Read a match preview and watch a live cricket stream of Chennai vs Mumbai in IPL 7.
Where: Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
When: Friday 25 April, 15.30 BST.
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It’s a repeat of the 2013 final in the seventh edition of the IPL as Chennai Super Kings take on reigning champions Mumbai Indians in Dubai.
Mumbai have not started the defence of their title in 2014 very well, losing both of their matches so far to Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The side needs work throughout and established stars such as captain Rohit Sharma, Mike Hussey, Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson have all failed to impress, whilst Ambati Rayudu’s place in the team is under threat.
Seamers Zaheer Khan and Lasith Malinga have been solid enough, but spinning duo Harbhajan Singh and Pragyan Ojha have failed to work together.
After losing to Kings XI Punjab in dramatic fashion Chennai are now back to winning ways and beat Rajasthan Royals in their last outing.
Both Dwayne Smith and Suresh Raina have impressed at the top of the order, whilst Brendon McCullum and Faf du Plessis provide ample support.
Their strength throughout the side is further shown by the talent of skipper MS Dhoni and then a bowling contingent made up of Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Hilfenhaus, Ishwar Pandey and Mohit Sharma.
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