<p>Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Moeen Ali on Friday likened the intense battles between his team and record IPL champions Mumbai Indians to the storied footballing rivalry of Manchester United and Liverpool.</p>.<p>Mumbai Indians have indeed been the most successful team in IPL history with five titles and Chennai Super Kings are a close second with four trophies.</p>.<p>However, both the teams have struggled post the mega auction in 2022 having lost core of their players and their rivalry – also termed as the El Clasico of the IPL – is tilted in favour of Mumbai Indians who have 20 wins to show in 34 meetings with CSK.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/cricket/ipl/rcbs-patidar-ruled-out-for-entire-season-replacement-yet-to-be-announced-1206614.html" target="_blank">RCB's Patidar ruled out for entire season, replacement yet to be announced</a></strong></p>.<p>“This is a game I really look forward to. These are the two most successful franchises and the fan-following is huge and this is one of the biggest games you can play as a cricketer outside of international cricket.</p>.<p>"In football’s point of view it is like Manchester United playing Liverpool. These are huge games,” Moeen told the media here during CSK’s training session on Friday evening at the Wankhede Stadium.</p>.<p>Moeen backed CSK’s strike bowler Deepak Chahar, who struggled in the opening two matches against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, saying he needs more game time.</p>.<p>“I think the only thing he is lacking is game time. He had a bad injury and is coming back after a long time. Unless you can bowl in a proper game which you need as a bowler, he will get better as the tournament goes on.</p>.<p>"He is a big bowler for us and when he gets it right he gets three or four wickets in the powerplay,” Moeen said.</p>
<p>Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Moeen Ali on Friday likened the intense battles between his team and record IPL champions Mumbai Indians to the storied footballing rivalry of Manchester United and Liverpool.</p>.<p>Mumbai Indians have indeed been the most successful team in IPL history with five titles and Chennai Super Kings are a close second with four trophies.</p>.<p>However, both the teams have struggled post the mega auction in 2022 having lost core of their players and their rivalry – also termed as the El Clasico of the IPL – is tilted in favour of Mumbai Indians who have 20 wins to show in 34 meetings with CSK.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/cricket/ipl/rcbs-patidar-ruled-out-for-entire-season-replacement-yet-to-be-announced-1206614.html" target="_blank">RCB's Patidar ruled out for entire season, replacement yet to be announced</a></strong></p>.<p>“This is a game I really look forward to. These are the two most successful franchises and the fan-following is huge and this is one of the biggest games you can play as a cricketer outside of international cricket.</p>.<p>"In football’s point of view it is like Manchester United playing Liverpool. These are huge games,” Moeen told the media here during CSK’s training session on Friday evening at the Wankhede Stadium.</p>.<p>Moeen backed CSK’s strike bowler Deepak Chahar, who struggled in the opening two matches against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, saying he needs more game time.</p>.<p>“I think the only thing he is lacking is game time. He had a bad injury and is coming back after a long time. Unless you can bowl in a proper game which you need as a bowler, he will get better as the tournament goes on.</p>.<p>"He is a big bowler for us and when he gets it right he gets three or four wickets in the powerplay,” Moeen said.</p>