The 2 most profitable Indian Premier League (IPL) groups will take one another on of their first match of the 2025 version, because the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) launch their marketing campaign in hope of including a sixth crown.
Each MI and CSK have gained the IPL trophy 5 occasions every and can look to make an early impression within the new season after they meet on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
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MI’s head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, believes the wealthy legacy of the 2 groups provides a bit extra adrenaline to the event after they face off.
“It is a problem for each the groups. I’ve at all times loved the battle (with CSK), wanting ahead to it. There is a bit more adrenaline for the group as effectively,” stated Jayawardene, as he and MI capain Hardik Pandya answered questions from the media on Wednesday at an official press convention.
MI, who completed final in a forgettable 2024 season, would wish to make amends and begin with a win and alter a development they have not been in a position to overturn for a few years.
“I used to be reminded by somebody that we have not gained our first match since 2012,” stated the MI coach. “We’re wanting ahead to altering that (stat).
“We delight (ourselves) on our core group and that is introduced us success for a few years…We have now seven guys in our primary squad who’ve gained IPL trophies with completely different franchises.”
Hardik, who took over from Rohit Sharma as MI captain earlier than the beginning of 2024 season, stated “there isn’t any rocket science to turning issues round”.
“(We are able to do it) by taking part in good cricket, being with one another, doing our processes proper…go and execute (plans) to your greatest skill and on the identical time simply benefit from the sort of skill this group has; it is essential that we get pleasure from,” stated Hardik.
“In case you ask me about my confidence, it is at all times gonna be excessive.”
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