey, from down under can play a key innings with the bat and can bowl a bit. Having said this, Chennai super kings have a vulnerable middle order leaving it up to Dhoni and Raina, since Oram and Hussey are not playing.

Mumbai Indians

The richest team in IPL-2 has a lot of reasons to worry, than to be happy. Starting with Sachin and Jayasuriya, the best opening pair, who can do a lot of damage, if they stay for at least for the first 10 overs. With Zaheer coming to the team, who is in form can give Chennai super kings a stiff fight to get a quick start. Harbhajan Singh, who lost his last few matches due to misbehavior in IPL-1 will be eager to perform this time around, with his capability of containing the batsmen can be handy in the final crucial overs, and can contribute with the bat as well.

Analyzing both the teams, I would definitely say Chennai Super Kings, the finalist of IPL-1 have a little better chance of winning the opener than Mumbai Indians.

Cric republic say: 60-40 to Chennai Super Kings.