It’s IPL time, it’s El-Clásico time—it’s Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians!
The first two matches of the season have been nothing short of thrilling, and now, it’s time for the biggest rivalry in IPL history to take center stage. CSK vs. MI has always been a battle of titans, packed with high-intensity moments, legendary performances, and unforgettable finishes.
No need for any more buildup—let’s dive straight into the preview!
- Probable 11
- Stats
- Weather
- Pitch
- Prediction
- Where/When/How to watch this match in INDIA
Probable 11 For Both Teams:
CSK:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sam Curran
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmed
- Khaleel Ahmed
Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Will Jacks
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Robin Minz (WK)
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Satyanarayana Raju
Stats:
| Matches- | 37 |
| CSK Won- | 17 |
| MI Won- | 20 |
| Tied- | 0 |
| No Result- | 0 |
MI also have the advantage over CSK in Chepauk, leading 7-4. The only team to defeat the yellow army so many times, in their den.
Weather Report:
As always, it’s scorching hot in Chennai, with an excessive heat warning in place. So, there’s really no point in predicting rain or even dew for that matter. Expect dry conditions and a pitch that could slow down as the game progresses, making batting first a potentially smarter choice.
Pitch Report:
A slow track, which might aid spin, is likely to be rolled out for Sunday’s game. There’s a chance that both teams could pack their XIs (or XIIs) with three frontline spinners. Dew was a major factor during IPL 2024 and also during TNPL 2024, but the new IPL rules, which allow the team bowling second to get the ball changed on demand once anytime after the tenth over in evening games, might help counter that.
(ESPN Cric-Info)
Prediction:
MI may have the overall edge in this rivalry and at Chepauk, but recent history favors CSK. In their last five encounters, CSK has dominated with four wins, while MI’s lone victory came in 2022 when they bowled CSK out for just 87.
Adding to MI’s challenge is their horrendous first-match record—they haven’t won an opening game since 2012! That’s a long drought.
With Chennai being CSK’s fortress, we’re backing CSK to take this one, but expect a thrilling contest, especially with former CSK players like Deepak Chahar now in MI’s ranks, bringing valuable insights into the Chepauk pitch.
If you don’t want to miss the first El-Clásico of the season, make sure to tune into JioHotstar at 7:30 PM IST. It’s going to be an electrifying clash—may the best team win! 🔥🏏
Until Next Time,
Thank you.
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