Both CSK and KKR would look to continue their winning streak when the two most impressive sides of the tournament's second phase lock horns against each other in the second double header.
CSK beat RCB by 6 wickets in the IPL 2021 match in Sharjah on Friday.
MS Dhoni returned as Team India captain for a game against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, which resulted in a thrilling tie.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (38) and Faf du Plessis (31) added 71 runs for the first wicket to set the tone for CSK's run-chase.
RCB skipper Virat Kohli (53) and young Devdutt Padikkal (70) struck brisk half-centuries in an impressive 111-run stand but CSK pulled the strings to restrict them to 156 for six after electing to bowl.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) would look to shrug off the crushing defeat in the previous outing and get their mojo back when they take on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's resilient Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The much-awaited contest is potentially the last battle between Kohli, the RCB skipper, and CSK spearhead Dhoni.
Dhoni XI vs Kohli XI: Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on the Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) match on Friday.
Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 Indian Premier League on Friday.
On This Day in 2007: MS Dhoni-led Team India, defied all odds to beat Pakistan in the final and win the inaugural WT20 title, 14 years ago.
While RCB will look to start afresh, CSK got a confidence-boosting 20-run win against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Sunday night.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings will take on Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in the fiesty resumption of IPL 2021.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs on IPL 2021 resumption in the UAE as the three-time champions moved to the top spot in the points table.
MS Dhoni's CSK will meet Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in the first game of second leg's resumption in IPL 2021.
The game will mark the return of Dhoni, who has recently been named as the 'mentor' for the Indian cricket team for the impending ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE.
As the two heavyweights gear up for their 32nd meeting, this time at the Dubai International Stadium, we take a look at the various match-ups and strategies...
Team India's mentor for the T20 World Cup, MS Dhoni is set for a return to cricket action in the 2021 Indian Premier League.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will meet Mumbai Indians (MI) in the first game of IPL 2021 resumption in the United Arab Emirates.
Sehwag, who has played alongside Dhoni for a decade, said that Dhoni's understanding with his bowlers' psyche in limited overs format remains his core strength.
Dhoni's inclusion in the high-level panel came days after he was appointed mentor for India's T20 cricket world cup team.
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