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IPL 8 final: Men to watch out for tonight

Updated on: 24 May,2015 08:25 AM IST  | 
midday Correspondent |

Here are some players who can change the course of the game with their performances in today's final match of IPL 8 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings

IPL 8 final: Men to watch out for tonight

Mumbai Indians


Lendl Simmons


Lendl Simmons


The West Indian would play a key role in setting the stage for Mumbai sIndians to post a big total. He is expected to provide a steady start at the top and build partnerships.

Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard

MI would be hoping the star all-rounder continues his rich form and provide that much-needed zing to his team with the bat and ball.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

The way MI skipper marshals his troops to get the best out of his resources would play an important factor, especially when he is up against India’s best skipper MS Dhoni.

Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga

He is MI’s most lethal weapon in the bowling department. His good form would play a crucial role in clinching the IPL title.

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh

The off-spinner has roared back to form in style in this IPL. Considering that Eden Gardens has produced slow turners in the IPL-8 so far, Bhajji might play a crucial role tonight.

Chennai Super Kings

Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey

The Australian not only has to provide CSK a good start, but also fill the huge void left by in-form New Zealand opener Brendon McCullum, who joined his national team for a Test series in England. 

Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis

CSK would require the firepower from the South African for one last time tonight.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

With Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina not in best of form, the CSK skipper would play a vital role in helping the team cross the finish line.

Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra

The left-arm medium pacer has been an able ally to Dwayne Bravo in the bowling department, and Dhoni would expect the same tonight from his frontline pacer.

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin

The off-spinner may not be amongst the top wicket-takers for CSK in this IPL, but Dhoni would expect him maintain his under six-an-over economy rate and tie down MI’s big-hitters.

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