Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians TODAY MATCH

The composition of the Chennai Super Kings' predicted XI for their IPL 2023 match against the Mumbai Indians raises

the question of whether Mitchell Santner will secure a spot. It remains to be seen if Santner will be included in the playing XI, as team selections are influenced by various factors such as player form, injuries, and strategic considerations. To find out the definitive answer and the final team lineup, it is advisable to refer to reliable sports news sources or official announcements from the team closer to the match.

Chennai Super Kings are set to face off against the Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023

match on Saturday. The team, led by MS Dhoni, enters this match after sharing points with the Lucknow Super Giants in their previous encounter due to rain. In their previous meeting with Mumbai Indians this season, CSK emerged victorious by seven wickets, thanks to notable performances by Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja. Mitchell Santner, the New Zealand all-rounder, took two wickets but has been on the bench for the past few games. However, he is expected to replace Maheesh Theekshana in the upcoming match.

Following a last-ball thriller defeat against the Punjab Kings on April 30, CSK will be eager for a change of fortunes in this afternoon match at their home ground. While Devon Conway (414 runs) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (354 runs) have provided strong starts, the middle-order has struggled to capitalize on those starts, leaving the team management and fans puzzled.

Although experienced players like Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube have performed well, CSK will rely on Ambati Rayudu and Moeen Ali to deliver crucial contributions as the tournament approaches its business end.

With the return of Deepak Chahar, the bowling department has received a boost. However, the team has faced issues with bowlers like Tushar Deshpande (17 wickets, economy rate: 12.11) leaking runs despite taking wickets, which has been detrimental to the team's success. Jadeja, who has excelled with the ball but not with the bat, will be a key player for CSK, along with spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali.

There have been suggestions to include Mitchell Santner in the playing XI due to his batting abilities in addition to his bowling skills. However, it remains to be seen if the team will choose to bring him in, potentially replacing either Moeen or Theekshana.

The predicted XI for CSK against MI includes: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (C&WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner/Maheesh Theekshana, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, and Tushar Deshpande.