Why is Deepak Chahar not playing tonight's MI vs SRH clash of IPL 2026?
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Deepak Chahar has played three games in IPL 2026 so far.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are locking horns in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League 2026, which got underway on April 29 (Wednesday) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Hardik Pandya-led MI are aiming for a strong comeback after facing a huge defeat in their previous clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which they lost by 103 runs. After a disappointing performance in the last few matches, Mumbai will leave no stone unturned to display a better form in the second half of IPL 2026.
MI have managed only two wins from seven matches, against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). They have a strong challenge against SRH, who have been unbeaten in the previous four games.
In the MI vs SRH match, MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first. Notably, Deepak Chahar was again absent from MI’s playing XI. The right-arm pacer is not suffering any injuries at the moment.
Why is Deepak Chahar not part of the MI vs SRH clash?
Pacer Deepak Chahar is not part of MI’s playing XI in the clash. He has been overlooked due to his poor form in the tournament. At the start of IPL 2026, he featured in 3 games and picked just 1 wicket at an expensive economy of 13.38.
Chahar’s expensive spells came as a big blow to MI, as opposition teams posted mammoth totals against them. In the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Ashwani Kumar are MI’s three frontline pacers.
How many games has Deepak Chahar played in IPL 2026?
Chahar has played three games in the tournament.
How many wickets has Deepak Chahar picked in IPL 2026?
He has picked up 1 wicket in three games.
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