Former India Offinspinner Harbhajan Singh has been declared the most intense rivalry in the history of the Indian Premier League. The rivalry rated between Chennai Super Kingsi Mumbaj Indians very high and even compared it to the rival between India and Pakistan.
Through this statement, Harbhajan Singh called the Royal Challengers Bengalur unimportant because they were not on his list of the most intense rivals, although they were one of the most popular teams in IPL.
RCB matches with CSK and we have witnessed some unprecedented viewers with fans who cheered for their teams. However, Harbhajan thinks differently and refuses to keep RCB on this list.
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Harbhajan Singh appoints an ipl -s of the most intense rivalry
While talking to Anna, Harbhajan Singh compared the CSK VS rivalry with India against Pakistan. He believes that both teams have a huge fans and have produced world class players over the years.
According to him, both teams are hard to win and always produce high voltage games whenever they face each other. This is also the reason why this rivalry is also known as ‘El Clasico’ IPL.
“CSK VS is like India and Pakistan from IPL; their fans support them to the core. Many big players have played for both teams. CSK is one of the best teams in IPL, and if you win them, your team will be in the titles, and the same is for Mumbai Indians.
Both of these teams are the most successful teams in the history of IPL -AS five titles. Harbhajan Singh represented both of them and played a key role in several titles victories.
Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengalur will face Kolkat Knight Riders in the Introductory IPL 2025 March 22. RCB will want to start their season at its peak because they aimed at the elusive IPL title.
Csk vs my head-head
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced 39 times over the years. Mumbai has an advantage over his opponents with 21 wins, while Chennai won the match on 18 occasions.
However, CSK has emerged as a better team in recent years. In the last six matches between the two sides, Chennai won the match five times. With the upcoming match between these two teams in Chennai, CSK will have an advantage because they know the conditions well.
According to Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai, the Indians will face the initial games of IPL 2025 on March 2nd. The match will be expected to be exciting because both teams have a lot of potential on the sides.
Harbhajan Singh Lauds Riyan Parag
Harbhajan Singh also opened on Riyan Paragua and was eager to see him this season. Parag was recently proclaimed Captain Rajasthan Royals, and Harbhajan wants to see him managing his performances with his captain.
“Many young players come every season, they are running and picking up Wikets. My eyes are on Riyan Parag, called Rajasthan Royals Captain … We saw what he could do and has a huge talent. I want to see him as an adult winning matches and tournaments,” said former CSK player.
Riyan Parag will be led by Rajasthan Royals in the first three IPL 2025 games, as Sanja Samson has only fully recovered from his finger surgery, which he underwent last month. Parag had a fantastic season last year because he became the third highest scorer of the tournament.
International debut after making impressive performances in IPL. They will be expected to do well and in the upcoming season. Parag also has experience in running his national team ASam in a domestic crime.
