The stage is set for another blockbuster encounter as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025. The classic rivalry, popularly called the “El Clásico of IPL,” guarantees high-energy cricket as two of the greatest franchises fight it out for the top spot.
CSK, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, would look to their veteran group, which comprises MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, with newcomers such as Rahul Tripathi and Noor Ahmad providing new firepower. They have an all-round attack with a blend of big-hitting hitters, finishers, and deadly spinners, which should prove to be a compelling force.
MI, under stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav, will seek to dominate with stars such as Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav in their team. Their bowling attack with Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar and Mitchell Santner may prove to be a stern test for CSK’s batting unit.
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 37 | CSK won: 17 | MI won: 20
IPL 2025 Match details – CSK vs MI
- Date and Time: March 23, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, is a spin-friendly ground with a rich history, having staged 77 IPL games. Batting first has been the successful option, with 46 victories against 31 chases.
Early on, batters find the pitch favourable, with good pace and bounce. But the surface slows down as the match goes on, making chasing more and more difficult. Fast bowlers get the initial advantage, but spinners are the key later on, taking advantage of the deteriorating pitch. Recent statistics show a 61% fast bowler to 39% spinner wicket split in the past ten matches.
Winning the toss tends to make teams choose to bat first, taking advantage of the early batting-friendly conditions.
CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mitchell Santner
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Matheesha Pathirana
CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Mitchell Santner (vc)
- Choice 2: Rachin Ravindra (c), Ryan Rickelton (vc)
CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma
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CSK vs MI Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 23, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Andre Siddarth, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Shreyas Gopal, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi
Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Bevon Jacobs, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Lizaad Williams, Mitchell Santner, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Satyanarayana Raju, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks
Also READ: IPL 2025 – Mumbai Indians’ best playing XI and impact players
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