CSK vs MI: A High-Stakes IPL Clash Between Two Five-Time Champions
Chennai, March 23 – The stage is set for an exciting encounter as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will open their 2025 IPL campaign against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a much-anticipated clash between the two five-time IPL champions. The match will take place on Sunday, marking the 38th meeting between these two powerhouses of Indian cricket.
Head-to-Head Battle:
The head-to-head record between CSK and MI currently stands in favor of Mumbai Indians, who lead 20-17. However, CSK managed to outshine MI in their last encounter, winning by 20 runs in Mumbai during the previous IPL season.
Match Details:
- Date: Sunday
- Time: The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Where to Watch:
- Live Broadcast: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
- Live Streaming: Fans can catch all the action live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Nathan Ellis, Mukesh Choudhary, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal, Noor Ahmad, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi.
Mumbai Indians:
- Hardik Pandya (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Karn Sharma, Robin Minz, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju, Vignesh Puthur.
The match promises to be a thrilling start to the IPL 2025 season, with both teams having a rich history of success and plenty of star power on display. Fans can look forward to a riveting contest as two of the league’s most successful franchises battle it out in Chennai.
