MI vs CSK will be played on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST and toss is at 7:00 PM. It will be on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
MI are coming with some confidence now. They had lost four in a row but then won big against GT by 99 runs. Tilak Varma scored 101 not out and led the comeback. Ashwani Kumar took 4/24 and helped bowl GT out for just 100. That win gave them momentum. They also get Will Jacks back, which strengthens both batting and bowling.
CSK are still struggling with consistency. They have 2 wins in 5 but cannot build momentum. Their last match was a close 10-run loss to SRH. The big issue is injuries. Ayush Mhatre is out for the season, which hurts their batting badly.
There is some positive news though. MS Dhoni is close to return. He trained well and looked fit, but final decision is not confirmed. Even his presence can lift the team.
MI vs CSK Indian Premier League 2026: Head-to-Head Stats
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have played 39 matches against each other. Mumbai Indians have won 18 matches and lost 21. Chennai Super Kings have won 21 and lost 18. There have been no tied games.
| DC | SRH | |
| 39 | Matches | 39 |
| 18 | Won | 21 |
| 21 | Lost | 18 |
| 0 | Tied | 0 |
| 218 | Highest Score | 219 |
| 79 | Lowest Score | 136 |
MI vs CSK Indian Premier League 2026: Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians will depend a lot on Tilak Varma. He just scored 101 off 45 balls, so he is in top form and will be key in the middle order. Hardik Pandya has been quiet so far but this is a big match. His finishing and bowling changes can matter a lot. Jasprit Bumrah is crucial in bowling. His control in death overs can stop CSK from scoring big late runs.
For Chennai Super Kings, the biggest factor is MS Dhoni. If he plays, it gives a big boost. His experience and finishing can change the game. Sanju Samson is important at the top. He just scored 115 not out and will need to give a strong start again. Noor Ahmad is their key spinner. His variations can break partnerships in middle overs.
MI vs CSK Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for MI and CSK in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| MI (Probable XI) | CSK (Probable XI) |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) |
| Danish Malewar / Will Jacks | Sanju Samson (wk) |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Urvil Patel |
| Tilak Varma | Sarfaraz Khan |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | Dewald Brevis |
| Naman Dhir | Shivam Dube |
| Mitchell Santner / Will Jacks | Jamie Overton |
| Shardul Thakur | Anshul Kamboj |
| Deepak Chahar | Noor Ahmad |
| Trent Boult | Gurjapneet Singh |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Spencer Johnson |
MI vs CSK 2026 Indian Premier League 2026: Where to watch
In India, the match will be on Star Sports Network on TV and JioHotstar on app or website. In USA and Canada, it will be on Willow TV and also on the Willow TV app. In the UK, it will be shown on Sky Sports and streamed on Sky Go.
FAQs
Q. When is MI vs CSK match?
A. The match is on April 23, 2026 at Wankhede Stadium.
Q. Will MS Dhoni play this match?
A. MS Dhoni is close to return, but final confirmation is not given yet.
Q. What is the head-to-head record?
A. CSK lead with 21 wins, while MI have 18 wins in 39 matches.
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