CSK vs MI Match Prediction | 3rd Match

CSK vs MI Betting Tips

With the 18th edition of the hugely popular IPL just around the corner, there is a lot of excitement in the fans as we are bound to see some thrilling encounters through the course of the tournament. The El Clasico of the IPL is set to take place on 23rd March as the Chennai Super Kings host the Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 37 matches to date. The Mumbai Indians have a slight edge with 20 wins compared to 17 for Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Live-streaming and Broadcast

CSK and MI will take on each other in what is one of the most highly awaited clashes of the IPL. This match can be watched live on the Jiostar App, Star Sports Network, and Sports 18 Network.

CSK vs MI Team Previews

Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings didn’t have the best of runs last year as they failed to qualify for the playoffs and finished 5th on the points table. Nevertheless, the team will look to start afresh and get a positive start this time around.

One of the most consistent teams in the history of the IPL, CSK has once again retained the core group of players that has helped them win the title in the past. MS Dhoni retains his place behind the stumps and will also play the role of a mentor to Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will lead the team.

CSK had also retained Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana. The franchise has bought back Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway and boasts of a strong batting unit. Some of the big buys in the auction include Ravichandran Ashwin and Noor Ahmad, who will bolster the spin department.

However, letting go of Tushar Deshpande could prove to be a weakness for the team as they now lack a quality domestic seam option. While they did bring in Khaleel Ahmed and Gurjapneet Singh during the auction, it remains to be seen if they can bowl with the same consistency as Deshpande.

The impact player rule will allow CSK to play an extra batter and cover one weakness. We do think, though, that for the team to really thrive, it needs a track that favors the spinners.

Chennai Super Kings Expected Playing 11

Mumbai Indians

The Mumbai Indians, who have lifted the IPL trophy on 5 occasions in the past, put up a dismal performance in the last season as they managed to win only 4 of their 14 games and ended with the wooden spoon. However, the team will look to put that behind them and play better this year.

The Mumbai Indians boast of an aggressive batting line-up that will be headlined by Rohit Sharma. With Ishan Kishan no longer playing for MI, it remains to be who will open the batting with him. One of the frontrunners is Will Jacks, who has played as an opener in both, SA20 and ILT20.

With Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma batting in the middle order, MI has a strong spine that can deliver the goods. Hardik Pandya could be unavailable for this match as he received a one-match ban due to a slow overrate last season. This will allow the team to try out one of the youngsters.

The seam department looks quite strong as Jasprit Bumrah is joined by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. The spin department could be led by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who comes in as a replacement for Allah Ghaznafar.

He will most likely be joined by Karn Sharma.

Mumbai Indians Expected Playing 11

CSK vs MI Toss Prediction

6 of the last 10 IPL matches played here have been won while chasing. Also, in 6 of the last 10 matches, the team winning the toss has opted to field first. However, we feel that batting first would be a better option here.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Chennai is usually good to bat on. The surface is flat and has some grass on it. However, there is no alarming movement and once the batsmen settle down, playing shots will get easier. The average first-inning score here is around 170. We did see some high-scoring games here last season and the team batting first could aim for the 200-run mark.

There will be some dew in the second half, making it a bit difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball. The weather will be warm and humid with temperatures of around 30 degrees.

CSK vs MI: Who Will Win?

Chennai and Mumbai are two of the most successful teams in the IPL and have historically produced some thrilling encounters. We expect this year to be no different as both teams look to gain an early advantage. While there have been quite a few changes in both squads, we feel that Chennai has an edge here due to a well-balanced team and also as they play with home advantage.

Bet on the Chennai Super Kings to win