The stage is set for another high-octane clash in the Indian Premier League 2025 as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on their traditional rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 38 of the tournament. The match will be held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 20, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This will be the second face-off between the two sides this season, with CSK having won the first encounter back on March 23 in Chennai.
Match Details
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Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 38, IPL 2025
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Date & Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Live Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar (app and website)
Team Overview
Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI have had a bumpy ride in the league so far, winning 3 of their 7 matches. Their recent victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at home was a convincing one and a much-needed boost in their playoff quest. With more games lined up at Wankhede, MI will be keen to use home advantage to strengthen their position. Led by Hardik Pandya, they’ll be eager to avenge the loss to CSK earlier in the season and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK are currently at the bottom of the table with just 2 wins in 7 matches. A string of five consecutive losses severely hurt their campaign, and even their most recent win wasn’t enough to lift them from the bottom due to a poor net run rate. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, CSK still have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs, but they will need to win at least five of their remaining seven matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between MI and CSK is one of the fiercest in IPL history. Out of 38 meetings:
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MI Wins: 18
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CSK Wins: 20
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No Result: 0
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First Match: April 23, 2008 (CSK won)
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Last Match: April 14, 2025 (CSK won)
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede Stadium traditionally favors batters, especially under the lights. The surface is known for its even bounce and short boundaries, which make it a batting-friendly venue. Chasing teams generally have the upper hand here, so the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Ryan Rickelton (wk)
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Will Jacks
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Tilak Varma
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Hardik Pandya (c)
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Naman Dhir
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Mitchell Santner
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Deepak Chahar
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Trent Boult
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Karn Sharma
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Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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Rachin Ravindra
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Devon Conway
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Rahul Tripathi
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Vijay Shankar
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Shivam Dube
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MS Dhoni (c & wk)
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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Noor Ahmad
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Anshul Kamboj
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Khaleel Ahmed
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Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Key Players to Watch
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI): His explosive strokeplay can turn the match on its head, especially at Wankhede.
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Jasprit Bumrah (MI): Will be crucial in both the powerplay and death overs.
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Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): His all-round ability makes him a match-winner on any given day.
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MS Dhoni (CSK): His captaincy and finishing skills remain crucial, even in the twilight of his career.
Probable Match Scenarios
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If MI bowl first: CSK may post a total around 175–185. MI are well-equipped to chase that down on this surface.
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If CSK bowl first: MI could target 190–200. CSK will need strong starts from their top order to stay in the chase.
Match Prediction
Given the current form, the home advantage, and the conditions at Wankhede, Mumbai Indians start as slight favorites. However, CSK are known to bounce back when it matters the most. If CSK can put up a strong batting display and their bowlers deliver under pressure, they can pull off a win.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win if they chase. Match likely to go down to the final overs.
