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MI vs CSK IPL 2019 Final: Dhoni vs Bumrah, Rohit vs Harbhajan- 5 key battles that may decide next IPL champion
IPL 2019 Final: A look at five key battles in Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings title clash on Sunday.
DNA Web Team | May 11, 2019, 10:31 PM IST
1.MS Dhoni vs Jasprit Bumrah
The world's best finishers - with bat and bowl - will be against each other in the match. While MS Dhoni is known for superlative batting skills in the final overs of an innings, Bumrah is famous for being the best bowlers in death overs. In Qualifier 1, Bumrah did not allow Dhoni to score many runs in the final over. However, he did give him a lifeline after getting his wicket on a no-ball. The winner of this battle may very well decide the outcome of the match.
2.Rohit Sharma vs Harbhajan Singh
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma face off against former Mumbai teammate Harbhajan Singh. Rohit is a key player for Mumbai. However, he has not always found it easy against quality spin bowling. MS Dhoni has used Harbhajan in powerplays this season and the off-spinner has picked up loads of wickets. So it will be interesting to see who emerges victorious in this duel.
3.Faf du Plessis vs Rahul Chahar
Faf du Plessis has been one of the few in-form batsmen for Chennai this season. At the other hand, Rahul Chahar has been a revelation for MI in IPL 2019. He has the knack of picking wickets in the early overs with his spin. Faf will have to not only contend with the pace of Bumrah and Lasith Malinga at the start but also be careful not to give his wicket to young Chahar.
4.Hardik Pandya vs Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir and Hardik Pandya have been the most valuable players for their respective sides. While Pandya has given Mumbai the much-needed runs in the middle and final overs, Tahir has always picked up crucial wickets for CSK. It will be interesting to see if Tahir can send Pandya early in the final or Pandya will send Tahir flying over the ropes.
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5.Kieron Pollard vs Dwyane Bravo
The two Windies players have had a healthy rivalry in the past seasons of the Indian Premier League. With Dwyane Bravo being MS Dhoni's choice in the final overs and Kieron Pollard being Mumbai's big hitter, we may see a battle between the two again. These two are also live wires on the field and may affect the outcome of the match by their fielding efforts.
