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The duo, who share a deep sense of camaraderie following their time together at the MI camp, were seen chatting it up during the practice sessions in Mumbai ahead of the highly-charged encounter between the two most successful sides in the history of the tournament.
Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis. (X)
Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma and Chennai Super Kings batter Dewald Brevis reunited ahead of MI’s game against CSK at the Wankhede, slated to be held on Sunday.
The duo, who share a deep sense of camaraderie following their time together at the MI camp, were seen chatting it up during the practice sessions in Mumbai ahead of the highly-charged encounter between the two most successful sides in the history of the tournament.
Mumbai opted to retain the services of the young southpaw, who has repaid the confidence the franchise have shown in him with 231 runs in his seven outings this campaign, including two half-centuries. MI, who stand seventh coming into the game with six points, will look to continue their two-game winning run and climb ahead in the standings.
CSK, roped the South African youngster in as a replacement to injured seamer Gurjanpreet Singh, amid a tumultuous season that has witnessed the five-time champions slump to five defeats, and are without the services of skipper Ruturag Gaikwad, who is ruled out due to an elbow injury. MS Dhoni was thrust back into the leadership role of the side and has managed to win one game of the two he has captained the yellow army.
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Chennai, who are placed at the very bottom of the table, posted a win against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium for just their second win of the season in their previous outing and will look to capitalise on the momentum in order to rise above other franchises as the season is well into the thick of things.
