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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Chennai Super Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets
Mumbai Indians have struggled against Chennai Super Kings in recent matchups, losing four of their last five encounters.
We are backing Chennai Super Kings to come out on top against Mumbai Indians in this clash.
Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 30.3°C|Mist |
IPL's 18th edition gets underway Saturday night amid growing fan enthusiasm. But the real fireworks start Sunday when Mumbai Indians clash with Chennai Super Kings in what many consider the marquee matchup of the early schedule. Each squad will be desperate to start strongly in this high-stakes rivalry match, as both cricket franchises are aiming to break new ground by securing what would be a record sixth IPL title for either organization.
218/5 in 20.0 10.9
191/7 in 20.0 9.55
231/3 in 20.0 11.55
196/8 in 20.0 9.8
139/9 in 20.0 6.95
167/9 in 20.0 8.35
162/7 in 20.0 8.1
163/3 in 17.5 9.14
196/6 in 20.0 9.8
214/6 in 20.0 10.7
174/3 in 17.2 10.04
173/8 in 20.0 8.65
145/10 in 18.5 7.7
169/10 in 19.5 8.52
145/6 in 19.2 7.5
144/7 in 20.0 7.2
140/4 in 17.4
IPL 2023
Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets
139/8 in 20.0
157/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
159/3 in 18.1
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will step into IPL 2025 with a revamped squad, a composed leader in Ruturaj Gaikwad, and a determination to get back to their best. The five-time champions fell short of a playoff spot last season and will be eager to turn things around.
Gaikwad will anchor the batting lineup, bringing an impressive IPL track record—2380 runs in 65 innings at an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 137. With two centuries and 18 half-centuries to his credit, he will be expected to set the tone at the top. Rachin Ravindra, who has been in excellent form, is likely to get the nod ahead of Devon Conway and open alongside Gaikwad. However, Gaikwad’s T20 strike rate of 131.90 compared to Ravindra’s 140.46 suggests a more measured approach early on, increasing the responsibility on the middle order to push the scoring rate.
Rahul Tripathi will slot into the No.3 position, taking over from Ajinkya Rahane. Shivam Dube’s entry point will depend on match conditions, but his ability to up the tempo is a huge asset. MS Dhoni, with all his experience, will be vital in finishing games.
One of CSK’s biggest assets is their experienced core. The return of Ravichandran Ashwin after ten years and Sam Curran after four strengthens the all-rounder department, adding players who thrive under pressure. Ravindra Jadeja’s presence further stabilizes both batting and bowling.
Chepauk’s spin-friendly tracks will make Jadeja, Ashwin, and Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad crucial in the middle overs, where they can tighten the screws on opposition batters.
In the pace attack, Matheesha Pathirana and Sam Curran will be central. Pathirana’s ability to bowl deadly yorkers makes him a major threat in the final overs.
Shivam Dube was the 2nd highest run-scorer at Chennai, last season where he scored 236 runs in 7 matches. He scored over 19 runs in five of the seven matches played. Against Mumbai Indians, the southpaw has scored 219 runs in 10 matches, averaging 36.50.
The skipper of CSK, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 460 runs in 7 matches at Chennai last season. He his highest scored was 108* and he managed to score over 30 runs in all the 7 matches. Given his phenomenal record at Chepauk, we back Gaikwad to get his campaign underway with a match winning knock.
Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana Impact player options: Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Vijay Shankar.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad
Mumbai Indians, tied with Chennai Super Kings as the most decorated team in IPL history, head into the 2025 season determined to bounce back from a tough campaign last year. Led by Hardik Pandya, they will be chasing a record-extending sixth title with a squad that blends experienced names with exciting new additions. The team will be looking to put past struggles behind them and make a strong push for success.
The franchise kept its core intact with Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma. They also made big moves in the Jeddah auction, bringing in Will Jacks from England, Trent Boult from New Zealand, South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton, and experienced spinner Mitchell Santner.
For their opening fixture, MI will be without Pandya due to a slow over-rate suspension from last season. Suryakumar Yadav will step in as captain. Although his recent numbers haven’t been great—averaging under 30 in his last 17 T20 innings for India—his ability to turn games around remains unquestioned. A strong performance here could put him back in form.
The expected top order of Rohit, Rickelton, Tilak, and Suryakumar should bring an attacking approach. This aggressive start will allow players like Will Jacks and Naman Dhir to take charge in the death overs and push the scoring further.
In the bowling department, Santner could edge out Jacks for the spin all-rounder’s role, given his current form and left-arm variety. Trent Boult, back in MI colors after a stint with Rajasthan Royals, will lead the pace attack, ed by Karn Sharma and Deepak Chahar.
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult. Impact Player options: Reece Topley, Corbin Bosch
Robin Minz, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju
Chepauk is usually known to be a spin-friendly surface which becomes slower in the second innings. However, looking at the last season here, the pitch tends to stay flat throughout, and dew probably won't affect how the game unfolds.
The weather in Chennai will be hot and humid but clear. We will get a full game.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High TurnChepauk’s average first-innings score is 159, but recent seasons have seen a shift toward higher totals. In IPL 2024 alone, four scores crossed the 200-run mark at this venue. With the pitch favoring batters more than before, teams setting a target will likely aim for a competitive total in the range of 190-200 runs to feel confident.
We back the luck to be in favour of the visitors, Mumbai Indians to win the coin toss in today's el-clasico between CSK and MI.
The average total match score in IPL 2024 at Chennai was 321 runs. Chennai's track is considered balanced, with early-season games typically yielding higher scores. Last season, three of the first four games saw total match scores exceeding 341 runs. However, a dry track is expected, suggesting spinners will find some turn and the match will likely be moderately scoring.
At Chepauk, teams that win the toss often choose to bat first. The wicket slows down over time, making it harder to chase later in the game. By setting a competitive total early, teams can take advantage of the deteriorating conditions and make life difficult for their opponents.
Chennai Super Kings stand equal with Mumbai Indians in IPL championships, with their home-field advantage often being the difference-maker. For Mumbai to win this match, they'll need early wickets and aggressive batting up front. Meanwhile, CSK must capitalize on their Chepauk spin advantage and improve their PowerPlay scoring—an area where they've struggled recently. Their PowerPlay run rate of just 8.55 over the last three seasons ranks third-worst in the IPL.
Despite these challenges, Chennai's familiar conditions, spin-heavy lineup, and ionate fans give them an edge. Factor in Mumbai missing Jasprit Bumrah and regular captain Hardik's absence, and CSK look like the favorites to take this one.
We are backing Chennai Super Kings to come out on top against Mumbai Indians in this clash.
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