Match Details:
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live Streaming: Star Sports & JioHotstar
The iconic clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), dubbed the “El Clasico” of IPL, returns in Match 38 of the IPL 2025 season. Both teams are tied with 5 titles each, but their 2025 campaigns have been inconsistent. MI currently sits in 7th place with 3 wins from 8 matches, while CSK are at the bottom with just 2 wins from 7 games.
MI has momentum with back-to-back wins, while CSK recently broke a five-match losing streak with a crucial win against LSG. With high stakes, form, and rivalry at play, this showdown at Wankhede promises high drama.
CSK vs MI Toss Prediction
Based on recent toss records and venue stats:
| Team | Last 5 Toss Wins | Toss Win % (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | 1/5 | 20% |
| MI | 3/5 | 60% |
Toss Prediction: Mumbai Indians to Win the Toss
At Wankhede, chasing has been successful in 2 of the last 3 matches this season. MI, with better toss form, are likely to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Mumbai Indians Won & Bowled First
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head in IPL
| Total Matches | CSK Wins | MI Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 18 | 20 |
MI holds a slight edge, but CSK won their last encounter earlier in IPL 2025 by 4 wickets at Chepauk.
Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium
- Nature: Batting-friendly, true bounce, good for stroke play.
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 170
- Toss Advantage: Bowl First
- Expected Total: 190–210
The pitch supports high scoring games. Early movement helps seamers, but it flattens out later. Dew can play a role, making chasing favorable.
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies, humid.
- Rain Probability: Low
- Temperature: 31–33°C
A full game is expected with no rain threat.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | Shivam Dube | In-form finisher, consistent middle-order scorer |
| CSK | Noor Ahmad | Wicket-taking spinner, 12 wickets in 7 games |
| MI | Tilak Varma | Reliable middle-order batter, 231 runs so far |
| MI | Jasprit Bumrah | Death overs specialist, key in tight chases |
Predicted Playing XIs
CSK Playing 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
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
MI Playing 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
Impact Player: Rohit Sharma
Match Prediction
Scenario 1: MI wins toss & bats first
- 1st innings: 200–210
- Match Winner: Mumbai Indians
Scenario 2: CSK wins toss & bats first
- 1st innings: 175–185
- Match Winner: Mumbai Indians
Final Prediction Summary
| Toss Winner | Match Winner |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Mumbai Indians |
MI are playing at home, have better current form, and their bowlers are finishing strongly. Despite CSK’s bounce-back potential, MI are favorites to win this high-stakes clash
