Revealed: Why N Tilak Varma isn't included in Mumbai Indians' playing XI vs CSK

Left-hander Tilak Varma remained unbeaten in Mumbai Indians' last two big run chases.

The biggest clash in the Indian Premier League began at Chepauk in Chennai. Two of the most successful IPL teams are taking on each other. Chennai Super Kings are hosting Mumbai Indians in a reverse fixture in Chennai. MS Dhoni has won the toss in the game and he invited Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians to bat first. Mumbai Indians had two successful 200-plus run chases in the last two games, but they had to make a big change in their middle order for this big game against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai’s in-form middle-order batter N. Tilak Varma is ruled from this game.

Tristan Stubbs replaces Tilak Varma

Captain Rohit Sharma at the toss informed that Tilak is ill and he will not be playing against CSK. He said, “We know our strength and the players who can fit in, we have made two changes, Tilak Varma has a niggle and he will be replaced by Tristan Stubbs. Kumar Kartikey is also out and Raghav Goyal will be making his debut”. After good performances from Cameron Green and Tim David, Tristan Stubbs, and Dewald Brewis were waiting for their chances. Now with Tilak not fit for this game, Stubbs has finally got his chance this season. Tilak Varma had a good run of form in the IPL 2023, and he will be missed by Mumbai Indians.

The left-hand batter, Tilak Varma played a few magnificent games for Mumbai Indians. In the last two big chases, he had played a supportive role for Mumbai. Tilak remained unbeaten in both games. So far in the IPL 2023 he has played 9 games and has scored 274 at an average of 45.66. Tilka Varma will be replaced by Tristan Stubbs. Known as a big hitter in the shortest format, Stubbs will have a huge role in his hand. Mumbai Indians are batting first against Chennai Super Kings and the pressure will be less for him.