MS Dhoni expressed concerns about the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch, preferring the old red soil surface from before 2010. Pat Cummins chose to bowl first due to the dry surface and potential dew, a decision Dhoni also favoured. CSK made changes, bringing in Dewald Brevis and Deepak Hooda, as both teams aimed to improve their standing after recent setbacks. Post navigation New record! 43-yo MS Dhoni becomes 4th Indian to… Unique record! Shami makes IPL history as first bowler to …