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IPL 2026 • Match 22
Chennai Super KingsChennai Super KingsHome
VS
Mumbai IndiansMumbai IndiansAway
14 April 2026 07:30 pm IST MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

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The El Clasico of the IPL. CSK vs MI at Chepauk is cricket's greatest rivalry. Dhoni in possibly his final season against Rohit Sharma's MI — 60,000 fans will create an atmosphere unlike any other in world cricket. The slow Chepauk surface will test MI's batting depth against Jadeja and Pathirana.

Why You Should Watch This Match

  • 1IPL's greatest rivalry — CSK vs MI, the El Clasico of cricket
  • 2MS Dhoni's farewell season — every match at Chepauk could be his last
  • 3Rohit Sharma at Chepauk — his kryptonite venue
  • 4Jadeja vs MI batters on a turning Chepauk track

CSK vs MI Head to Head Record

16
CSK Wins
36
Total Matches
20
MI Wins
44%
56%
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Chepauk Pitch Report

BalancedAvg 1st Innings: 160-175

Chepauk's slow, turning surface is the great equaliser. The pitch offers turn from ball one, making spinners the dominant force. Pace bowlers who hit the right lengths can also extract seam movement early on.

Toss Decision

Bat first at Chepauk. Dew is moderate and the pitch deteriorates, making chasing harder as the game progresses.

Key Player Battle

MS Dhoni vs Jasprit Bumrah

Chennai Super Kings

CSK Key Players

  • MS Dhoni
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Devon Conway
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Matheesha Pathirana
Mumbai Indians

MI Key Players

  • Rohit Sharma
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Tim David

Fantasy Cricket

CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is CSK vs MI IPL 2026?

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match 22 is scheduled for 14 April 2026 at 02:00 pm IST at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

What is the CSK vs MI head to head record?

In 36 IPL encounters, Mumbai Indians leads 20-16. There have been 0 no results.

What is the pitch report for CSK vs MI at Chepauk?

Chepauk's slow, turning surface is the great equaliser. The pitch offers turn from ball one, making spinners the dominant force. Pace bowlers who hit the right lengths can also extract seam movement early on.

Who will win CSK vs MI IPL 2026 Match 22?

Based on current form, squad strength, and venue conditions, this promises to be a closely contested match. Check our detailed prediction and Dream11 tips for expert analysis.

What is the average score at Chepauk?

The average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is approximately 160-175. Both bat and ball are competitive at this venue.

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Last updated: 31 March 2026. All match timings are in IST. Playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.