MI vs CSK Match Prediction: In the biggest fixture in any Indian Premier League (IPL) calendar, the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are set to lock horns for the first time this season. This highly-anticipated match is set to be played at Wankhede Stadium on April 14, 2024, with the play starting at 07:30 PM (IST).
Match Preview:
Just a week ago at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians posted a huge 234/5 against Delhi Capitals. A total as big as this can deflate any teams’ hopes while chasing, but not Delhi, who, at one stage, threatened to take the game by its neck. Mumbai needed Jasprit Bumrah to make the difference. And the 31-year-old did even better as he gave away just 22 runs in four overs, and took two wickets as well.
That game showed Mumbai’s over-dependency on Bumrah. Take Bumrah out, and MI’s bowling attack is average at best. But Bumrah is fit and firing and will be lining up for this game. CSK must find a way to negotiate his four overs in a way that they score runs and don’t give him the wicket as well.
On the form side, MI won the last two games after starting the season with three straight defeats, while CSK are back to winning ways after snapping s two-game skid with the 7-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the last match.
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MI vs CSK Match Details
| Match No | 29 |
| Teams | Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings |
| Captains | Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Date & Time | April 14, Sunday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
One of the best pitches for batters. Batsmen of all shapes and sizes love to play at Wankhede Stadium due to the sheer flat nature of the pitch. It’s an entirely different feeling for the bowlers, whose job becomes even more difficult due to the short boundary sizes.
However, there’s always something in every pitch for the bowler who pitches at a perfect length. Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal‘s spells against MI are perfect examples, while Bumrah has been his usual self even at Wankhede.
MI vs CSK Match Prediction Head-To-Head Record
The MI vs CSK is amongst the most played fixture in the IPL history. Both teams have faced each other 38 times in previous seasons, and its Mumbai Indians who lead the head-to-head record against their great rivals CSK with 21 wins, whereas the Chennai-based outfit won 17 of those matches.
Interestingly, CSK did the double over MI, winning both the games in IPL 2023.
Last Meeting Between CSK vs CSK
MI: 139/8 (1st innings)
CSK: 140/4 (2nd innings)
MI vs CSK Predicted Playing 11:
Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI:
Ishan Kishan (WK)
Rohit Sharma
Suryakumar Yadav
Hardik Pandya (C)
Tilak Varma
Tim David
Mohammad Nabi
Romario Shepherd
Shreyas Gopal
Jasprit Bumrah
Gerald Coetzee
Akash Madhwal (IMPACT PLAYER)
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Daryl Mitchell
MS Dhoni (WK)
Ajinkya Rahane
Sameer Rizvi
Ravindra Jadeja
Shardul Thakur
Maheesh Theekshana
Tushar Deshpande
Mustafizur Rahman
Shivam Dube (IMPACT PLAYER)
MI vs CSK Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
MI Probable highest scorer: Rohit Sharma or Ishan Kishan
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan both are in red-hot form for Mumbai Indians. The duo also leads the scoring charts for MU, with Ishan 1st in terms of scoring for Mumbai and Rohit just four runs behind his opening partner. There are not many opening batters in IPL who instill the fear in opponents heart as much as Ishan and Rohit do.
| Balls Faced | 181 |
| Runs Scored | 317 |
| 4s | 32 |
| 6s | 22 |
CSK Probable Highest Scorer: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Rachin Ravindra
The openers holds the key for every batting team, but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra are the two main cogs in CSK Playing 11. The two defeats that CSK suffered in IPL 2024 came when Ruturaj and Rachin both failed to score.
Considering the flat nature of Wankhede Stadium, expect the duo to have a big impact in this match.
| Balls Faced | 58 |
| Runs Scored | 67 |
| 4s | 09 |
| 6s | 00 |
MI Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah
No other bowler comes close to Jasprit Bumrah when it comes to bowl with absolute deadly precision that limits the batsman’s option to hit the ball. He is the original toe-crusher. He has picked up 10 wickets in 5 previous matches heading into this particular encounter.
The 31-year-old is a no-brainer option to have in MI vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket match.
| Balls Bowled | 120 |
| Runs Given | 119 |
| Wickets | 10 |
| Best | 5/21 |
| Economy | 5.95 |
CSK Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman and Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja needs no introduction at all. He is a CSK player through and through. The veteran Indian all-rounder is a key figure during the middle-overs, as CSK look up to him to deliver wickets and dot balls. That’s what he did during the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, picking up three wickets at the cost of just 13 runs in four overs.
| Balls Bowled | 24 |
| Runs Given | 18 |
| Wickets Taken | 03 |
| Economy | 4.50 |
Mustafizur Rahman has exceeded expectations by some margin in this IPL 2024 season. The 28-year-old Bangladesh speedster is on 9 wickets in just four matches and has the chance to take the Purple Cap back from Jasprit Bumrah in this MI vs CSK IPL 2024 match.
| Balls Bowled | 96 |
| Runs Given | 128 |
| Wickets | 09 |
| Best | 4/29 |
| Economy | 8.00 |
Who Will Win Today IPL Match Between MI vs CSK
It’s always a tough call when Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are in action against each other. This is the game when the form goes out of the window. The match is defined only how the players react to the immense pressure-cooker situation that this fixture bestows upon them.
That said, the overall head-to-head record is in favour of Mumbai Indians, and they are also at home here. With the backing of loyal fans, and the current upward trajectory MI is heading towards, a home win is the likely outcome in this match.
Chances Of A Win
MI: 55%
CSK: 45%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
