CSK vs MI IPL 2025 Match Preview & Prediction

The iconic rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) returns to the IPL stage, promising fireworks at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. With both teams eager to start their 2025 campaign on a high, here’s a breakdown of their strengths, weaknesses, and likely outcomes.

CSK vs MI Match Info

• Match: CSK vs MI, 3rd Match, Indian Premier League 2025
• Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Recent Performance：

• CSK:L W L W L
• MI: L L W L L

CSK’s up-and-down form (L-W-L-W-L) shows inconsistency but also resilience. MI’s recent slump (L-L-W-L-L) raises questions about their middle-order stability and bowling depth.

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• CSK won by 20 runs
• CSK won by 6 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)
• CSK won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
• MI won by 5 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
• CSK won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

CSK have dominated recent clashes, winning 4 of the last 5 encounters. Their tactical mastery over MI in crunch moments could play a psychological role.

Chennai Super Kings Squad:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Mumbai Indians Squad:

Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Krishnan Shrijith, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Lizaad Williams, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Match Prediction

CSK to Win.

Chennai’s home advantage, spin-friendly setup, and historical edge over MI give them a clear upper hand. MI’s struggles with consistency and reliance on individual brilliance might falter under Chepauk’s pressure. Expect a low-scoring thriller dominated by spinners, with CSK’s experienced core (Dhoni, Jadeja) steering them to a narrow victory.

Score Range Prediction:

• CSK: 160–175 (if batting first).
• MI: 145–160 (if batting first).

Key Players to Watch:

• CSK: Ravindra Jadeja (all-round impact), Matheesha Pathirana (death bowling).
• MI: Suryakumar Yadav (middle-order aggression), Jasprit Bumrah (pace variations).