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IPL 2026: Why is Akeal Hosein not playing in CSK vs MI despite 4-wicket haul in reverse fixture at Wankhede Stadium?
TL;DR
Akeal Hosein is not playing for CSK against MI despite taking four wickets in their previous match at Wankhede Stadium. The match is taking place at Chepauk, where MI captain Hardik Pandya chose to bat first after winning the toss.
Key points
- Akeal Hosein is not in CSK's starting lineup against MI.
- He took four wickets in the previous match at Wankhede Stadium.
- Hardik Pandya won the toss for MI and chose to bat first.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Akeal Hosein is not part of the CSK starting lineup against MIĀ at Chepauk.
- Hossein picked up four wickets in the reverse fixture in Mumbai.
- MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first.
IPL 2026: Why is Akeal Hosein not playing in CSK vs MI
Chennai Super Kings fans were surprised to see their star performer Akeal Hosein on the impact bench when the starting lineup came out. It was more surprising as CSK were bowling first after Hardik Pandya chose to bat after winning the toss.
Everyone expected Hosein to start as the specialist spinner for CSK and Prashant Veer would have come off as the Impact sub in the second innings while batting. However, CSK trusted Veer in the lineup even after getting to bowl first.
It was even more surprising given Hosein's current run of form and how he had picked up four wickets in the reserve fixture at Wankhede Stadium. Also, CSK took the field with three overseas players.
When asked about the decision to drop Hosein, CSK bowling coach Sridharan Sriram claimed that Akeal Hosein would have come in the second innings if CSK had batted first.
Q&A
Why is Akeal Hosein not playing in CSK vs MI match?
Akeal Hosein is not part of the CSK starting lineup for the match against MI at Chepauk.
What was Akeal Hosein's performance in the previous match against MI?
In the reverse fixture at Wankhede Stadium, Akeal Hosein took four wickets.
Who won the toss in the CSK vs MI match?
MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first.
