MI vs CSK: The 38th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 20.
The iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is set to host one of the most thrilling clashes of the season. Mumbai Indians will welcome the Chennai Super Kings to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. The group stage is taking turn,s and now the teams are all set to foot in the revenge week. Coming into this match, both teams are coming from a win in their last outing.
The season so far has been a mixed bag for both teams. MI, now in the 7th spot, are beginning to find rhythm, while CSK are still searching for form after a disappointing mid-season slump. The head-to-head history leans towards Mumbai, but CSK hold the upper hand this season, having already defeated them once. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket MI vs CSK, Match 38 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai and Chennai.
MI vs CSK: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, 38th match |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| City | Mumbai |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Sunday, 20 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is set to host the MI vs CSK for Match 38 of the IPL 2025. Wankhede Stadium has long been known for favouring batters, even before the IPL’s high-scoring era. Though pacers may get early movement, the pitch soon turns ideal for batting, aided by short boundaries. The Wankhede Stadium has always been a typically high-scoring ground in India and favoring batters, with the ball typically coming onto the bat quite nicely. Particularly under lights, batting second could have its advantages.
MI vs CSK Weather Report:
The weather at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is expected to remain cloudy during the start of the match, but as the match progresses further, the cloud cover will take on the ground, ensuring an uninterrupted game. NO, Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is almost 0%, along with it, there are 76% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest match. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 28.8°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Clear |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Temperature | 28.8°C |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai stats: MI vs CSK
| Total Matches Played | 08 |
| Batting First Won | 05 |
| Batting Second Won | 03 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Highest Score | Punjab Kings 219/6 |
| Lowest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 95/10 |
MI vs CSK Predicted Playing XI
MI Probable 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
CSK Probable 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
