<p class="title">They might have already reached the cut-off limit of 16 points needed for the play-offs, but Chennai Super Kings would like to consolidate their position at the top when they take on an inconsistent Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The MS Dhoni-led side roared back to form after two losses, with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Tuesday night, riding on Shane Watson's big hitting.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Come Friday, the hosts would be looking to continue the momentum.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The visitors, currently in the third spot with 12 points from 10 games, are coming off a defeat against Rajasthan Royals and will be keen to keep themselves in the hunt for the playoffs.</p>.<p class="bodytext">While CSK have welcomed Watson's return to form, the team would be hoping for Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu and Kedar Jadhav to get going ahead of the knockout phase.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is important for Jadhav to get his touch back with the World Cup looming.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The bowlers have played a big role in CSK's success so far, especially at home, on sluggish tracks. The much-improved Deepak Chahar will be key in the matches to come with his intelligent bowling at the start and at the death.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Though Imran Tahir, who is the second highest wicket-taker with 16 points, went wicketless in the SRH match, the South African veteran will be expected to trouble the powerful Mumbai Indians batting line-up along with fellow spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mumbai have had a roller coaster season so far and they now need to be at their best in the last lap of the preliminary phase.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Rohit Sharma, they have a shrewd captain who leads from the front, and a solid batting unit that includes Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard and the Pandya brothers -- Hardik & Krunal.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Jasprit Bumrah & co will be wary of CSK's batting. While Watson has found his mojo again, the ever-reliable Dhoni will be a big threat to Mumbai.</p>.<p class="bodytext">An interesting battle looms between the two three-time champions.</p>
<p class="title">They might have already reached the cut-off limit of 16 points needed for the play-offs, but Chennai Super Kings would like to consolidate their position at the top when they take on an inconsistent Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The MS Dhoni-led side roared back to form after two losses, with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Tuesday night, riding on Shane Watson's big hitting.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Come Friday, the hosts would be looking to continue the momentum.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The visitors, currently in the third spot with 12 points from 10 games, are coming off a defeat against Rajasthan Royals and will be keen to keep themselves in the hunt for the playoffs.</p>.<p class="bodytext">While CSK have welcomed Watson's return to form, the team would be hoping for Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu and Kedar Jadhav to get going ahead of the knockout phase.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is important for Jadhav to get his touch back with the World Cup looming.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The bowlers have played a big role in CSK's success so far, especially at home, on sluggish tracks. The much-improved Deepak Chahar will be key in the matches to come with his intelligent bowling at the start and at the death.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Though Imran Tahir, who is the second highest wicket-taker with 16 points, went wicketless in the SRH match, the South African veteran will be expected to trouble the powerful Mumbai Indians batting line-up along with fellow spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mumbai have had a roller coaster season so far and they now need to be at their best in the last lap of the preliminary phase.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Rohit Sharma, they have a shrewd captain who leads from the front, and a solid batting unit that includes Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard and the Pandya brothers -- Hardik & Krunal.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Jasprit Bumrah & co will be wary of CSK's batting. While Watson has found his mojo again, the ever-reliable Dhoni will be a big threat to Mumbai.</p>.<p class="bodytext">An interesting battle looms between the two three-time champions.</p>