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‘Yahan bhi Srini mama ka fixing’ - Fans react to viral image of CSK players playing chess without ‘King’ ahead of MI clash in IPL 2023

Here is how fans have reacted to the viral image of CSK players playing chess ahead of the MI clash in IPL 2023

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CSK players playing chess ahead of MI clash in IPL 2023

CSK players playing chess ahead of MI clash in IPL 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

On 6 May 2023, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing IPL in Chennai. In the reverse fixture, CSK defeated MI at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. So, CSK will look to double over MI in front of the home crowd. While MI will look for a win this time around.

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However, now ahead of this mega clash, an image has gone viral where CSK players, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana were seen laying chess. But, fans could not control their laugh when they see them playing without the ‘King’ chess piece on the board. Fans shared some funny tweets in reply to the image.

Here is the shared image:

In the last five meetings, CSK have won thrice while MI have registered victories twice only

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Speaking of forms, CSK are in the third spot with 11 points in nine games. While MI are currently in the sixth position with 10 points in nine games. A win in this upcoming game will take any of these teams will take to the second spot in the table. MI are coming off after two consecutive wins while chasing 200+ totals on both occasions. On the other hand, CSK’s last game against LSG got postponed due to rain. Before that, they suffered two consecutive losses. Hence, an enthralling battle awaits these teams and their fans. 

After the win against PBKS, Rohit Sharma shared his happiness during the post-match presentation. He said: "When we started T20 format, 140-150 was a winning score. But look at this one. Plus one extra batter makes a huge difference as well. Not just to us but across the IPL. I just checked that the average score this IPL is 180. Look he has been doing that for the last couple of years. Batted brilliantly. To play behind the wicket, that's his strength and he utilised it really well. Surya and Kishan batted brilliantly and good finish by Tim and Tilak. Before the start of the season we spoke about how we want to play our cricket. With the bat, we just wanted to go out there and play fearlessly and not worry about the results."        

Here are some tweets:

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