MI to play CSK on Sept 19 when IPL resumes in UAE

Mumbai Indians` Rohit Sharma and Chennai Super Kings` MS Dhoni. Pics/AFP

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will meet Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on September 19 when the IPL resumes in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament was suspended in May after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in its bio-bubble. As reported earlier, the tournament is resuming on September 19 and the final will be played on October 15 with the ICC T20 World Cup starting two days later.

"Yes, we have just received the mail from BCCI and CSK will play MI on September 19. The first Qualifier will be held on October 10 while Eliminator will be held on October 11 and second qualifier on October 13. The final will be held on October 15," a franchise official told PTI on condition on anonymity.

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