MI vs CSK, Match 33 of IPL 2026, is at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on April 23 at 7:30 PM IST. This is IPL’s biggest rivalry: two five-time champions, two fan armies, one prime-time stage.
Mumbai Indians are seventh with 4 points from 6 matches after a crushing 99-run win over Gujarat Titans. Chennai Super Kings are eighth with 4 points from 6 games after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Across 39 IPL meetings, MI lead 21-18. Fire meets legacy again at Wankhede. This MI vs CSK Dream11 prediction covers every angle.
Match Preview: MI vs CSK
Form says both teams are under pressure. History says none of that matters when blue meets yellow.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, 33rd Match |
| Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Night) |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Days | 23 April 2026 |
| Hours of Play | 19:30 start |
Dream11 Team for MI vs CSK
MI vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 39 |
| Mumbai Indians Win | 21 |
| Chennai Super Kings Wins | 18 |
| No Result | 0 |
| MI Highest Score | 219 |
| CSK Highest Score | 218 |
| MI Lowest Score | 136 |
| CSK Lowest Score | 79 |
Mumbai Indians lead overall, but Chennai Super Kings have won four of the last five meetings.
Wankhede Pitch Report for MI vs CSK
Short boundaries, true bounce, fast outfield. If bowlers miss, the ball disappears.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 129 |
| Win Bat First | 48% |
| Win Bowl First | 51% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 171 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Total | 240/4 |
| Lowest Total | 67/10 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 224/4 |
| Lowest Defended | 118/10 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 56% | Spin 44% |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 32.8°C |
| Weather | Sunny |
| Humidity | 57% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Overall | Dew later, toss winner may chase |
Key Players to Watch in MI vs CSK
Big-match players and current form collide tonight.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | MI | Batter | 8 | 255 runs | Avg 36.43 | 153.61 |
| Sanju Samson | CSK | Batter | 7 | 233 runs | Avg 38.83 | 165.24 |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | Batter | 10 | 232 runs | Avg 38.67 | 140.6 |
| Mitchell Santner | MI | Bowler | 7 | 10 wkts | Econ 7.52 | 12.6 |
| Ashwani Kumar | MI | Bowler | 4 | 7 wkts | Econ 9.84 | 10.71 |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | 10 | 18 wkts | Econ 9.29 | 11.05 |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | 10 | 13 wkts | Econ 8.92 | 16.61 |
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Injury Updates for MI vs CSK
Key availability news ahead of IPL El Clásico.
| Team | Player | Status | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | Doubtful / Expected Return | Missed recent matches with a hamstring issue. Reports suggest he could return, possibly as an Impact Player. |
| Chennai Super Kings | MS Dhoni | Doubtful | Recovering from calf injury. Will play only after feeling ready and receiving medical clearance. |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ayush Mhatre | Ruled Out | Left hamstring injury. Out for IPL 2026 with rehabilitation required. |
| Chennai Super Kings | Khaleel Ahmed | Ruled Out | Right quadriceps injury, ruled out of the tournament. |
| Chennai Super Kings | Nathan Ellis | Ruled Out | Hamstring injury ended his season earlier. |
| Chennai Super Kings | Spencer Johnson | Unavailable / Recovering | Still working back from injury and had not joined the squad in provided update. |
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