🏟️ Mumbai indians vs chennai super kings Players – El Clasico of the TATA IPL 2025 | Match 39 Preview & Prediction The 39th match of the TATA IPL 2025 promises to be a blockbuster as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 20, 2025. It’s more than just a match – it’s the clash of legacy, rivalry, and pride: the IPL El Clasico.
📋 Mumbai indians vs chennai super kings Players 2025
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Match |
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
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Match No. |
39 |
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Tournament |
TATA IPL 2025 |
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Date |
April 20, 2025 |
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Time |
7:30 PM IST |
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Venue |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
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Broadcast |
Star Sports, JioCinema (Live Streaming) |
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Weather |
Humid (66%), Clear Sky, 32°C, No Rain |
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Pitch Nature |
Seam-friendly early on, batting gets easier |
🆚 A Look at the Rivalry: MI vs CSK Head-to-Head
The MI-CSK rivalry is the most storied in IPL history. Both teams have 5 IPL titles each, and each encounter is a battle of dominance.
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Matches Played |
MI Wins |
CSK Wins |
Tied |
No Result |
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38 |
20 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
🧠 Trivia: MI has a slight edge in overall encounters but CSK won the previous face-off this season.
📋 Mumbai indians vs chennai super kings Players 2025
🟡 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI
- Shaik Rasheed
- Rachin Ravindra ✈️
- Rahul Tripathi
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jamie Overton ✈️
- MS Dhoni (C & WK)
- Anshul Kamboj
- Noor Ahmad ✈️
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana ✈️
🔵 Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable XI
- Ryan Rickelton (WK) ✈️
- Will Jacks ✈️
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner ✈️
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult ✈️
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Karn Sharma
🌦️ Pitch & Weather Conditions
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Aspect |
Details |
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Pitch Report |
Seam movement early, turns batting-friendly later |
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Weather |
32°C, Humid (66%), Clear skies |
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Rain Chances |
None |
📝 Dew could be a factor later in the evening, hence bowling first is advantageous.
🔍 Key Players to Watch
🔵 Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Ryan Rickelton – Explosive starts at the top
- Hardik Pandya – All-round brilliance, captaincy matters
- Deepak Chahar – Facing his former team, extra motivation
🟡 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Shaik Rasheed – Young gun with serious intent
- Shivam Dube – Form player, power-hitter
- Noor Ahmad – Crucial in the middle overs
🎯 Toss Prediction
Both captains are likely to opt for bowling first considering the Wankhede dew factor and the way the pitch improves for batting in the second innings.
📈 Possible Match Scenarios
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Toss Result |
1st Innings Total |
2nd Innings Prediction |
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MI wins toss, bowls first |
CSK: 160–170 |
MI chase 175+ |
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CSK wins toss, bowls first |
MI: 150–160 |
CSK chase 165+ |
📊 Chasing has statistically been favorable at Wankhede due to dew and pace-on-the-ball helping batters.
🧩 Match Momentum – Recent Form
📉 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Wins: 2 out of last 7
- Last Win: vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Form Worry: Post-Mumbai win, they struggled to maintain momentum
📈 Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Wins: 3 out of 7
- Last 2 Matches: Consecutive wins
- Form Note: Classic MI slow start, but picking up steam
🧠 Expert Prediction: Who Will Win MI vs CSK?
Despite CSK winning their previous clash, Mumbai Indians are carrying more momentum, and their Wankhede record combined with match-winners like Suryakumar, Bumrah, and Pandya gives them a solid edge.
🔮 Prediction: Mumbai Indians to Win
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