New Delhi: Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 33rd match of the IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23. Being two of the most successful franchises in the league, both sides have won five titles each.
But this season, both teams are struggling to build momentum and are placed in the bottom half of the points table. MI are placed in the seventh position, while CSK are in the eighth spot. Both franchises are likely to miss their former captains in the crucial clash.
Rohit has suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and is still not fully recovered. On the other side, MS Dhoni is yet to play his first match of the ongoing season, recovering from a calf strain. He has trained with the team ahead of the match, but there’s no clarity on his availability.
Despite their combined history of dominance in the IPL, the most successful franchises have struggled to find the right balance in their playing XII. CSK have suffered a big blow ahead of the clash, with Ayush Mhatre and Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of the season.
MI vs CSK head-to-head
MI and CSK have played 39 IPL matches against each other. MI are leading the head-to-head record with 21 victories, while CSK have won 18 matches.
Total matches – 39
MI won – 21
CSK won – 18
MI vs CSK overall head-to-head record (IPL+CLT20)
Matches played: 41
MI won: 22
CSK won: 19
Last five matches record
MI won – 1
CSK won – 4
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| April 20, 2025 | Wankhede | MI | Won by 9 wickets |
| May 3, 2025 | Chepauk | CSK | Won by 4 wickets |
| April 14, 2024 | Wankhede | CSK | Won by 20 runs |
| May 6, 2023 | Chepauk | CSK | Won by 6 wickets |
| April 8, 2023 | Wankhede | CSK | Won by 7 wickets |
Most runs in MI vs CSK in IPL
Rohit Sharma is the leading run-scorer in the MI vs CSK clashes in the IPL with 913 runs. MS Dhoni is in second position with 736 runs, and Suresh Raina is in third spot with 736 runs.
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | HS |
| Rohit Sharma (MI) | 913 | 33.81 | 133.87 | 105* |
| MS Dhoni (CSK) | 736 | 36.8 | 137.05 | 63* |
| Suresh Raina (CSK) | 736 | 28.3 | 140.19 | 83* |
| Ambati Rayudu (CSK/MI) | 664 | 25.53 | 126.71 | 72* |
| Kieron Pollard (MI) | 636 | 35.33 | 169.6 | 87* |
Most wickets in MI vs CSK in IPL
Dwayne Bravo is the highest wicket-taker in the MI vs CSK matches with 37 scalps at an economy rate of 8.2. Lasith Malinga is in second position with 37 wickets at an economy rate of 7.27. Harbhajan Singh is placed third on the list with 26 wickets.
| Player | Wickets | Average | ER | BBI |
| Dwayne Bravo (MI/CSK) | 37 | 20.51 | 8.2 | 4/42 |
| Lasith Malinga (MI) | 37 | 17.59 | 7.27 | 5/32 |
| Harbhajan Singh (MI/CSK) | 26 | 25.5 | 6.57 | 5/18 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 23 | 30.43 | 8.53 | 3/20 |
| R. Ashwin (CSK) | 15 | 32.06 | 6.77 | 3/30 |