CSK will take on MI in match 3. [Source - IPL/x.com]
On Sunday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 3 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The high-octane clash will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, boast a strong batting lineup and a strong spin attack, making them a well balanced unit. They will be hoping to start the season well and build on to what can be their 6th title winning campaign.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, who continue to be a batting powerhouse with explosive hitters, have a potent bowling attack, despite Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. Hardik Pandya will not be playing the first match as Suryakumar Yadav takes the baton to start their season on a high.
CSK vs MI Historical Overview in IPL
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have come up against each other in a total of 37 IPL games where MI has the upper hand with 20 wins, while CSK winning on 17 other occasions.
CSK and MI Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmed and Matheesha Pathirana.
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Bavon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar and Trent Boult.
Top Run-Scorers in CSK vs MI
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Rohit Sharma - 805 runs
Rohit Sharma has been a consistent performer for MI over the years, especially against their rival CSK. In a total of 28 innings against the Men In Yellow in IPL, Rohit has 805 runs at an average of 32.20 and a strike-rate of 132.60, including 7 50s and a hundred as well.
MS Dhoni - 675 runs
The legendary MS Dhoni finds himself in the second spot in the highest run scorer list in CSK vs MI IPL fixtures. The veteran keeper-batter has amassed 675 at an average of 37.50 and a strike-rate of 135.82 against Mumbai across 15 seasons.
Suryakumar Yadav - 314 runs
Suryakumar Yadav has been a genuine match-winner for MI in the last few years. The dynamic batter has done well against CSK as well, scoring 314 runs at a strike-rate of 125.60, including 2 half-centuries.
Top Wicket-Takers In CSK vs MI
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Ravindra Jadeja - 20 wickets
The ever consistent Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the finest match-winners for CSK over the years. He has got the better of big teams more often than not, including MI against whom he has scalped 20 wickets at a strike-rate of 21.60 across 26 innings.
Deepak Chahar - 13 wickets
Deepak Chahar will be playing for MI this season. However, he has already been one of the key performers in CSK vs MI in the past, representing CSK, taking 13 wickets at an average of 23.54 and a strike-rate of 18.31.
Ravichandran Ashwin - 12 wickets
It's a homecoming for Ravichandran Ashwin as he returns to CSK after ten years. Notably, he still finds himself in the top three highest wicket-takers in this fixture. In a total of 17 innings for CSK, Ashwin has 12 wickets at an average of 29.83 against MI.
CSK vs MI Key Stats
Chennai Super Kings’ Key Records
- CSK has won four of their last five matches against MI.
- R Ashwin returns to CSK who has 5 wickets at an average of 16 against MI at Chepauk.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad loves playing at CSK’s home ground - 706 runs, 58.83 average and 139.80 strike-rate.
- Rachin Ravindra inside the powerplay in IPL matches at Chepauk - 119 runs, 39.67 average and 201.69 strike-rate.
- CSK has a similar batting line-up like last year and they struggled against left-arm orthodox last season - 28.43 average, 124.38.
- Ashwin vs Rohit Sharma inside the powerplay - 14.5 average, 82.9 strike-rate.
- Noor Ahmed in T20 cricket after IPL 2024 - 44 wickets, 14.5 average and 13.1 strike-rate.
Mumbai Indians’ Key Records
- Rohit Sharma against CSK in Chennai - 97 runs, 16.17 average and 110.23 strike-rate.
- Deepak Chahar loves bowling inside the powerplay at Chepauk - 12 wickets, 17.92 average and 13.17 strike-rate.
- Trent Boult has a very good record against CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL - 12 runs, 3 wickets, 52.2 strike-rate.
- Tilak Varma had a terrific T20I season with team India after IPL 2024 - 413 runs, 82.6 average, 170.7 strike-rate, 1 50 and 2 100s.
- Corbin Bosch can be a surprise package for MI as his numbers in recently concluded SA20 were extraordinary - 11 wickets, 17.4 average and 12 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In CSK vs MI Match 3 Of IPL 2025
- Rohit Sharma is one boundary away from completing 600 fours in IPL and becoming the third player to do so.
- MS Dhoni is 20 runs away from overtaking Suresh Raina as highest run-scorer for CSK in IPL.
- Suryakumar Yadav is 14 runs away from completing 3000 IPL runs for Mumbai Indians and also becoming the third player to do so.
- If R Ashwin takes three or more wickets in this match then he will enter the top three of all time highest wicket-takers’ list in IPL.