MI vs CSK: Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL’s El Clasico at the Wankhede Stadium tomorrow. Both teams need momentum at this stage of the season.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are placed near the lower half of the table with four points each. MI are seventh on the table with 2 wins and four defeats, whereas CSK are eighth on the table with 2 wins and 4 losses.
Mumbai come into this game after a strong win over the Gujarat Titans, while Chennai are still searching for consistency. This is one of those matches where one big performance can change the entire season.
Match Details: MI vs CSK
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Match Number: 33
Date: April 23, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live Streaming: JioHotstar / Star Sports
Match Preview: MI vs CSK
Mumbai Indians finally looked like a dangerous side again in their recent outing. They fired all cylinders and deservedly got the better of Gujarat Titans by 99 runs. They are expected to go on with this momentum at their backyard when they invite their arch-rivals.
Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have had an uneven campaign. Their batting has not always fired, and injuries have hurt their balance. But CSK are known for bouncing back when pressure rises.
Matches between these two sides rarely follow logic. One spell, one over, or one partnership can swing everything.
Team News: MI vs CSK
Mumbai Indians are expected to stay with the same winning combination after their big result against Gujarat Titans. Their core batting group now looks settled, and the pace attack is gaining rhythm. Rohit Sharma missed the second consecutive IPL match due to a hamstring injury. Despite net training, MI think tank likely prioritizes long-term fitness over return.
For Chennai Super Kings, the major talking point is MS Dhoni’s possible return after recovering from a calf issue. His comeback would strengthen the side emotionally and tactically. Chennai have also suffered a setback, with young batter Ayush Mhatre being ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
If Dhoni plays, CSK instantly become more threatening in crunch moments.
READ MORE: MS Dhoni Fitness Update in IPL 2026: Return Date Almost Finalised
Probable Playing XI – MI vs CSK
Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (if fit), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Noor Ahmad
Pitch Report
The Wankhede pitch remains one of the best batting surfaces in the IPL. True bounce, quick outfield, and short boundaries usually mean runs flow freely.
Recent previews estimate a first-innings total around 195 to 210, with chasing sides enjoying help from dew later in the evening. Fast bowlers may get some early swing, but once batters settle, it becomes difficult to stop scoring.
Toss could be crucial. Expect the winning captain to bowl first.
Weather Report
Conditions in Mumbai are expected to be warm and humid with clear skies. Rain is unlikely, so a full match should take place.
Temperature: Around 29°C
Humidity: High
Rain Chances: Very low
Dew in the second innings may have a big influence.
Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai Indians still hold a slight edge in this famous rivalry.
Total Matches: 39
Mumbai Indians Wins: 21
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 18
That record shows how competitive this fixture has been over the years.
Prediction
The Mumbai Indians have a home advantage, better recent momentum, and conditions that suit their batting style. Chennai Super Kings have experience and know how to handle pressure, but injuries may hurt them.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians start as slight favourites, but expect a close contest.
Squads
Mumbai Indians (MI): Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Danish Malewar, Raj Angad Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Rawat, Atharva Ankolekar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Raghu Sharma, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohd Izhar.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Karthik Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Hakim Khan, Zak Foulkes, Shreyas Gopal, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Akeal Hosein, Rahul Chahar, Matt Henry, Spencer Johnson.
