Mi vs CSK IPL 2025: Two most successful teams of the league in the second match of double header in IPL will be face-to-face with Mumbai Indians (Mi) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This will be the second ‘El Classico’ match of the season. In the match played earlier, Chennai defeated Mumbai by 4 wickets. In such a situation, Mumbai would like to win this match under any circumstances and complete the revenge of the previous defeat from Chennai.
Let us know that this high-voltage match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played from 7:30 pm today at Mumbai’s Home Ground i.e. Wankhede International Cricket Stadium, while the toss will be 7 pm. Before the match starts, let’s take a look at the stadium’s pitch report, Mi vs CSK head-to-head figures and other required updates related to the match.
CSK can fade the thrill of ‘El Classico’
Chennai’s weak form can slightly fade the thrill of ‘L. Classico’, the biggest match of the IPL. Chennai defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 5 wickets in the last match to stop five consecutive defeats, but the team’s batting is still a matter of concern. In the absence of regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has once again commanded the team, whose many memories are attached to the Wankhede Stadium, whether the winning six of the 2011 World Cup or hitting three sixes in four balls against Hardik in the last season.
Chennai’s bowling has a balance. The team has added former Mumbai Indians player Dewald Bravis and young batsman Ayush Mahatre to strengthen batting, although they are less likely to play in their final XI.
Mumbai will come to avenge the previous defeat from Chennai
Talking about Mumbai, he has returned to the last two matches after the initial shaking in the current season and has gained confidence in the last two matches by defeating Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team under Hardik Pandya is currently at seventh place in the points table and will win the match to avenge the defeat in the match before CSK, along with the third consecutive win in the current season.
In their last match against Sunrisers, Mumbai Indians showed discipline in bowling and stopped Hyderabad’s strong batting from scoring a big score. After this, the team easily crossed the target of 163 runs and crossed it easily. The pitch of that match was helpful for spinners, but playing on such a pitch against a team like Chennai can prove to be risky.
Noor Ahmed of CSK is in excellent form
Chennai has a left -handed spinner Noor Ahmed, who has so far taken 12 wickets in seven matches, including three successes of the initial match against Mumbai. Apart from him, Chennai also has experienced options like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Mi bowling strengthened by Bumrah’s return
Mumbai’s bowling has strengthened by the return of Jasprit Bumrah, while Trent Bolt has indicated to return to the form by putting a deadly yorker against Hyderabad. Hardik Pandya himself is also contributing to both departments, but he can depend on Naman Dheer for aggressive batting in the last overs. The injury to the finger during the fielding of Karn Sharma is a matter of concern.
Mi vs CSK Head Two
Both Mumbai and Chennai are the most successful teams of the league (both teams have won 5-5 titles) and their rivalry is very old. Both teams have clashed in the final of the league four times. It won three times Mumbai and Chennai won three times. These are the most face-to-face teams in the final of the league. Talking about the head to head record between Mi and CSK, Mi’s upper hand looks heavy in it. So far 38 matches have been played between the two teams, of which Mi has won 20 times, while CSK has won 18 matches. CSK has won the last four consecutive matches, including the first clash of this season against MI.
How is the condition of the Wankhede Stadium pitch?
The pitch of the Wankhede Stadium is usually difficult for batting. The pitch here is made of red clay, which gives good boom and the ball easily comes on the bat. Here spinners also have to struggle to take wickets. There is no grass in the pitch, which also helps fast bowlers. The role of the toss is very important here. Captains like to bowl first after winning the toss.
IPL data at Wankhede Stadium
119 IPL matches have been played so far at Wankhede Stadium. The teams who bat first here have won 55 matches and later batting teams have won 64 matches. The stadium has the name of the highest score RCB (235/1 vs. Mi, 2015) and the minimum score KKR (67 vs Mi, 2008). The biggest innings here was played by AB de Villiers (133* vs Mi, 2015). The best bowling here was done by Harbhajan Singh (5/18 vs CSK, 2011).
Both teams perform at Wankhede Stadium
MI has played 88 matches at its home ground Wankhede Stadium, out of which he has lost 54 matches and lost 33 matches. 1 match has been tied. Mi’s best score on this ground is 234 runs. CSK has played 25 matches here so far. He has won 13 matches. This team has suffered defeat in 12 matches. CSK’s best score on this ground is 220 runs.
Potential playing-11 of both Mi and CSK teams
Mumbai Indians (Mi)
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Ricelton (wicketkeeper), Will Jax, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Bolt, Jaspreet Bumrah.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Sheikh Rashid, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Jamie Overton, Mathisha Pathirana, Khalil Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj.
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