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MI vs CSK: Best encounters in the Indian Premier League
Last updated on Sep 18, 2020, 03:42 pm
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The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick-off from September 19 with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing Chennai Super Kings.
While MI are the most successful franchise in the tournament, their arch-rivals CSK can't be taken lightly.
The riveting rivalry has given the nation plenty of reasons to celebrate across the seasons.
Here are some of their greatest encounters.
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2010
A maiden IPL title for Chennai Super Kings
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The 2010 season of IPL marked the third appearance of Super Kings in the playoffs.
Skipper Dhoni was on a roll in that season, having finished quite a few games single-handedly, especially the do-or-die tie against Kings XI Punjab.
In the final, Suresh Raina (57* off 35) propelled CSK to 168/5 in the first innings.
Later on, a 22-run victory made CSK the champions.
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2013
MI win the battle this time
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In his debut season as captain, a young Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to a maiden IPL title.
Despite losing several successive games, MI marched into their second-ever final.
In the summit clash against then-two-time winners CSK, they could only put up 148/9.
Kieron Pollard's 60 off 32 balls helped them recover from 52/4.
Eventually, the MI fast bowlers restricted CSK to 125/9.
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2015
Mumbai Indians win a second IPL title, equal CSK's record
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Mumbai Indians equaled CSK's record by winning a second IPL title in 2015.
Notably, their overseas contingent stole the limelight in yet another final against CSK.
The MI racked up a mammoth 202/5 with Caribbean stars Lendl Simmons (68), Pollard (36), and skipper Rohit Sharma (50) leading the way.
Despite Dwayne Smith's brilliant effort (57), CSK fell 41 runs short at the end.
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2018
DJ Bravo steals victory from jaws of defeat
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In 2018, CSK were making a comeback from a two-year ban.
They were placed in the opening draw alongside defending champions MI.
The nerves clearly seemed to have impacted the Super Kings as they were down to 84/6 while chasing 166.
However, Dwayne Bravo had other plans. His 30-ball 68 handed CSK a one-wicket win.
Notably, the injured Kedar Jadhav hit the winning runs.
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2019
History for Mumbai Indians!
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As expected, MI and CSK were the front-runners in the title race last year.
The two sides were eying a record fourth title, however, a solitary run ultimately separated the two sides.
Chasing 150, CSK were always in the hunt before a controversial run-out sent back skipper Dhoni.
Lasith Malinga, who leaked runs throughout, fired for MI in the final over.
The rest is history!