Mumbai: The two teams are number seven and eight in the league table. But two of the most successful franchises in the IPL Mumbai Indians And whenever Chennai Super Kings (MI vs CSK) face each other, the fight is not just about two points, it is about equality, dignity, tradition. The ‘El Clasico’ of the IPL will be held on Thursday, April 23 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Will Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) finally make a comeback in this match? Indications are the same. Dhoni is running due to a muscle injury IPLHe has not played a single match so far. Needless to say, his lack of experience is felt by CSK. Many CSK fans are hoping that Mahi’s return will bring back CSK’s fortunes. But now the question of lakhs of rupees is when Dhoni will return?
Earlier too Dhoni was seen practicing in CSK’s nets. But he did not play the match. However, seeing his practice at Wankhede on April 21, many feel that Dhoni may be fully fit or on the verge of becoming fit. Mahi was seen keeping close to 40 minutes in the CSK nets at Mayanagari on Tuesday. Mahi keeping Saren against Urvil Patel and Sarfraz Khan.
Rule no. 1: Don’t step out when Thala’s behind the stumps
Rule no. 2: Read Rule No. 1 again 😂💪#WhistlePodu #Yellowlove pic.twitter.com/mPYUIb3yuW— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 21, 2026
He also batted for an hour. After batting against the CSK bowlers, Mahi was also seen batting against throw downs. He has batted against the throw down before, but the former Indian captain has not been seen batting so far.
Before this mega duel, however, another picture was caught in Wankhede. That picture is not of fighting, but of friendship, respect, love. Former CSK player Deepak Chahar is currently a Mumbai Indians cricketer. But despite leaving the Yellow Brigade, he is still loved by everyone in the group. And everyone knows about Chahar’s love and respect for former CSK captain and legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Even Chahar’s marriage proposal was done on Dhoni’s advice. Seeing Mahi, Chahar came towards him during practice on Tuesday. Then the star fast bowler of Paltans bowed with his hands at the feet of Satan Mahi.