IPL 2026: CSK Faces MI in El Clasico Without Key Players
CSK vs MI live score, IPL 2026 - El Clasico without MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma again
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In the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), both teams will be without their star captains, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, due to injuries. CSK sits at No. 6 in the points table, while MI struggles at second from bottom, making this match crucial for both teams' playoff hopes.
- 01MS Dhoni (CSK) and Rohit Sharma (MI) are sidelined due to injuries.
- 02CSK is currently ranked No. 6 in the IPL 2026 points table.
- 03MI is struggling at second from bottom, risking their playoff chances.
- 04Tilak Varma's recent performance with an unbeaten 101 has been a highlight for MI.
- 05Both teams cannot afford any further slip-ups in the tournament.
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In the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), both teams will be missing their key players, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, due to injuries. CSK coach Stephen Fleming confirmed Dhoni's absence due to a calf injury, while Sharma is also unlikely to play. This match is critical as CSK is positioned at No. 6 in the points table, having one more win than MI, which is currently struggling at second from bottom. MI's recent performance saw Tilak Varma score an impressive 101 runs off 45 balls, but the team has faced setbacks in their last two games. With teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulling ahead, both CSK and MI must secure victories to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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This match is crucial for both teams as they fight for a playoff spot in the IPL 2026.
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