CSK vs MI Match Preview

The 18th edition of the IPL begins Saturday night, amid growing supporter enthusiasm. The real fireworks begin on Sunday when the Mumbai Indians face the Chennai Super Kings in what some consider to be the early season's marquee matchup. Each squad will be desperate to get off to a strong start in this high-stakes derby match, as both cricket franchises hope to break new ground by winning a record sixth IPL title.

CSK vs MI Match Details 

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians – 3rd Match, IPL 2025

Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: 23th March 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

CSK vs MI Venue Stats

CSK vs MI Pitch Report

Chepauk is typically known as a spin-friendly surface that becomes slower during the second innings. However, based on previous seasons, the pitch has remained flat throughout, and dew is unlikely to affect how the game plays out.

CSK vs MI Weather Report

The climate in Chennai will be hot, humid, and clear. We will have a full game.  

CSK vs MI Last Five Matches

CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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CSK vs MI Probable Playing XIs:

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(wk), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Reece Topley (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the batting lineup, carrying a remarkable IPL track record—2380 runs over 65 innings at a batting average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 137.
• Matheesha Pathirana –  Matheesha Pathirana was retained by CSK during the auction because he is one of the best death bowlers in the IPL. Despite missing a few games last season, he still took 13 wickets in six matches.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians

• Tilak Varma – Tilak Varma has excelled in the T20 format for the Mumbai Indians and India. Last season, he scored 416 runs and was one of MI's most consistent batters.
• Trent Boult –  Trent Boult, a speedster from New Zealand, adds speed and experience to the attack. His IPL wicket total is 35.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CSK vs MI Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma(C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran(VC), Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Matheesha Pathirana

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for CSK vs MI Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah(VC), Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, Jasprit Bumrah

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

CSK vs MI Probable Winners:

In IPL championships, the Chennai Super Kings are tied with the Mumbai Indians, with their home advantage often making the difference. To win this match, Mumbai will need quick wickets and solid batting up front. Meanwhile, CSK has to capitalize on their Chepauk spin strength and improve their PowerPlay scoring, which they have recently struggled with. Their PowerPlay run rate of 8.55 over the last three seasons is the third-worst in the IPL. Given Mumbai's absence of Jasprit Bumrah and regular captain Hardik, CSK appears to be the favorites to win this one. Considering the team combination, Chennai Super Kings is expected to win this match.