India, May 2 -- The Indian Premier League 2026 reverse fixture between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram will unfold on May 2, Saturday. Both camps are grappling with injury concerns and form slumps, making the role of the X-factor from the bench more important than ever and the choice of who walks out mid-game could decide which of these heavyweights keeps their playoff dreams alive.

CSK vs MI Impact Players For IPL Match Today

MS Dhoni For CSK

After being sidelined for three weeks due to a calf injury, batting coach Michael Hussey has confirmed that the 44-year-old legend MS Dhoni is "nearing a return" and has been working specifically on his sprinting speed between the wickets.

Given he is still finding h...