πππππ :βΒ Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians
ππππ : March 23, Sunday
ππππ : 19:30 PM IST
πππππ : M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
ππππππππππ : 3rd IPLT20 2025
Mumbai Indians have struggled against Chennai Super Kings in recent matchups, losing four of their last five encounters.
- Spin bowlers at Chepauk maintain a miserly 7.13 economy rate, making it the stingiest ground for scoring against spinners among all IPL stadiums hosting more than 15 games.
- Mumbai Indians’ regular skipper Hardik Pandya will miss their IPL 2025 opener due to a slow over-rate offense.
- Hereβs a stat that will surprise many – Mumbai Indians have lost their last 12 season openers. Will this be their 13th?
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
CSK vs MI Match Prediction & Analysis
IPL’s 18th edition gets underway Saturday night amid growing fan enthusiasm. But the real fireworks start Sunday when Mumbai Indians clash with Chennai Super Kings in what many consider the marquee matchup of the early schedule. Each squad will be desperate to start strongly in this high-stakes rivalry match, as both cricket franchises are aiming to break new ground by securing what would be a record sixth IPL title for either organization.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
TEAMS PREVIEW
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will step into IPL 2025 with a revamped squad, a composed leader in Ruturaj Gaikwad, and a determination to get back to their best. The five-time champions fell short of a playoff spot last season and will be eager to turn things around.
Gaikwad will anchor the batting lineup, bringing an impressive IPL track recordβ2380 runs in 65 innings at an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 137. With two centuries and 18 half-centuries to his credit, he will be expected to set the tone at the top. Rachin Ravindra, who has been in excellent form, is likely to get the nod ahead of Devon Conway and open alongside Gaikwad. However, Gaikwadβs T20 strike rate of 131.90 compared to Ravindraβs 140.46 suggests a more measured approach early on, increasing the responsibility on the middle order to push the scoring rate.
Mumbai Indians Preview
Mumbai Indians, tied with Chennai Super Kings as the most decorated team in IPL history, head into the 2025 season determined to bounce back from a tough campaign last year. Led by Hardik Pandya, they will be chasing a record-extending sixth title with a squad that blends experienced names with exciting new additions. The team will be looking to put past struggles behind them and make a strong push for success.
The franchise kept its core intact with Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma. They also made big moves in the Jeddah auction, bringing in Will Jacks from England, Trent Boult from New Zealand, South Africaβs Ryan Rickelton, and experienced spinner Mitchell Santner.
For their opening fixture, MI will be without Pandya due to a slow over-rate suspension from last season. Suryakumar Yadav will step in as captain. Although his recent numbers havenβt been greatβaveraging under 30 in his last 17 T20 innings for Indiaβhis ability to turn games around remains unquestioned. A strong performance here could put him back in form.
Weather Conditions
Chepauk is usually known to be a spin-friendly surface which becomes slower in the second innings. However, looking at the last season here, the pitch tends to stay flat throughout, and dew probably won’t affect how the game unfolds.
The weather in Chennai will be hot and humid but clear. We will get a full game.
CSK vs MI Pitch Report
Chepaukβs average first-innings score is 159, but recent seasons have seen a shift toward higher totals. In IPL 2024 alone, four scores crossed the 200-run mark at this venue. With the pitch favoring batters more than before, teams setting a target will likely aim for a competitive total in the range of 190-200 runs to feel confident.
Toss: To Bat
At Chepauk, teams that win the toss often choose to bat first. The wicket slows down over time, making it harder to chase later in the game. By setting a competitive total early, teams can take advantage of the deteriorating conditions and make life difficult for their opponents.
