The most exciting rivalry in the IPL is back! CSK will face MI in Match 3 of IPL 2025. This match is set to kick off the IPL season in style.
The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 23 at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams will be eager to start their campaign with a win.
CSK and MI are the most successful teams in IPL history, with five titles each. This season, they’ll be battling it out to claim a record-breaking sixth IPL trophy.
In today’s article, You will get CSK vs MI Dream11 Team and Prediction. Also, we will provide match analysis, pitch report, playing11, injury report, today’s dream11 team, venue report, and must-picks for CSK vs MI.
You can use this MI vs CSK Team to play on Dream11 or any other fantasy platform like Playerzpot, Vision11, MyTeam11, My11Circle, Gamez, etc.
CSK vs MI IPL 2025 3rd Match Details
| Match: | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| Date: | 23 March 2025, Sunday |
| Time: | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue: | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast: | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report- CSK vs MI
| Total Match Played: | 85 |
| Batting First Won: | 49 (57.65%) |
| Batting Second Won: | 36 (42.35%) |
| Tie: | 00 |
| Average 1st innings Score: | 174 |
| Highest Team Score: | 246/5 by CSK vs RR (2010) |
| Lowest Team Score: | 70 all-out by RCB vs CSK (2019) |
| Toss Prediction: | Win toss & bowl first (chasing teams won 6/9 in 2024) |
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is traditionally known to assist spinners, offering turn and bounce.
However, in recent years, it has also become conducive to batting, with average first innings scores nearing 170 in IPL 2024.
Teams often prefer chasing at this venue, and a total above 170 is considered competitive.
CSK vs MI Weather Report
| Temperature | 30-31°C |
| Weather Forecast | 75% Humidity with 0% chance of rain |
| Clouds: | Clear |
| Wind: | 11-14 kmph |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting-friendly, spinners in mid overs |
| Best Suited To | Pace & Spin equally, chasing preferred |
| Average First innings score | 174 |
Record of chasing teams
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 66% |
CSK vs MI Head To Head (Last 5 Years)
Here is a summary of their head-to-head record over the last five years:
| Year | Matches Played | CSK Wins | MI Wins | Tie/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
This data reflects the closely contested nature of matches between CSK and MI in recent IPL seasons.
Predicted Playing XI
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Devon Conway (wk) | Rohit Sharma |
| Rachin Ravindra | Suryakumar Yadav (c) |
| Rahul Tripathi | Tilak Varma |
| Shivam Dube | Naman Dhir |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Will Jacks |
| MS Dhoni | Robin Minz |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Mitchell Santner |
| Noor Ahmad | Deepak Chahar |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Trent Boult |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Reece Topley |
Top Dream11 Picks & Player Insights
Top Captain Picks:
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | Consistent opener, great home record |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | Game-changer in T20s |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | All-rounder threat |
| Ryan Rickelton | MI | Explosive left-hander |
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Devon Conway (CSK)
- Tilak Varma (MI)
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)
Dream11 Prediction Teams
Small League Team (Safe Picks)
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Devon Conway (vc), Ryan Rickelton (c) |
| Batters | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma |
| All-rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner |
| Bowlers | Matheesha Pathirana, Trent Boult, Noor Ahmad |
Grand League Team (High Risk, High Reward)
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Devon Conway, Ryan Rickelton |
| Batters | Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra |
| All-rounders | Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Sam Curran |
| Bowlers | Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Reece Topley |
Injury & Availability Update
| Team | Update |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya & Jasprit Bumrah unavailable |
| CSK | No injury concerns reported |
Match Winner Prediction: CSK vs MI
Both teams are missing some key players, but CSK has a big advantage—they’re playing at home, and their spin attack is perfect for the Chennai pitch.
MI has a strong batting lineup, but their bowling might struggle without Bumrah leading the attack.
👉 Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Players to Avoid in Dream11 (High-Risk Picks)
🚫 Robin Minz (MI) – Still untested in the IPL, so he’s a risky choice.
🚫 Shaik Rasheed (CSK) – Unlikely to be in the playing XI, so picking him could be a waste.
This CSK vs MI clash is set to be a thrilling match! When making your Dream11 team, consider team balance and the toss result.
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