Published - 21 Apr 2026, 06:10 PM | Updated - 21 Apr 2026, 06:30 PM
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IPL — Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Both teams, among the most successful in IPL history, are currently struggling near the bottom of the table, placed seventh and eighth with four points each from six matches, making this clash crucial for their playoff hopes.
Mumbai Indians revived their campaign with a dominant 99-run win over Gujarat Titans, which boosted team confidence after a poor start. With momentum on their side, they will aim to build consistency and push towards the top four positions.
Chennai Super Kings, however, have lacked consistency, winning only two of their six matches so far. Their batting has been unreliable, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is under pressure to perform.
With injury concerns and form issues affecting team balance, Chennai must improve quickly to challenge a confident Mumbai Indians side in this important match.
Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, fixtures, and full scorecards.
Get it on Google Play →The toss will play a very important role in this match, as heavy evening dew at the Wankhede Stadium can significantly change playing conditions during the second innings.
The captain who wins the toss is highly likely to choose to bowl first, because defending a total with a wet and slippery ball becomes extremely difficult against aggressive batters.
League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.
Mumbai Indians are currently in seventh place, while Chennai Super Kings sit just below in eighth, with both teams having four points. A win in this match can give strong momentum and help the winning side move closer to the top four playoff spots.
MI
WINS
21
CSK
WINS
19
Team totals in IPL when these two have met:
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings share a strong rivalry in Indian Premier League history. They have faced each other 39 times. Mumbai Indians hold a slight edge with 21 wins, while Chennai Super Kings have won 18 matches.
In head-to-head contests, Mumbai Indians recorded a highest score of 219 runs, while Chennai Super Kings registered the lowest total of 79 runs.
Mumbai Indians will arrive with high confidence after a dominant 99-run win over Gujarat Titans. Tilak Varma scored a brilliant century to anchor the innings, while Ashwani Kumar took four wickets and Jasprit Bumrah returned to form.
Chennai Super Kings have struggled with consistency, especially in the top order. Ruturaj Gaikwad has faced six poor innings, and the injury to Ayush Mhatre weakens the middle order. However, the possible return of MS Dhoni could boost team morale.
They played two matches last season, with Mumbai Indians winning one and Chennai Super Kings winning the other at home.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | MI vs CSK | Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs |
| 20 Apr 2026 | GT vs MI | Mumbai Indians won by 99 runs |
| 16 Apr 2026 | MI vs PBKS | Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets |
| 12 Apr 2026 | MI vs RCB | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs |
| 07 Apr 2026 | RR vs MI | Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs |
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026 | CSK vs GT | Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets |
| 23 Apr 2026 | MI vs CSK | Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs |
| 18 Apr 2026 | SRH vs CSK | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 runs |
| 14 Apr 2026 | CSK vs KKR | Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs |
| 11 Apr 2026 | CSK vs DC | Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs |
(Based on recent match performances)
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah will target the out-of-form Gaikwad early in the powerplay, and the CSK skipper needs to bounce back to help his team post a big total.
Tilak Varma vs Jamie Overton: Overton must bowl with accuracy to control Tilak Varma, and the English fast bowler recently picked up three wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Noor Ahmad: Noor Ahmad can trouble Suryakumar Yadav with his wrist spin in the middle overs at the Wankhede Stadium.
68 M square boundary and 72 M straight boundary.
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72 M
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.
Wankhede Stadium · T20
Score distribution (1st innings)
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
Wankhede Stadium · T20
Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium.
Batting impact player: Danish Malewar (Mumbai Indians) / Urvil Patel (Chennai Super Kings)
Bowling impact player: Ashwani Kumar (Mumbai Indians) / Gurjapneet Singh (Chennai Super Kings)
Mumbai Indians are likely to defeat Chennai Super Kings in this match. They have found their rhythm after a strong win over Gujarat Titans.
Chennai Super Kings miss Ayush Mhatre and their top order has struggled, which can take advantage of.
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