NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) face MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday evening in the return leg of the IPL Clasico at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While MI ride high on momentum, CSK arrive desperate to revive their flailing campaign.
After a rocky start to IPL 2025 , Mumbai Indians have finally found rhythm, stitching together back-to-back wins against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hardik Pandya’s men have climbed to seventh but remain in the mid-table muddle with playoff qualification still hanging in the balance. Another win could catapult them into the top five.
MI’s recent victories have come on the back of tactical masterstrokes -- especially with the ball. Against a powerful SRH lineup, they effectively weaponised the Wankhede pitch, exploiting turn and variable bounce to strangle the middle order. But CSK, with their arsenal of experienced spinners and calculating batters, pose a different kind of threat.
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CSK may have snapped their four-match losing streak with a nervy win over LSG, but they’re far from their dominant best. What could reignite their fire? Perhaps the sight of MS Dhoni walking out at Wankhede -- a ground he’s owned time and again -- will do the trick. The veteran rolled back the years in their last clash at this venue, launching three consecutive sixes off Pandya to snatch a win in the final over.
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The Super Kings have also shuffled their pack with some new faces. Dewald Brevis -- ironically, a former MI player -- is back in yellow, and there's buzz about young Ayush Mhatre, a local Mumbai talent now in CSK colours. But whether they break into the XI remains to be seen.
While CSK boasts a spin-heavy attack with Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad -- the latter already scalping 12 wickets this season -- their batting remains a concern. Devon Conway and Shivam Dube have lacked consistency, while injuries have plagued their core.
MI’s batting unit, meanwhile, is humming along nicely. Suryakumar Yadav is striking the ball like a dream, Tilak Varma is racking up runs with intent, and Ryan Rickelton is proving to be the glue at the top. Rohit Sharma hasn’t gone big yet, but his starts have provided the spark. Will Jacks has emerged as a valuable utility player, adding depth with both bat and ball.
On the bowling front, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah are beginning to click as a pair. Boult’s yorkers have been razor-sharp, while Bumrah’s control in the death overs was on full display against SRH. Karn Sharma’s injury (split webbing) is a concern, though -- his availability will be a game-time decision.
MI vs CSK : Wankhede Pitch Report
The Wankhede surface hasn’t played true to its reputation this season. It has offered considerable assistance to spinners, especially under lights. Slower balls and cutters have gripped off the surface, frustrating batters looking for pace. Expect another low-bounce affair, where timing will be key and 160 might be a defendable score.
MI vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Impact Sub: Karn Sharma (if fit) / Corbin Bosch
Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Sub: Vijay Shankar
MI vs CSK: Head-to-Head
Total matches played: 38
MI won: 20
CSK won: 18
Mumbai Weather Report
A warm and humid evening is expected in Mumbai with temperatures hovering around 27–32°C. No rain is forecast. Dew could become a factor in the second innings, tilting the balance slightly in favour of teams chasing.
MI vs CSK: Livestreaming Details
Catch the IPL Clasico live on the Star Sports Network on TV, with live streaming available on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM IST onwards.
Squads
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (c&wk), Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, VIjay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana.
After a rocky start to IPL 2025 , Mumbai Indians have finally found rhythm, stitching together back-to-back wins against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hardik Pandya’s men have climbed to seventh but remain in the mid-table muddle with playoff qualification still hanging in the balance. Another win could catapult them into the top five.
MI’s recent victories have come on the back of tactical masterstrokes -- especially with the ball. Against a powerful SRH lineup, they effectively weaponised the Wankhede pitch, exploiting turn and variable bounce to strangle the middle order. But CSK, with their arsenal of experienced spinners and calculating batters, pose a different kind of threat.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
CSK may have snapped their four-match losing streak with a nervy win over LSG, but they’re far from their dominant best. What could reignite their fire? Perhaps the sight of MS Dhoni walking out at Wankhede -- a ground he’s owned time and again -- will do the trick. The veteran rolled back the years in their last clash at this venue, launching three consecutive sixes off Pandya to snatch a win in the final over.
Who's that IPL player?
The Super Kings have also shuffled their pack with some new faces. Dewald Brevis -- ironically, a former MI player -- is back in yellow, and there's buzz about young Ayush Mhatre, a local Mumbai talent now in CSK colours. But whether they break into the XI remains to be seen.
While CSK boasts a spin-heavy attack with Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad -- the latter already scalping 12 wickets this season -- their batting remains a concern. Devon Conway and Shivam Dube have lacked consistency, while injuries have plagued their core.
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MI’s batting unit, meanwhile, is humming along nicely. Suryakumar Yadav is striking the ball like a dream, Tilak Varma is racking up runs with intent, and Ryan Rickelton is proving to be the glue at the top. Rohit Sharma hasn’t gone big yet, but his starts have provided the spark. Will Jacks has emerged as a valuable utility player, adding depth with both bat and ball.
On the bowling front, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah are beginning to click as a pair. Boult’s yorkers have been razor-sharp, while Bumrah’s control in the death overs was on full display against SRH. Karn Sharma’s injury (split webbing) is a concern, though -- his availability will be a game-time decision.
MI vs CSK : Wankhede Pitch Report
The Wankhede surface hasn’t played true to its reputation this season. It has offered considerable assistance to spinners, especially under lights. Slower balls and cutters have gripped off the surface, frustrating batters looking for pace. Expect another low-bounce affair, where timing will be key and 160 might be a defendable score.
MI vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Impact Sub: Karn Sharma (if fit) / Corbin Bosch
Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Sub: Vijay Shankar
MI vs CSK: Head-to-Head
Total matches played: 38
MI won: 20
CSK won: 18
Mumbai Weather Report
A warm and humid evening is expected in Mumbai with temperatures hovering around 27–32°C. No rain is forecast. Dew could become a factor in the second innings, tilting the balance slightly in favour of teams chasing.
MI vs CSK: Livestreaming Details
Catch the IPL Clasico live on the Star Sports Network on TV, with live streaming available on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM IST onwards.
Squads
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (c&wk), Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, VIjay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana.
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