Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed one of the greatest rivalries in Indian Premier League history. From unforgettable finals and thrilling thrillers to MS Dhoni’s calculated finishes and Rohit Sharma’s calm leadership, their battle has defined franchise identities over time.
Recent performances by MI have upped their chances of making the playoffs; repeating what happened against CSK could prove decisive in the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings players matchups.
| Date | Venue | Result | MI Score | CSK Score | Winner | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | CSK won by 4 wickets | 155/9 | 158/6 | CSK | Noor Ahmad |
| Apr 20, 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | MI won by 9 wickets | 177/1 | 176/5 | MI | Rohit Sharma |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | CSK won by 20 runs | 186/6 | 206/4 | CSK | Matheesha Pathirana |
| May 6, 2023 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | CSK won by 6 wickets | 139/8 | 140/4 | CSK | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | CSK won by 7 wickets | 157/8 | 159/3 | CSK | Ravindra Jadeja |
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is an all-round cricketer of modern India’s dream team: capable of batting, bowling and fielding as an all-rounder like Kapil Dev was before his retirement.
A livewire on the field who can hit big runs or change the course of a match on his own; fantastic team player that thrives when placed under pressure on a grand stage!
Starting his IPL career with MI, he spent seven seasons there winning three championships. Following this he was selected as captain for Gujarat Titans in 2022 – leading them to win their inaugural IPL title within just their inaugural season! Additionally he contributed heavily towards India’s success at the 2024 World Cup tournament.
After an initially disappointing start to the season, Pandya has found his form once more and should be in prime form when Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings on March 7. His ability to bat when required and bowl accurately at the death can make him a match-winner.
CSK have faced Mumbai Indians 36 times during IPL history, winning more than half. Mumbai Indians hold the upper hand when it comes to basic head-to-head comparisons but CSK have enjoyed a recent comeback and should emerge victorious at Wankhede Stadium.
Dhoni led his Chennai side to victory against Lucknow Super Giants earlier this week and will hope to maintain their winning form against Mumbai Indians, currently fourth on the points table with six victories out of seven matches played.
MI will be without Jasprit Bumrah due to injury and Jofra Archer will make his debut for Mumbai-based franchise instead. Though wicketless on debut against RCB, Archer can potentially play a huge role for MI if healthy.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been in fine form for Mumbai Indians this season and has been an essential member of their bowling attack.
A wicket-taker, Jasprit will look to repeat his performance from last year’s IPL Final against Sunrisers Hyderabad by taking two wickets and helping their side clinch their maiden title.
Bumrah may miss this match against CSK due to injury; he has yet to get clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), meaning that he could miss not just this but several matches as well.
Bumrah’s absence will be felt keenly by Mumbai Indians who would hope for a promising start for their campaign.
CSK will look to rebound quickly from their opening loss against KKR with their strong squad looking to dominate opposition teams such as Mumbai Indians.
CSK have proven themselves worthy of five-time championship status by winning multiple encounters against them recently and will look to extend that trend at Wankhede Stadium.
The match will see an intense battle of top order batsmen between CSK and MI. MS Dhoni has been one of the chief architects behind most of their successes; he continues to show solid form with both bat and ball and could prove difficult for MI’s bowlers to contain.
Shivam Dube has also been in fine form recently and can score big runs against top-quality opposition. His left-handedness has often come to his side’s rescue during crucial matches in the past and it will hope he does it once more in this crucial match-up.
Mumbai Indians must find a replacement for Bumrah after his absence, and there will likely be competition between Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult for positions within their team.
Incorporating newcomers like South African pacer Corbin Bosch may prove beneficial; though not having represented his nation internationally in T20Is yet, he has proven wicket-taking ability domestically.
Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard is one of the premier batsmen in T20 cricket. Hailing from Trinidad, this towering player is famed for his powerful swing and ability to clear boundaries with ease, while his exceptional fielding includes stunning catches. Kieron Pollard has become an invaluable asset to Mumbai Indians; especially when chasing targets.
Mumbai have made significant strides this season, quickly climbing to playoff contention and hoping to extend that success against CSK. Both teams possess formidable offensive arsenals; making for an intriguing battle!
CSK have won four consecutive meetings between these sides and can expect another exciting encounter featuring some of the greatest players from both squads. Don’t miss this memorable occasion!
As Chennai Super Kings elected to bowl first, Mumbai were limited to just 36-6 in their initial overs. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck by Khaleel Ahmed while Ryan Rickelton was caught behind for 13. However, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma ensured MI reached 82-3 at half time.
Pollard, an exceptional all-rounder, has had an excellent domestic season playing for both the Southern Redbacks and Somerset Sabres. A versatile all-rounder who possesses both power hitting ability and medium pace bowling ability.
Pollard has also proved himself as an exceptional fielder having represented Western Australia and South Australian franchises as well as playing with BBL Adelaide Strikers.
Former India wicketkeeper Dhruv Shorey will be keen to prove his worth against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings in this key matchup.
His batting has been impressive recently and can turn games around with his big-hitting ability. Dhruv could provide Mumbai’s spinners with an unexpected threat while his ability to rotate strike could prove invaluable against CSK top-order members such as Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway.
MS Dhoni
Mumbai Indians have steadily made progress throughout their season and now stand a chance at playoff contention after three wins in their last four matches, most recently against MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
They will look to continue this run when taking on MS Dhoni and his side at the Wankhede Stadium this Sunday.
MI and CSK have faced off 38 times during the IPL, with MI leading by a small margin with 20 victories to 17. Both will look to improve their respective records but must put on an outstanding show against each other to succeed. Here is a look at who might make an impressionful performance during this matchup.
CSK are hoping that with MS Dhoni back at their side, their season can turn around and they reclaim their crown from last year. CSK have always qualified for playoffs – finishing in the top four in 12 out of 16 editions – so his experience could prove pivotal against Mumbai Indians.
After an inauspicious start to their IPL season, the Chennai Super Kings hope to improve their form and advance further towards playoff contention. Suresh Raina may not be with them this week, so Ravindra Jadeja and Dinesh Karthik should lead by example at Wankhede Stadium.
An Indian team’s victory against Mumbai would improve their chances of finishing in the top four and alleviate pressure in their next set of matches. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah should return after missing their previous match due to wrist pain.
South African bowler Dale Steyn joins the squad for the first time this season and should prove an invaluable addition. Steyn has been in outstanding form recently and will look to add to his wicket total against Mumbai Indians. His quick fire spells could prove particularly crucial early on.