MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates For Match 38 – April 20th 2025

MI vs CSK Match Preview 

It is set to be an exciting IPL 2025 season as cricket fans get to witness the El Clásico of the league for a second time this season. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had started their season with a game against each other in Chennai. Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s fifties and Noor Ahmad’s four-wicket haul saw CSK win the game in the final over to start their season on a high. 

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Team Analysis

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Hardik Pandya and his side began the season with losses to Chennai, and Gujarat before beating Kolkata Knight Riders at home. This was followed by a spate of losses where MI lost to Lucknow and Bengaluru by 12 runs. In the last two matches, MI have beaten Delhi Capitals away from home and recently recorded a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mumbai Indians haven’t beaten CSK in the last five games and this will be a huge motivation for MI to end the unwanted record.  

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 

After a victorious start to the season, Chennai lost five games in succession to be pushed to the bottom of the points table. MS Dhoni returned as the skipper of the side for a third time after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the season due to injury. CSK then ended their losing run to beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets. The game on Sunday against MI is key for CSK on two fronts. One is to keep their proud record against MI and second to keep their faint hopes of playoffs alive. If CSK loses on Sunday, their season could be considered as good as done unless a major miracle occurs. 

Also Check: MI vs CSK Match Prediction, Match 38

Match Details

Match- MI vs CSK, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 38

Venue – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

Date and Time –20th April 2025, 7:30 PM

Live Coverage Details – Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report for MI vs CSK

Toss will play a key role in the likely outcome of the game as the humidity and dew will make life easier for teams batting second. In the last game, batters found it tough on a wicket that was sticky. It is unlikely the same wicket will be used again for the game on Sunday. One can expect a high-scoring contest as the captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first and make use of the better conditions while chasing. 

MI vs CSK Predicted Playing XI

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah 
Impact Player – Vignesh Puthur

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C and WK), Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player – Shivam Dube

Suggested playing XI No. 1 for MI vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Ryan Rickelton, MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Rachin Ravindra (VC), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Suggested playing XI No. 2 for MI vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket 

Ryan Rickelton, MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Tilak Varma, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Noor Ahmad (C), Khaleel Ahmed