The much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on March 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have a rich history in the tournament, with MI leading the head-to-head battle with 20 wins against CSK’s 17 in their previous encounters (CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, IPL 2025 (Indian T20 League)).
Pitch & Weather Report
The Chennai pitch is known for favoring spinners. The surface is dry, which helps bowlers get grip and turn. A score around 160-170 could be competitive, given that the pitch slows down as the match progresses. The weather will be hot and humid with temperatures around 31°C and high humidity levels of 75% (CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, IPL 2025 (Indian T20 League)).
Team News & Key Players
- CSK Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Newly appointed, replacing MS Dhoni)
- MI Captain: Suryakumar Yadav (Hardik Pandya is unavailable due to a ban)
- Injury Updates: No major injury concerns for both teams (MI vs CSK Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings In Wakhede Stadium, 730PM IST, Mumbai | Cricket News | Zee News).
CSK Probable XI
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Deepak Hooda
- Sam Curran
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
MI Probable XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Robin Minz
- Mitchell Santner
- Karn Sharma
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult (
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions
Team 1 (Balanced)
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Matheesha Pathirana
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Vice-Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Team 2 (Bowling Strength)
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Matheesha Pathirana
- Captain: Rachin Ravindra
- Vice-Captain: Rohit Sharma (CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, IPL 2025 (Indian T20 League)).
Match Prediction
With both teams having strong lineups, MI might have a slight edge due to their superior record against CSK. However, Chennai’s home advantage and spin-friendly pitch could work in their favor. The toss will be crucial, and the team batting first will aim for 170+ to put pressure on the opponent (CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, IPL 2025 (Indian T20 League)) (MI vs CSK Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings In Wakhede Stadium, 730PM IST, Mumbai | Cricket News | Zee News).