Today is going to be a mega-event. The Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians clash in the 3rd match of IPL 2025. The historical rivalry continues with what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
Match Details
- Match: No. 3 out of 74
- Date: March 23, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
- Where to Watch: Star Sports Network, JioCinema App & Website
Venue Details
The pitch is expected to provide a level playing field for bat and ball contests. In the early phase, good pace and true bounce may favor the batsmen for stroke-making ,while in the latter half of the match, spinners could impose their game.
Going by the previous matches witnessed at this venue:
- Average first innings score: 175-180
- Average second innings score: 160-165
- First team-wins percentage: 55%
- Second team’s win percentage: 45%
Therefore, the toss-winner would like to bat first, given the historical bias and a good chance of the pitch slowing down in the second innings.
Chennai Super Kings Vs. Mumbai Indians | Head-to-Head
One of the most legendary rivalries, these two teams have had numerous legendary clashes in IPL history, with all things considered, a tiny edge to the Mumbai Indians in those encounters.
Team News
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad as its skipper this season. Devon Conway and Rahul Tripathi are the formidable names in their top order, while MS Dhoni is still a stalwart behind the stumps. The signing of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, along with Ravindra Jadeja, will surely strengthen their spin department.
This side enjoys the all-around capabilities of Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, and Rachin Ravindra, who add depth in both batting and bowling departments. Matheesha Pathirana’s strange action and bowling come in handy in little ways, supported ably by veteran Khaleel Ahmed.
Mumbai Indians
Surya Kumar Yadav is the captain of the Mumbai Indians for today’s match. The batting looks intimidating, with Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma forming a strong core. The mentor may be the fast-bowling line spearheaded by the world-class Jasprit Bumrah and supported by Trent Boult.
With the inclusion of Will Jacks in the middle order, they add up explosive batting, while the balance of the side can be provided due to the all-around abilities possessed by Mitchell Santner. The mystery spin of Mujeeb Ur Rahman would be a surprise element in their bowling line-up.
Chennai Super Kings Versus Mumbai Indians probable line-ups:
Chennai Super Kings
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Sam Curran
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Mumbai Indians
- Rohit Sharma
- Bevon Jacobs
- Suryakumar Yadav ( C )
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Will Jacks
- Mitchell Santner
- Robin Minz (WK)
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dream XI Team Prediction
Best Players
Top batsmen:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube
Wicketkeepers:
- MS Dhoni
All-rounders:
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sam Curran
Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Trent Boult
- Matheesha Pathirana
A wonderful showdown between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, with both teams capable of creating some fireworks and high-quality cricket action as they feature the best talent in all departments. Cricket lovers can expect a mighty fight from these two IPL titans to capture early momentum in the IPL 2025 season.