CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 3 [Source: @mipaltan, @ChennaiIPL/x.com]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be playing against their arch-rivals, Mumbai Indians (MI) in the third match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Indian on 23rd March at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
CSK vs MI Toss Update
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and they will field first.
Hot Picks for CSK vs MI Dream11 Team Today
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad
- The CSK skipper is one of the main stays of the team's batting. Ruturaj Gaikwad is a stable batter and a consistent run scorer. He will be one of the key picks for the fantasy contests of this game.
Shivam Dube
- The all-rounder is one of the mainstays of the CSK middle order. Shivam Dube has the ability to take on the spin bowlers in the middle-overs and change the complexion of a game. Give his ability to play shots, Dube will be one of the key picks for the fantasy contests of the game.
Noor Ahmad
- The young Afghan spinner will be a trump card for the CSK team, especially at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Given his ability to pick up wickets in the middle-overs, Noor Ahmad could be a key choice in the fantasy contests of the game.
Mumbai Indians
Tilak Varma
- The young MI middle-order batter will be a key for the team's batting. Tilak Varma is one of the most consistent run-scorers of the MI team and could be a crucial choice for the fantasy contests of the game.
Suryakumar Yadav
- One of the best batters in the T20 format, Suryakumar Yadav will be a crucial player for the Mumbai Indians in the game. Given his ability to change games single-handedly with the bat, Suryakumar Yadav could be a primce pick for the fantasy contests of the game.
Trent Boult
- One of the best bowlers with the new ball, Trent Boult could be a game changer in the fantasy contests of the game. The Kiwi pacer has a great record against the top order of Chennai Super Kings and hence could be one of your offbeat point multipliers in this game.
CSK vs MI Match 3 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Mainly clear and humid |
Pitch | Batting Friendly |
Weather - The weather during the game is expected to mainly clear but humid. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be around 29°C and there is very little chance of rain.
Pitch - Traditionally, the pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium favours spinners. However, in the last couple of seasons, the pitch has been a good one for batting. We can expect the batters to have a good time in the game. As for the bowlers, the pacers who can use vary their pace and bowl yorkers could be successful along with the spinners.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai - Record Of Chasing Teams
Nine matches were played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2024. Out of these nine matches, six were won by the team chasing. There is a chance that the captain winning the toss will look to field first in this game.
CSK vs MI Match 3 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Suryakumar Yadav |
Small League Contests | Tilak Varma | Devon Conway |
Grand League Contests | Shivam Dube | Tilak Varma |
CSK vs MI Match 3 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
CSK vs MI, Match 3: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Sam Curran, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Tilak Varma
Vice-captain: Devon Conway
CSK vs MI Match 3 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
CSK vs MI, Match 3: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Shivam Dube
Vice-captain: Tilak Varma
CSK vs MI Match 3 Expert Advice
The MA Chidambaram Stadium wicket will favour the batters in this game. Try and pick more players from the team chasing. Spinners could be your game changers.