Who Will Win Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023 Mega Clash? India Greats Make Their Picks

08.04.2023 - 08:21 sports.ndtv.com

The excitement will reach its crescendo by Saturday evening when Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) renew their rivalry in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Wankhede Stadium.

While CSK come into this fixture on the back of a narrow win, MI eye first win of the season after losing their opening game last week.

Ahead of the fixture, former India players Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Krish Srikkanth have made their respective predictions regarding the outcome of the match.

Speaking to Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL, Yusuf Pathan said, "Fans in Mumbai will always want MS Dhoni to entertain them with his performance but wish Mumbai Indians to win the match.

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