The surface at the iconic Wankhede Stadium is known to aid the batters. Considering that the two teams have a lethal batting line-up, a high-scoring contest can be expected.
Clear skies in the evening. The temperature is forecast to drop from 31 degrees to 29 degrees during the game.
Gaikwad started off brilliantly for CSK and is currently the leading run-getter in the top-tier league. Though it is too early to be talking about the IPL Orange Cap,
Archer failed to create a lasting impression against RCB in the first match. He gave away 33 runs in his four overs with an economy of 8.25 and was unable to get the required breakthroughs.