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MI vs CSK IPL 2025 Preview: Wankhede Gears Up for Blockbuster
The biggest rivalry in IPL history returns to the spotlight as Mumbai Indians (MI) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 38 of IPL 2025 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 20. Both five-time champions are neck and neck in the standings, making this clash a potential turning point in the season.
MI are on a rebound with momentum on their side, while CSK are struggling to stay afloat after a series of underwhelming performances.
MI vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 38
- MI Wins: 20
- CSK Wins: 18
CSK defeated MI earlier this season on March 23 in Chennai by 4 wickets, with standout performances from Noor Ahmad (4/18) and fifties from Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra.
Team Form and Standings
- Mumbai Indians: WWLLW (7th place, 8 points)
- Chennai Super Kings: LWLWL (10th place, 4 points)
MI have climbed up the ladder after wins against SRH and PBKS. CSK, on the other hand, are desperately looking for answers, having won just 2 out of 7 matches so far.
Pitch and Weather Report – Wankhede Stadium
- Surface Type: Flat, batting-friendly wicket with short square boundaries
- Average 1st Innings Score (2025): 166
- Dew Factor: High — favors chasing
- Weather: 32°C and humid, no rain forecast
Teams prefer chasing here, with 7 of the last 9 games won by the team batting second.
Probable Playing XI – MI vs CSK
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Sub: Vignesh Puthur / Nehal Wadhera
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Shaik Rasheed
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jamie Overton
- MS Dhoni (c & wk)
- Anshul Kamboj
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Sub: Shivam Dube / Ajinkya Rahane
Key Battles to Watch
- Jasprit Bumrah vs Ruturaj Gaikwad: New-ball dominance vs elegant strokeplay
- Hardik Pandya vs Ravindra Jadeja: All-round brilliance collides
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Noor Ahmad: Mumbai’s most aggressive batter vs CSK’s trump card
Players to Watch
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 265 runs in 7 innings, strike rate of 151.43
- Hardik Pandya (MI): 104 runs & 11 wickets – MI’s best all-round performer
- Noor Ahmad (CSK): 12 wickets this season, including 4/18 vs MI
- MS Dhoni (CSK): 130 runs at 158.54 SR, still delivering vintage cameos
Fantasy Tip for Dream11 Players
- Pick Bumrah and Noor Ahmad as wicket-taking anchors
- Hardik Pandya is ideal for captain/vice-captain roles due to dual role
- Rachin Ravindra and Tilak Varma offer points stability
Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Streaming: JioCinema
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Disclaimer
This is a match preview based on available squad data and recent performances. Final XIs are subject to change post-toss. Follow official team announcements for accuracy.
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