IPL 2025: CSK vs MI
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will have its first double-header today, March 23. The second match of the day will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. The match will start at 7:30 PM, with the toss at 7:00 PM.
CSK vs MI – The ‘L-Classico’ of IPL
The match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is often called the “L-Classico” of IPL. The term comes from football’s “El Clasico”, which is played between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Since CSK and MI are the two most successful IPL teams with 5 titles each, fans gave this match a similar name.
So far, CSK and MI have played 37 matches in the IPL. Mumbai has won 20 times, while Chennai has won 17 times. Mumbai has also won 6 out of 9 matches played in Chennai, showing their dominance on CSK’s home ground. However, Chennai has won the last three matches against Mumbai.
Team Updates
Mumbai Indians: MI has a strong top-order with Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, and Tilak Varma. Their bowling attack is led by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, while spinners like Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be crucial on Chennai’s spin-friendly pitch.
Chennai Super Kings: CSK has strengthened their team with experienced players. Their spin attack includes Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmed. The batting lineup features Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Shivam Dube.
Captaincy Changes
Mumbai Indians will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in this match as Hardik Pandya is serving a one-match ban due to a slow over-rate in MI’s last match of IPL 2024. Pandya will return as captain from the next game. Also, Jasprit Bumrah will miss the first few matches due to injury.
Pitch & Weather Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its spin-friendly pitch, making batting difficult. Out of 85 IPL matches played here, teams batting first have won 49 times, while chasing teams have won 36 times. The highest IPL total here is 246/5, scored by CSK against RR in 2010.
Weather Alert: There is an 80% chance of rain in Chennai today, which may affect the match. The temperature will be between 27°C to 33°C.
Playing XI (Expected)
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.
Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma, Naman Dheer, Robin Minz (WK), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma.
Where to Watch?
The match will be streamed live on JioCinema (app and website) and will be broadcast on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels.
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Today is the second IPL 2025 Match between SRH and RR. In the first match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match will start at 3:30 PM, with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM.
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will have its first double-header today, featuring two matches in a single day.
In the first match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match starts at 3:30 PM.
So far, SRH and RR have faced each other five times in Hyderabad, with Hyderabad winning four matches and Rajasthan winning just one. Last season, SRH defeated RR in Qualifier 2.
Later in the day, the second match will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) go up against their biggest rivals, Mumbai Indians (MI) in an exciting clash.
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