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Spencer Johnson Set for Chennai Super Kings Debut in Crucial Clash Against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2026: In addition to Spencer Johnson, former team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also appears to be returning to fitness. After missing the first six matches, he completed his first wicketkeeping session of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
Match no. 33 of the 2026 IPL season will feature Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians (MI). The fast bowler Spencer Johnson will return from injury and be available for selection for this match, which will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Johnson switched from the PSL to the IPL and will now represent CSK.
The bowling coach of CSK, Eric Simons, has indicated that Spencer Johnson may make the starting eleven as Khalil Ahmed is injured. CSK have suffered from a number of injuries throughout the season. In the previous game against KKR, Khaleel Ahmed was forced off the ground before completing his over. Bowling coach Eric Simons stated clearly a day before the match, "Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj have performed very well for us so far. Spencer Johnson (Khaleel's replacement) will be part of our starting XI for tomorrow's match (Thursday) night."
In addition to Spencer Johnson, former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also appears to be returning to fitness. After missing the first six matches, he completed his first wicketkeeping session of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
