Indian T20 League 2019, Match 44: Chennai vs Mumbai - Fantain Fantasy Cricket Tips

Arch rivals Mumbai and Chennai will meet each other for their second leg of the season at the latter’s home in Indian T20 league match no. 44. Chennai have already qualified for the playoffs but will not take the game lightly in order to finish on the top 2 – who stand more chances to make it to the finals. Mumbai, on the other hand, haven’t confirmed their place in the playoffs yet, but are perhaps one win away from it. Here is all you need to read for both the teams before picking your Fantain XI for Mumbai vs Chennai game.

Venue – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team news – Chennai

Chennai are likely to stick with the same team which got the better off Hyderabad on Tuesday at the same venue. Considering the pitch and his performance in the last game, Harbhajan Singh will retain the place and Shardul Thakur will serve drinks.

Likely playing XI – Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir.

Team News – Mumbai  

Mayank Markande leaked a lot of runs against Rajasthan but is likely to retain his place in the XI due to Chennai’s sluggish pitch.

Likely playing XI – Rohit Sharma (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard, Jayant Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Ben Cutting, Rahul Chahar, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah.

Top picks

Shane Watson – The veteran batsman was not having a good time at the crease, but the Chennai captain MS Dhoni and the team management gave him a longer rope with which the opener scored a brutal knock of 96 and proved that age is just a number. The 37-year-old is in good form and can help you get some quick points on Fantain Fantasy XI.

Imran Tahir – MS Dhoni’s trump card this season, the veteran spinner has made the most of Chennai’s surface and has been picking wickets consistently. Much like the other veterans in the team, Tahir has also proved that skills matter and not the age.

Harbhajan Singh – We saw in Chennai’s previous match against Hyderabad what Harbhajan is capable of even on the other side of 35 years of age. Expect him to play a crucial role again on this wicket.

Hardik Pandya – the younger of the Pandya brothers has played the role of a finisher to perfection for the Mumbai side. His innings, though not long, can give the innings a real push with the run rate. Pandya’s quick knocks can get you quick points.

Rohit Sharma – the captain has not had an extraordinary season this year, but there is no denying that on his day, Rohit Sharma can be devastating with the bat.

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