Chennai, who lost to Mumbai in the tournament opener, look in a stronger position in Saturday's encounter despite their unimpressive fielding but surely boasts of a strong batting line-up which also runs deep with the likes of Australian swashbuckler Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, Dhoni, Jacob Oram and S Badrinath in their ranks.
Their bowling department is also studded with world's highest wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan, Lakshmipathy Balaji and greenhorn Shahdab Jakati, who is proving very effective for the side.
Chennai would also have a reason to approach the match with a relaxed mindset as they would still have two more chances to score enough points and make the last four stage as they round off their league campaign with matches against tournament laggards Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab.
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Mumbai, on their part, would be under pressure as none of their tactics payed off against Rajasthan Royals yesterday with Shane Warne-led side edging outing them by two runs.
With frequent chopping and changing in their batting order, Mumbai's star studded line up buckled under pressure in the last few matches.
But Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya along with JP Duminy, Dwayne Bravo and Abhishek Nayar would be expected to go all guns blazing to pull off tomorrow's affair in their favour.
Their bowling department, led by star bowlers Lasitha Malinga and Harbhajan Singh, will also have to rise to the occasion in the need of the hour.
With pressure already being their weakness, Mumbai will be further buried under the huge load of tackling the tournament toppers Chennai Super Kings tomorrow and Delhi Daredevils in their subsequent encounter.
"We have got big teams to play. We have got Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils who are on the top. It will not be easy and it is a big task for us. We need to help ourselves. We need to get those 15 points to see us through," admitted Mumbai's chief mentor Shaun Pollock after losing against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.
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