CSK vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win the Indian Premier League 2025 Match 3?
CSK vs MI Match Details
One of the most anticipated matches of the IPL, the ‘EL-Classico’, will feature the two most successful teams in IPL history, the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians, against each other at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in the most fierce battle of the third match of the IPL 2025, where it will be interesting to see which team will begin their campaign with a win by defeating their toughest rivals. This exciting encounter is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Cricket fans can watch the action live on the Star Sports Network or online via the JioHotstar app.
| Match Info | |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | CSK vs MI Match No-3 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Sunday, 23 March, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record
In this toughest rivalry, CSK and MI faced off in a total of 39 battles, with MI taking the lead by winning 21 of them, while CSK also provided a tough challenge to his rival and won 18 of them, proving how significant this rivalry is in the IPL, providing many memorable moments to cherish for their fans as well as all those who follow the IPL.
| Number of Matches Played | 39 |
| Won by CSK | 21 |
| Won by MI | 18 |
| No Result (NR) | 00 |
| Most Recent Fixtures | April 14, 2024 (CSK won by 20 runs) |
| First ever Fixture | May 14, 2008 (MI won by 9 wickets) |
| Last 5 matches | CSK 04 – 01 MI |
CSK vs MI Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
According to the pitch’s overall statistics of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, teams that bat first have scored an average of 150 runs. So, considering this pitch, it’s best to bat first and achieve a reasonable par score in the first inning. Then, defend the total by utilizing quality spinners in the middle overs and pacers with the new ball to put pressure on the batters. The batting first team performed better at this venue as shown by previous statistics.
The weather at MA Chidambaram Stadium for CSK’s third match in the IPL 2025 vs MI appears to be great for cricket. Clear skies are predicted, with a warm and humid temperature of around 32°C. Fortunately, rain isn’t expected to disrupt the match. This pitch is known to be bat-friendly in the first inning. Batters are favored. However, as the game progresses, spinners will become more important as the pitch dries and the balls grip better.
Average 1st innings score
teams that bat first have scored an average of 150 runs. So, considering this pitch, it’s best to bat first and achieve a reasonable par score in the first inning.
| Average 1st innings score (overall) | 150 |
| Average 1st inning score (in the last 5 T20s) | 172 |
Chasing Record
According to past T20 statistics, this venue has hosted 85 IPL matches. Of those, the team that batted first won 47 matches, which is around 55%, while the team that fielded first won 36. And two matches ended with no result. This clearly showed that, if the toss was won, batting first could be a viable option at this ground.
| Total number of matches | 85 |
| Matches won by teams batting first | 47 |
| Matches won by chasing teams | 36 |
Weather Report
The weather at MA Chidambaram Stadium for the third IPL 2025 match between CSK and MI appears to be suitable for cricket. Cloudy skies are predicted, with a warm and humid temperature of around 31° C.
| Temperature | 31°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy Sky, warm and humid |
| Pitch Behaviour | 1st inning – Batting Friendly 2nd inning – Spin Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st innings score | 150 |
CSK vs MI Match Prediction: Probable Playing XI (Predicted)
CSK’s Probable Playing 11 vs MI
Ruturaj Gaikwad ©, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dubey, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmed.
MI’s Probable Playing 11 vs CSK
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, ReeceTopley/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Trent Boult.
Also Read: KKR vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win the Indian Premier League 2025 Match 1?
Form and Fitness
CSK’s recent form (most recent first): L W L W L
MI’s recent form (most recent first): L L W L L
| Team | Matches Won (out of last 5) | Matches Won (out of last 5) |
| CSK | 03 | 01 |
| MI | 04 | 01 |
CSK vs MI recent form (Last 5 Matches)
CSK
CSK’s recent performance has been disappointing, with three losses and two victories in the last five games. In their final group stage encounter against RCB, they suffered a vital loss that put them out of the qualification fight, while RCB advanced to the top four by defeating Ruturaj’s Chennai.
MI
Mumbai Indians finished last in the points table as a result of their poor performance in their last five games, which fell short of their reputation. They lost four of their last five games and only managed one victory against SRH at their home stadium, Wankhede Stadium.
CSK vs MI Toss Prediction: CSK to win the toss and choose to field first
We expect CSK’s captain to win the toss and choose to bat first because Ruturaj Gaikwad has a higher toss-winning percentage than MI Captain Suryakumar Yadav, and CSK is playing in front of their home crowd, so luck may favor them more than MI, so as the stats suggest, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad might choose to bat first.
CSK vs MI Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Inning | 2nd Inning |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | 160 | 150 |
| MI | 150 | 140 |
CSK vs MI Players to Perform Prediction
CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is CSK’s best opening batter and leader, and he has already proven to be one of the tournament’s greatest new ball batters in this tournament. He has a variety of shots and the ability to pace the inning based on the situation of the match. His method for dealing with spin is highly comprehensive, and on a surface like Chennai, he becomes a very impactful batsman for his team.
Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is a very skilled and young all-rounder who has recently been in red-hot form, displaying his all-round abilities superbly and winning the Player of the Tournament award in the Champions Trophy 2025. He is a master at playing spin, scoring a lot of runs on turning tracks, and his left-arm off-spin comes in handy in the middle overs, making him the most crucial player in the CSK’s batting lineup.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin is renowned for his right arm off-spin and clever variations that he established to prevent batsmen from scoring runs in this shortest format of the game; on pitches like Chennai, he could become a key bowler for CSK who can pick up wickets with his spinning skills. In addition, he may contribute with the bat in the lower order when the team requires runs in the death overs.
MI
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is one of the most explosive opening batsmen in the IPL and will open the innings for MI this season as well. Rohit recently modified his strategy to give his side an explosive start in the power play by attacking the bowlers with the new ball, which allows his team to relieve pressure on other batters and give them plenty of time to set on the pitch. If Rohit succeeds in the powerplay, particularly on slow wickets, his team has the potential to crush CSK right away.
Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is MI’s finest batsman, able to hit shots all around the field with just his wrist and foot. He possesses the skill set to deal with both spin and pace by playing his natural game, thus he could make a significant contribution to his team’s batting without affecting the run flow in the middle overs because he is very capable of running between the wickets and scoring boundaries. That is why he has the potential to be MI’s clutch player, leading the team in winning its first IPL match after many years.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult is making his comeback in this legendary franchise, and everyone expects him to provide a standout performance in one of the tournament’s most intense clashes. His ability to manage the new ball, as well as his lethal yorkers, might make a difference for MI in this IPL season, where he could also become the tournament’s top bowler. This is why Boult has been MI’s most essential bowler in earlier matches in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
CSK vs MI Best Batsmen Prediction
Who will score the most runs for CSK in the match: Rachin Ravindra & Ruturaj Gaikwad
Who will score the most runs for MI in the match: Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav
CSK vs MI Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for CSK in the match: Ravichandran Ashwin & Ravindra Jadeja
Who will pick the most wickets for MI in the match: Trent Boult & Mitchell Santner
| Team | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | Rachin Ravindra & Ruturaj Gaikwad | Ravichandran Ashwin & Ravindra Jadeja |
| MI | Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav | Trent Boult & Mitchell Santner |
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision