According to the IPL 2022 timetable, MI and CSK will resume their rivalry when they face-off in the 33rd match of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
Sharing his thoughts on IPL’s “El Clasico”, Harbhajan said on Sportskeeda’s special show SK Match Ki Baat:
He conceded that the past rivalry might not have much relevance this season considering both IPL teams are nowhere near as strong. While Mumbai are 10th in the standings, Chennai are ninth. Harbhajan explained:
While CSK have managed to win one of their six IPL 2022 matches, MI are winless, losing six in six. Opening up about his views on Mumbai’s struggles, he opined that they are suffering because of their thin bowling, which is heavily dependent on Jasprit Bumrah. He stated:
The 28-year-old pace spearhead has managed to pick up only four wickets in six matches at an average of 42.25 and an economy rate of 7.57.
Check out who is at the top of the IPL points table 2022 here.
“I was surprised that MI let Rahul Chahar go” - Harbhajan Singh
Apart from a lack of wicket-taking pacers, Mumbai are struggling in the spin department as well. In that context, Harbhajan feels the franchise erred by not retaining leg-spinner Rahul Chahar. Speaking about the young spinner, he said:
Chahar claimed 13 wickets for Mumbai in 11 matches during the IPL 2021 edition at an average of 24.46 and an economy rate of 7.39. He was purchased by Punjab Kings (PKBS) for ₹5.25 crore at the auction in February. He has claimed 10 wickets in seven matches for his new franchise in the ongoing edition.
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