📌 Match Details

Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, 33rd Match
Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
Date & Time: 23 April 2026, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports

🏏 Match Overview

The biggest rivalry in IPL history returns as Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings. Both teams have had inconsistent starts, with 2 wins each from 6 matches, making this clash crucial for playoff momentum.

MI come into this match with confidence after a dominant win, while CSK are looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat.

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 39
MI Wins: 21
CSK Wins: 18
No Result: 0

👉 MI have a slight edge historically, but the rivalry remains extremely competitive.

🧠 Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium

Flat batting-friendly surface
Average 1st innings score: 210–220+
Short boundaries & fast outfield
Chasing teams have better success

👉 Expect a high-scoring thriller, with bowlers needing variations to survive.

🔥 Probable Playing 11

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Rohit Sharma
Quinton de Kock (WK)
Naman Dhir
Suryakumar Yadav
Hardik Pandya (C)
Tilak Varma
Sherfane Rutherford
Mitchell Santner
Krish Bhagat
Jasprit Bumrah
AM Ghazanfar

Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Sanju Samson
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Sarfaraz Khan
Dewald Brevis
Shivam Dube
MS Dhoni (WK)
Jamie Overton
Noor Ahmad
Anshul Kamboj
Gurjapneet Singh
Spencer Johnson / Akeal Hosain

Impact Player: Gurjapneet Singh

🌟 Key Players to Watch

Tilak Varma (MI): Coming off a sensational century
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Game-changer in death overs
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Anchor and captain
Anshul Kamboj (CSK): Leading wicket-taker this season

🔮 Match Prediction

Pitch favors batting + chasing advantage
MI have momentum after a big win
CSK slightly inconsistent in recent matches

👉 Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win (slight edge ~55%)

📊 Final Verdict

This “El Clásico” of IPL promises runs, drama, and big performances. If MI bat second, they become strong favorites—but CSK’s experience means the match could go down to the wire.

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