IPL 2019: R Ashwin returns home to square-off against MS Dhoni as CSK host KXIP

It will be a battle of leadership styles of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravichandran Ashwin when Chennai Super Kings clash with Kings XI Punjab an IPL match on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab will face each other in match 18 of the IPL. (IPL)

Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab will face each other in match 18 of the IPL at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both the teams are in a good run of form having lost just one match so far in season 12. Hence, the clash between R Ashwin and MS Dhoni promises to throw up yet another thrilling contest.

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With three wins each, the two teams have three wins each and both will try to outdo each other to take the upper hand. Dhoni’s ability to stay calm and keep his cool even in the trickiest of situations versus Ashwin’s aggressive approach and out-of-the-box decisions would certainly make for an interesting contest.

Despite playing at home, CSK will have a tough task at hand as KXIP have a team that can reveal their weakness. Against Mumbai Indians, CSK’s frailty in the middle order was exposed after their top three departed in quick succession. This resulted in their first defeat of the season. So with a return at home, CSK will look to return to winning ways once again.

Source : https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/ipl-2019-csk-vs-kxip-preview-chennai-vs-punjab-r-ashwin-ms-dhoni/