The biggest rivalry in IPL history is back! Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to clash in Match 38 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, and if history is any indicator, we’re in for a thriller.
Forget the points table—this is El Clásico of the IPL. MI, riding high on two straight wins, want revenge for their earlier loss at Chepauk. CSK, struggling this season with just two wins, are in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive. And with MS Dhoni still pulling off miracles (that last-over blitz against Lucknow was pure nostalgia), you can never count out the Yellow Army.
Match Details
- When: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Where: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports
Pitch Report: Batting Paradise, But Pacers Get Early Help
The Wankhede pitch is a dream for batters—flat, true bounce, and plenty of runs. Fast bowlers might get some swing early on, but once the ball gets old, expect fireworks. Chasing teams have won 2 out of 3 games here this season, but with both sides packed with power-hitters, a 200+ total won’t be surprising.
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 265 runs in 7 matches (Strike Rate: 151!)
- Hardik Pandya – 104 runs + 11 wickets (Mr. Consistent)
- Jasprit Bumrah – Death-over assassin
- Ryan Rickelton – Underrated but crucial at the top
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- MS Dhoni – Still finishing games like it’s 2018 (SR 158 this season)
- Rachin Ravindra – CSK’s most reliable batter (186 runs)
- Noor Ahmad – 12 wickets, economy under 7.5
- Ravindra Jadeja – Experience + all-round impact
Dream11 Fantasy Team Picks
Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni (CSK), Ryan Rickelton (MI)
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (MI), Tilak Varma (MI), Shaikh Rasheed (CSK)
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (MI), Ravindra Jadeja (CSK), Mitchell Santner (CSK)
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (MI), Noor Ahmad (CSK), Khaleel Ahmed (CSK)
Captain Choices: Suryakumar Yadav / Hardik Pandya
Vice-Captain Picks: MS Dhoni / Noor Ahmad
Team News & Probable XIs
Mumbai Indians
- Karn Sharma (thumb injury) doubtful
- Rohit Sharma likely as Impact Player
- Expected XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Chennai Super Kings
- No major injuries, Dhoni fit
- Possible 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
Final Verdict: Who Wins?
MI have momentum, but CSK thrive in high-pressure games. If Dhoni gets going in the death overs, CSK could pull off an upset. But with Bumrah vs Dhoni in the final over? That’s must-watch TV.
Our Prediction: MI edge it in a last-over thriller.
Who are you backing tonight? Drop your Dream11 teams in the comments!
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