El Clasico returns, but with both giants gasping. Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians on 2 May, 7:30 PM at Chepauk, with CSK 6th and MI 9th in must-win territory.
CSK crushed MI by 103 runs at the Wankhede in Match 33, with Sanju Samson’s 101*. MI’s defence has been awful, leaking 10.83 runs an over this season. Spin will dominate the middle overs again, and home edge tilts heavily toward Chennai.
Match Preview: CSK vs MI
Two struggling giants meet, but only one is at home. CSK have form, spin, and Chepauk, while MI carry pressure and a bowling unit in crisis.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| Date | 2 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Series | IPL 2026 |
| Match No. | 44 |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports / JioHotstar |
Dream11 Team CSK vs MI Match 44
Head-to-Head Record: CSK vs MI
Biggest rivalry in IPL history. MI lead all-time, but CSK own the recent record, winning 5 of the last 6.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 41 |
| MI Wins | 22 |
| CSK Wins | 19 |
| No Result | 0 |
| CSK Highest Score | 207/6 |
| MI Highest Score | 243 |
| CSK Lowest Score | 109 |
| MI Lowest Score (vs CSK) | 104 |
CSK Predicted Playing XI
Samson opens, the spin trio attacks, and Kamboj leads the new ball.
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh.
Impact Player: Mukesh Choudhary. MS Dhoni remains out with a calf injury.
MI Predicted Playing XI
Jacks and Rickelton open, Bumrah leads the attack, Ghazanfar handles powerplay spin.
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar.
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar. Rohit Sharma is unlikely to play with a hamstring issue.
Chepauk Pitch Report for CSK vs MI
Chepauk has flipped from slow turner to flat batting deck this season. Spinners still grip in the middle overs, which is where CSK strangle MI.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| IPL 2026 Matches | 4 |
| Avg 1st Inns Score | 192-199 |
| Bat First Wins (IPL 2026) | 1 of 4 |
| Bowl First Wins (IPL 2026) | 3 of 4 |
| Highest Total (IPL 2026) | 212 |
| Pitch Used | Pitch No. 5 |
| Pace vs Spin | Spin grips middle overs |
| Dew Factor | Significant after 14th over |
Weather Report
Hot and humid Chennai night with no rain expected. Dew likely from the second innings onward.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 33.8°C |
| Weather | Clear, humid |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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Key Players to Watch in CSK vs MI
Form players, milestone-makers, and the bowlers most likely to break this game open.
| Player | Team | Role | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | WK-Batter | 345 runs, 2 centuries |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | Batter | Captain, in patchy form |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | All-rounder | 206 runs, SR 140.13 |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | 14 wickets, SR 11.85 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | 7 wickets, Econ 8.75 |
| Akeal Hosein | CSK | Bowler | 4/17 vs MI in last meeting |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | Batter | 291 runs, SR 149.23 |
| Tilak Varma | MI | Batter | 251 runs, century vs GT |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | All-rounder | Captain, MI’s middle anchor |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Bowler | Worst IPL season for him |
| AM Ghazanfar | MI | Bowler | 10 wickets in 6 innings |
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