MI VS CSK Match 38 Preview : MI vs CSK Preview IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 38
• Date: April 20, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2025
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2. Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch. The red soil surface offers true bounce and allows batters to play their shots freely. However, as the game progresses, pacers might get some movement under lights and spinners may come into play during the middle overs.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 175+
• Chasing Team Record: Excellent – due to dew in night games
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3. Weather Report – Mumbai
• Temperature: 29°C to 33°C
• Humidity: 70%
• Rain: No rain expected
• Conditions: Clear skies; dew likely in second innings
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4. Head-to-Head Record (MI vs CSK)
• Overall Matches: 38
• Mumbai Indians Won: 20
• Chennai Super Kings Won: 18
• Last 5 Matches:
• MI: 1 win
• CSK: 3 wins
• Draws/No Result: 0
CSK has had the upper hand in recent encounters, but MI remains the most successful franchise historically in IPL.
5. Key Player Watch
Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Suryakumar Yadav: Known for his 360-degree shots; a game-changer in middle overs
• Jasprit Bumrah: MI’s pace spearhead, lethal in powerplay and death
• Hardik Pandya: All-round strength and leadership at the center
• Reece Topley: Left-arm variation could be vital at Wankhede
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Ruturaj Gaikwad: In sublime form, anchors innings brilliantly
• Ravindra Jadeja: Valuable with both bat and ball
• Matheesha Pathirana: Death-over specialist with slingy action
• Sam Curran: Versatile all-rounder who excels in Mumbai conditions
6. Probable Playing XI
Mumbai Indians (MI)
1. Rohit Sharma
2. Bevon Jacobs
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Hardik Pandya (C)
6. Naman Dhir
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Robin Minz (WK)
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Reece Topley
11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Impact Players: Arjun Tendulkar, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Devon Conway
3. Rahul Tripathi
4. Shivam Dube
5. MS Dhoni (C & WK)
6. Sam Curran
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Matheesha Pathirana
10. Mukesh Choudhary
11. Noor Ahmad
Impact Players: Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar
7. Dream11 Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Wicketkeepers:
• MS Dhoni (VC)
• Robin Minz
Batters:
• Rohit Sharma
• Suryakumar Yadav (C)
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Devon Conway
All-rounders:
• Hardik Pandya
• Sam Curran
• Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers:
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Matheesha Pathirana
12th Man: Shivam Dube / Reece Topley
Captain Pick: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain Pick: MS Dhoni
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8. Final Match Prediction
The legendary El Clasico of IPL, MI vs CSK, promises fireworks again. MI will enjoy home support and Wankhede familiarity, but CSK has a balanced squad with in-form all-rounders and death bowlers. If CSK bowls first, they have a better chance to chase under lights with dew aiding them.
Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings, slightly ahead due to better recent form and death bowling combo of Curran-Pathirana.
