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Old foes MI, CSK to meet in IPL final

PHOTOS:Old foes MI, CSK lock horns for IPL silverware

This will be another shot at redemption for Dhoni's men, who were denied a third title by Mumbai Indians at the same venue, on May 26, two years ago.Table toppers CSK had lost to second-placed Mumbai Indians by 25 runs in the first qualifier but they won when it mattered the most in the second qualifier last night to make their sixth final appearance in eight attempts. Fresh from their three-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ranchi, CSK will be in red hot form while Mumbai Indians, who got a four-day rest after directly advancing into the final, may have to watch out for complacency. CSK are a team known to keep their nucleus intact and this season too they have some senior players who are getting the job done, and if one adds the 'Dhoni Touch' then the yellow brigade looks invincible. Left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra, who clinched the man of the match against RCB for his 3/28, has been a revelation with 22 wickets to his tally. They also have one Mr Cricket, and a familiar Aussie, who will turn 40 in four days time. Playing his third match this season, Michael Hussey stood in the path of the spirited Kohli's men with a defiant 56 in their modest chase of 140, and while fielding he gave more than 100 percent in an age-defying display.