Mumbai are under pressure after losing six of their first eight matches, despite Rickelton’s unbeaten 123 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous outing.
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The left-hander has been their standout performer, giving MI stability at the top in an otherwise difficult campaign.
Brevis adds another South African angle to the contest, with his power through the middle order offering Mumbai a route back into playoff contention.
MI sit ninth with two wins from eight matches, while Chennai are sixth with three wins from eight.
Chennai won the reverse fixture by 103 runs after bowling Mumbai out for 104, leaving MI with a point to prove.
With both teams losing ground in the playoff race, Mumbai will need Rickelton and Brevis to help turn strong individual moments into a complete performance.
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