NEW DELHI: The clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is always a treat for fans, showcasing the rivalry between two of the most successful teams in the IPL. With a history of thrilling encounters and intense competition, fans eagerly anticipate every moment of the match.
And it was the icing on the cake when the Wankhede crowd encountered a cute moment before the start of the match when MI skipper Hardik Pandya ran to hug former CSK captain MS Dhoni.

With both MI and CSK boasting five IPL titles each, a significant leadership transition is underway. Hardik Pandya has assumed the captaincy from Rohit Sharma at MI, while Ruturaj Gaikwad has succeeded Dhoni at CSK. However, despite these changes, the intense rivalry between the two teams shows no signs of abating.
Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first against CSK in Match 29 of IPL 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium.
Pandya said the dew could be a big factor in the later half of the match and therefore a major reason for his decision. He expects this surface to play better than the one on which the RCB game was played.
Mumbai went into the match unchanged from the Playing XI that defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru at this same venue.
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said he, too, would have liked to bowl first on this track.
Chennai Super Kings have made one change in their Playing XI, bringing in Matheesha Pathirana for Mahesh Theekshana.