Match 38 of the Indian Premier League will feature the return leg of the iconic El Clasico clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. This time, the showdown is set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
In their previous encounter, Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at Chepauk. As a result, Mumbai will be seeking revenge on their home turf, while CSK will aim to complete a season double over their arch-rivals.
Before the live action begins, check out the match preview, head-to-head records, and where to watch live for MI vs CSK – Match 38 of IPL 2025.
MI vs CSK: Where to Watch Live
Date | 20/04/2025 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
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MI vs CSK: Match Preview
The El-Classico of the Indian Premier League 2025 always carries high stakes for both teams. This time, the Mumbai Indians, who have not defeated their arch-rival Chennai Super Kings in their last four encounters, will be eager to break that streak. Meanwhile, CSK aims to continue its winning run against the men in blue and gold.
Regarding the Mumbai Indians, they have found their winning ways again since Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the team. Along with Bumrah, the rest of the playing XI has gradually been regaining form, delivering match-winning performances.
However, there is still room for improvement, particularly from their experienced duo, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who have yet to produce a match-winning knock. Additionally, the bowling partnership of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar has been costly during the powerplay, which they will need to address tonight. Overall, the Mumbai Indians are looking to build on the momentum gained from their two consecutive victories.
On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings' rocky start to the season has stabilized after their recent victory against the Lucknow Super Giants. Captain MS Dhoni delivered a Player of the Match performance, breaking their longest losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive. CSK has discovered a promising talent in Shaik Rasheed, who made an impressive debut in the last match.
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However, they are still trying to solidify their batting order, as their middle order has been underperforming. With their recent signing of Dewald Brevis, CSK might consider integrating him into the lineup for added firepower.
Their bowling attack has shown significant improvement, with Khaleel Ahmed and Noor Ahmed taking wickets and Ravindra Jadeja becoming increasingly effective as a spinner. Overall, CSK appears to be finding its rhythm, and with Dhoni at the helm, they are poised to challenge the in-form Mumbai Indians.
MI vs CSK: Head-to-Head Records
Teams | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians |
Matches Played | 38 | 38 |
Overall Results | 18 | 20 |
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