The first double-header of IPL 2025 will witness the much-anticipated El Clasico match. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday, March 23.
It will be an evening game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which will be pretty loud to welcome their hero, MS Dhoni.
Speaking of the game, CSK vs MI is a top-drawer match in the IPL. And it won’t be any different time.
Both franchises have won the T20 league five times each. Now they are hunting for their sixth trophy. So CSK and MI would like to get off the mark with a win.
Having said that, here’s Chennai’s pitch and weather report for the third IPL 2025 match between CSK and MI.
CSK vs MI, 3rd Match, IPL 2025: Overview
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Match | CSK vs MI, 3rd Match |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date | March 23, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 85 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 49 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 36 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 42 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 43 |
| Average First Innings Total | 163 |
| Highest Team Total | 246/5 by CSK vs RR |
| Lowest Team Total | 70/10 by RCB vs CSK |
Chennai has hosted 85 IPL games and 49 of them have been won by teams batting first. Teams often look to score a competitive total and defend as the wicket tends to slow in the second half.
CSK vs MI, 3rd Match, IPL 2025: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its red soil pitches, which offer good assistance to bowlers.
Fast bowlers can get a decent bounce, while spinners will find enough grip. Spinners, especially, will play a crucial role in the middle-overs phase here.
As for batters, the ball will come on nicely on the bat. But the run-scoring might be difficult in the second innings as the pitch deteriorates.
CSK vs MI, 3rd Match, IPL 2025: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
Chennai will have clear weather for the CSK vs MI match. So we will get a full match without any weather disruption. The temperature, though, will touch 30 degrees Celsius.
