IPL 2019: Qualifier 1, CSK vs MI 3 key battles

3. Rohit Sharma vs Imran Tahir:

In this season, Rohit has scored 24 runs off 16 balls against Tahir

Irrespective of a below-par season with the bat, Rohit Sharma is the most important batsman of his team. And going by the very recent form, the Mumbai Indians' skipper is looking to peak at the very right time as he has scored two half-centuries in the last four outings. Rohit is someone who can play a destructive hand if survives in the power-play. To counter this, MS Dhoni will look towards the best weapon in his arsenal of spin bowlers- Imran Tahir. The South-African leggie has been impressive throughout the tournament and brought the breakthroughs for his team when needed.

In the past, Rohit Sharma versus Imran Tahir has been an intriguing battle as the latter has not allowed the former bat freely. Rohit Sharma has faced 84 balls from Imran Tahir and scored 101 runs at a modest strike rate of 120.23 with seven fours and four sixes. Though Tahir has been able to restrict the run flow against Rohit, he has dismissed the Mumbai opener just one time with 28 dot balls.

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