IPL 2021: CSK vs MI- 3 CSK Batsmen Who Have Scored The Most Runs In The El Classico Of Cricket

Updated - 19 Sep 2021, 11:22 AM

MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina for CSK (Photo-BCCI)

IPL 2021: CSK vs MI- 3 CSK Batsmen Who Have Scored The Most Runs In The El Classico Of Cricket. IPL 2021 UAE leg is all set to start with CSK vs MI encounter on September 19. Fans are highly exciting to enjoy the match, which will take place at Dubai International Stadium.  CSK and MI are the two most successful teams in the Indian Premier League. While Chennai Super Kings have won three IPL titles, Mumbai Indians have won most 5 trophies.

If we talk about CSK vs MI head-to-head encounters in IPL, Rohit Sharma-led MI is more successful. Both the teams have clashed against each other in 31 matches so far. Mumbai Indians have won 19 times while Chennai Super Kings have won 12 games. There are a few batsmen who have been consistent performers whenever these two teams locked horns with each other. In this article, we look at 3 CSK Batsmen who have scored the most runs in CSK vs MI encounters.

IPL 2021: CSK vs MI- 3 CSK Batsmen Who Have Scored The Most Runs In The El Classico Of Cricket

3. Brendon McCullum- 474 Runs

Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum [photo: Twitter]
Brendon McCullum is a former CSK player who is the third-highest run-getter against MI among CSK players. The former Kiwi batsman has smashed 474 runs in 16 innings against Mumbai Indians in IPL.

The wicketkeeper-batsman owns an average of 33.85 while batting against MI. The right-handed batsman also slammed 4 half-centuries against MI and owns a strike rate of 136+. McCullum played his last IPL season in 2018.

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2. MS Dhoni- 679 Runs

MS Dhoni, IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings, CSK vs MI
MS Dhoni (Image Credit: Twitter)

MS Dhoni is the 2nd highest run-getter for CSK in CSK vs MI matches. The CSK skipper has shattered 679 runs against Mumbai Indians in 31 innings, thereby, owning an average of 33.95. Dhoni has slammed 3 half-centuries against Mumbai Indians so far and has been not out in 11 innings. His highest knock against MI is unbeaten 63 runs.

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1. Suresh Raina- 820 Runs

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Suresh Raina (Image Credit: Twitter)

Suresh Raina takes the top spot on this list. Raina has scored 820 runs against Mumbai Indians, the most than any other CSK batsman. With 820 runs in 33 innings, Raina owns a batting average of 30.37 against MI. He has smashed 7 half-centuries with a top score of unbeaten 83 runs. He owns a strike rate of 140+ while batting against Mumbai Indians.

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