The blockbuster IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is set to take place on March 23. Both teams have won the IPL title five times each. However, MI captain Hardik Pandya will not be playing in this match due to a one-match ban he received for slow-over rate violations in three games last season. On the other hand, Chennai will stick to their classic approach under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with the experienced MS Dhoni still in the squad. Let’s take a look at the possible playing XIs and the pitch conditions for this high-voltage clash.
Pitch Report
The match will be held at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium, a venue known for favoring spin bowlers. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making spinners even more dangerous. The impact of dew in the final overs could also be a crucial factor, depending on the pitch’s behavior.
Match Prediction
So far, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced each other 39 times in IPL history. MI has won 21 matches, while CSK has emerged victorious in 18 games. Notably, CSK has dominated recent encounters, winning five of the last six matches between these two teams. MI’s last victory over CSK came in 2022.
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CSK’s Predicted Playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana.
MI’s Predicted Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma.